GET A HEAD START IN YOUR POLY EDUCATION AT NYP
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...