* Millennia Institute (MI)

[sharonkhoo]

janet88:

i enquired about uniforms. one of the ladies in MI general office advised me over the phone to let son attend the orientation before deciding whether to continue with his choice at MI or he can still opt for poly.

Yes, that's quite a good suggestion. Unless you're really very sure, of course. I bought my daughter's uniforms as soon as I knew she got in as I knew we wouldn't change. There are quite a few MI students who leave during the initial weeks, especially those who have appealed to polys. And some leave during and at the end of the 1st year too - mainly those who decide that A levels is not for them and apply to poly or get a job. A few go overseas.

But if you're very sure, the uniform vendor was (and probably hasn't changed) Yangtze Kiang Tailor at Teck Whye Lane.

[janet88]

slmkhoo:

janet88:

i enquired about uniforms. one of the ladies in MI general office advised me over the phone to let son attend the orientation before deciding whether to continue with his choice at MI or he can still opt for poly.

Yes, that's quite a good suggestion. Unless you're really very sure, of course. I bought my daughter's uniforms as soon as I knew she got in as I knew we wouldn't change. There are quite a few MI students who leave during the initial weeks, especially those who have appealed to polys. And some leave during and at the end of the 1st year too - mainly those who decide that A levels is not for them and apply to poly or get a job. A few go overseas.

But if you're very sure, the uniform vendor was (and probably hasn't changed) Yangtze Kiang Tailor at Teck Whye Lane.

thanks slmkhoo.
the uniform vendor has changed. it's at upper changi rd, bedok central.

[sharonkhoo]

janet88:

thanks slmkhoo.

the uniform vendor has changed. it's at upper changi rd, bedok central.

What?!! For a school in Bkt Batok? I hope the vendors will sell in the school too. I'm so glad the vendor was closer when my daughter needed her uniforms!

[janet88]

slmkhoo:

janet88:

thanks slmkhoo.

the uniform vendor has changed. it's at upper changi rd, bedok central.

What?!! For a school in Bkt Batok? I hope the vendors will sell in the school too. I'm so glad the vendor was closer when my daughter needed her uniforms!

called the vendor. he told me he will be moving all his uniforms to the school on 3/2 and selling only from 6/2 onwards. but the uniforms will be available from the bookshop.

[floppy]

slmkhoo:

Yes, that's quite a good suggestion. Unless you're really very sure, of course. I bought my daughter's uniforms as soon as I knew she got in as I knew we wouldn't change. There are quite a few MI students who leave during the initial weeks, especially those who have appealed to polys. And some leave during and at the end of the 1st year too - mainly those who decide that A levels is not for them and apply to poly or get a job. A few go overseas.

I know a number of MI students who retake some O level subjects as private candidate. Most of the time, they have particular courses in poly in mind but have missed the COP. Some did well for the retake and qualify for the course that they like (there are others who don't improve, but I think it's generally easier to improve on Maths and languages). IMHO, it's a wise move because there's little point in sitting for A level but not able to qualify for the local university course that they want.

[janet88]

floppy:

slmkhoo:

Yes, that's quite a good suggestion. Unless you're really very sure, of course. I bought my daughter's uniforms as soon as I knew she got in as I knew we wouldn't change. There are quite a few MI students who leave during the initial weeks, especially those who have appealed to polys. And some leave during and at the end of the 1st year too - mainly those who decide that A levels is not for them and apply to poly or get a job. A few go overseas.

I know a number of MI students who retake some O level subjects as private candidate. Most of the time, they have particular courses in poly in mind but have missed the COP. Some did well for the retake and qualify for the course that they like (there are others who don't improve, but I think it's generally easier to improve on Maths and languages). IMHO, it's a wise move because there's little point in sitting for A level but not able to qualify for the local university course that they want.

son qualifies for 2 courses in ngee ann and SP. i did advise him to consider appealing to either of these poly since he is a hands on person more than the academic type.

[floppy]

janet88:

floppy:

[quote=\"slmkhoo\"]
Yes, that's quite a good suggestion. Unless you're really very sure, of course. I bought my daughter's uniforms as soon as I knew she got in as I knew we wouldn't change. There are quite a few MI students who leave during the initial weeks, especially those who have appealed to polys. And some leave during and at the end of the 1st year too - mainly those who decide that A levels is not for them and apply to poly or get a job. A few go overseas.

