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Singapore education debate reignited by Harvard speech on late bloomers

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A recent Harvard speech by a Singaporean student has reignited a debate about the country's highly competitive education system and its ability to accommodate students who develop later. The student, who delivered an address at a Harvard Medical School-affiliated PhD program, emphasized that talent is universal but opportunities are not, drawing parallels to his own academic journey. This has prompted discussions on whether Singapore's educational reforms, such as broader post-secondary pathways and aptitude-based admissions, are sufficient to support 'late bloomers' in a system that consistently ranks high in international assessments. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jean Iau ·

    Can Singapore’s education system take ‘late bloomers’? Harvard speech reignites debate

    When Singaporean Joel Tan stood before fellow Harvard Medical School PhD graduates recently, he recalled how the chance to study biology had once seemed unrealistic because he was told his grades were not good enough. “I often think about how much of my life depended on someone, …

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