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The Early Admissions Exercise* (EAE) allows students to secure their polytechnic education even before sitting for their GCE �O� Level examinations. We speak to Jasmine Ow Shi Min from School of Health Sciences and How Kai-Wen Kevin from School of Information Technology about how they successfully got a head start to their future in Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP), and how it has benefited them. Jasmine Ow Shi Min Joined NYP via DPA Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) Alumna, Riverside Secondary School A bright student with a go-getter attitude, Jasmine Ow Shi Min set her sights on the Diploma in Social Sciences (Social Work) at NYP. �I was confident that the school would value both academic and non-academic performances and development. I managed to secure a place in the course, right even before [sitting for my] �O� Levels!� And her decision paid off. �Compared to my peers, sitting for my �O� Level exams was not as stressful because I had secured a place in my dream course in NYP via ...

DIRECT POLYTECHNIC ADMISSION (DPA) GIVES STUDENTS THE ADVANTAGE TO START THEIR POLYTECHNIC EDUCATION EARLIER. WE SPOKE TO GLENICE TAN YU XIN, DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SECURITY STUDENT, ON HER DPA EXPERIENCE AT NYP. While most students are deciding on which course to enrol for during the Joint Admission Exercise (JAE), Glenice has already started her polytechnic education. �I chose DPA because I was sure of the course I wanted,� says Glenice. �I decided to make good use of the three-month break and start poly life earlier.� Through the DPA exercise, Glenice was able to secure a spot in NYP before she even took her �O� levels � but instead of skiving off, she felt more motivated to study for her �O� levels. As part of DPA, students undergo an eight-week Polytechnic Preparatory Programme (PPP) where they would attend classes to help build a strong foundation in their polytechnic studies; and a two-day camp which focuses on leadership and team-building skills. Students may also be exempted f...