I know a number of MI students who retake some O level subjects as private candidate. Most of the time, they have particular courses in poly in mind but have missed the COP. Some did well for the retake and qualify for the course that they like (there are others who don't improve, but I think it's generally easier to improve on Maths and languages). IMHO, it's a wise move because there's little point in sitting for A level but not able to qualify for the local university course that they want.

son qualifies for 2 courses in ngee ann and SP. i did advise him to consider appealing to either of these poly since he is a hands on person more than the academic type.[/quote]I'll be a PITA and put on my black hat.

My only word of advice is don't get fixated by the choice of polytechnics. My impression is that your son is not willing to consider beyond NP or SP. Unfortunately, restricting the choice to just 2 polys only is selling himself short. There are IT courses in RP or NYP that are similar to those in NP and SP that he is interested in, and he probably qualified easily for them. His results in O level does not give me a lot of confidence that he will qualify for the course of his liking in the local universities (but I reckon you know best his strengths and weaknesses).

I also find it hard to accept distance as a justification not to choose the other polys given that he is already a tertiary student. Besides, is NYP (AMK/Yio Chu Kang) or RP (Woodlands) really that much further than Toa Payoh?

Just my 5c.

Notwithstanding, now that he has decided on MI. Just have to work out and use this free time to work on his subject weaknesses. Wish him all the best and to his appeal as well.

[ngl2010]

floppy:

janet88:

son qualifies for 2 courses in ngee ann and SP. i did advise him to consider appealing to either of these poly since he is a hands on person more than the academic type.

I'll be a PITA and put on my black hat.

My only word of advice is don't get fixated by the choice of polytechnics. My impression is that your son is not willing to consider beyond NP or SP. Unfortunately, restricting the choice to just 2 polys only is selling himself short. There are IT courses in RP or NYP that are similar to those in NP and SP that he is interested in, and he probably qualified easily for them. His results in O level does not give me a lot of confidence that he will qualify for the course of his liking in the local universities (but I reckon you know best his strengths and weaknesses).

I also find it hard to accept distance as a justification not to choose the other polys given that he is already a tertiary student. Besides, is NYP (AMK/Yio Chu Kang) or RP (Woodlands) really that much further than Toa Payoh?

Just my 5c.

Notwithstanding, now that he has decided on MI. Just have to work out and use this free time to work on his subject weaknesses. Wish him all the best and to his appeal as well.

I agree with Floppy

[janet88]

thanks floppy.

[Augmum]

floppy:

My only word of advice is don't get fixated by the choice of polytechnics. My impression is that your son is not willing to consider beyond NP or SP. Unfortunately, restricting the choice to just 2 polys only is selling himself short. There are IT courses in RP or NYP that are similar to those in NP and SP that he is interested in, and he probably qualified easily for them. His results in O level does not give me a lot of confidence that he will qualify for the course of his liking in the local universities (but I reckon you know best his strengths and weaknesses).

I also find it hard to accept distance as a justification not to choose the other polys given that he is already a tertiary student. Besides, is NYP (AMK/Yio Chu Kang) or RP (Woodlands) really that much further than Toa Payoh?

Just my 5c.

Notwithstanding, now that he has decided on MI. Just have to work out and use this free time to work on his subject weaknesses. Wish him all the best and to his appeal as well.

I agree with Floppy on the above...

Janet, as read for yr son's case...U hv been mentioning that he is more of a hands- on person rather than academics type ...Choosing to go MI which takes 3 yrs duration is the same as Poly ...Pls do explore the alternatives of other Polytechnics / courses which his O level results qualify him...

Would like to clarify that ...Though i did mention in one of my postings that...
Opting for JC route would be a better option if one's ultimate destination is a Uni degree ( My post referred to local govt Unis only, not pte or overseas Unis) ... Main reason cited was based on the fact that Local Unis open up many more vacancies for JC kids as compared to Poly kids... (Anyway, statistics speak for itself) ...

BUT... Parents are the best persons to understand their kids' strength n weaknesses ....likes/ dislikes...as to maximise the available academic options...

Nevertheless, whichever the final decision... hereby, wish your son All the best in his future endeavors...