All About Polytechnics

[schweppes]

A friend’s daughter scored less than 10 points for O lvl but set her heart on pursuing a music diploma at NAFA.


No violent objections from the parents and they were very supportive and open to their daughter’s interest and talent. My friend said that her daughter is happiest when she goes to school and plays on her brass instrument. No regrets in letting her girl take the route less travelled. Friend’s daughter should be completing her diploma at NAFA soon and wants to pursue a music degree after that.

Different pathways in life but all leading in the same direction => towards a better life and future. More importantly is that our kids feel enriched and enjoy the learning process along the way

[Porky Pig]

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[schweppes]

Kafer:

So if the students is interested in chemical engineering, die die want to get in.


do we put it as follow:
1st choice - SP CHEMICAL ENG
2nd choice - NP chemical eng
3rd choice - TP chemical eng.

it is like that??

Haha... i like the \"die die must get in\" expression. It's shows the student's commitment. Yes, if that's really his interest, then to list the choices as above

[Porky Pig]

My DS is in Sec 2 now and is keen to pursue his interests relating to Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering. May I ask which Poly is the pioneer or best in this? Also which are the key subjects that he must score well in order to be eligible?

[schweppes]

ttlkbs:

If L1R5 net 13/L1R4 net 9 should go JC or Poly?

Very hard to answer this.

What does the student prefer? Or where does his interest lean to? If interest leans to poly, then must also decide in which particular area/courses?

Must also consider:
- learning style (bookworm type? hands-on learning type?)
- strength in languages (EL? mother tongue?) if want to go JC

[starlight1968sg]

Porky Pig:

My DS is in Sec 2 now and is keen to pursue his interests relating to Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering. May I ask which Poly is the pioneer or best in this? Also which are the key subjects that he must score well in order to be eligible?

PP,
I asked a similar qn earlier and it seems SP is offering such courses related to aviation.

[Porky Pig]

starlight1968sg:

Porky Pig:

My DS is in Sec 2 now and is keen to pursue his interests relating to Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering. May I ask which Poly is the pioneer or best in this? Also which are the key subjects that he must score well in order to be eligible?

PP,
I asked a similar qn earlier and it seems SP is offering such courses related to aviation.

I was surfing for more information in order to help DS out and I discovered that both SP and TP offers courses relating to Aerospace and Aeronautical. Just that I wasn't clear about the difference, the entry requirements and the prospect. Need to find out more.

[schweppes]

Porky Pig:

starlight1968sg:

[quote=\"Porky Pig\"]My DS is in Sec 2 now and is keen to pursue his interests relating to Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering. May I ask which Poly is the pioneer or best in this? Also which are the key subjects that he must score well in order to be eligible?

PP,
I asked a similar qn earlier and it seems SP is offering such courses related to aviation.

I was surfing for more information in order to help DS out and I discovered that both SP and TP offers courses relating to Aerospace and Aeronautical. Just that I wasn't clear about the difference, the entry requirements and the prospect. Need to find out more.[/quote]NP offers as well.

Not my area of expertise, so can't get you a true picture.

The best advice I can give is to encourage parents and the student to visit the Open House/JAE and talk to the students and lecturers at the respective polys directly. That is the best way to gauge the subtle differences and the right fit between the student and the school.

So, if you know that your son has a keen interest in aerospace/aviation, then head to the polys offering these courses and focus your attention and time on that. U can do this when you boy is in Sec 4. If his interest is still there, can apply for DPA (direct poly admission, similar to DSA)

Think must do well in Maths and Physics. Best to check to make sure.

[Kafer]

Hi schweppes! Thanks for yr reply.

[Porky Pig]

Thanks Sista Schweppes. I will try to make a trip to TP first to understand more as it is nearer to my place.