Lucy with the K

Yo.

I have been offered the Engineering Science course at Ngee Ann Polytechnic! It was my first choice. At first I wanted to go for SP but since the course is only offered by NP I don't have much of a choice. Anyway, I'm very thankful that I got it. Again, I have to say luck is on my side.

The results were out on 5 April, 2pm. I was in standby mode at 1.58pm. I logged into my account and saw that my application status was still, 'under processing'. Then at 2pm sharp, I clicked refreshed. My status immediately became 'offered!'. Singapore's efficiency rocks.

Too bad some of my friends' application were unsuccessful. Actually of the 8 people (including me) who applied for it, only 4 got the offer. One of my friend scored straight A's but it didn't work out for her. I've heard rumours that they've reduced the quota for foreign students' intake. Competition is stiff. So if you think poly is for crap students, think again.

This course, is like no other course offered by any of the schools. Engineering Science is making its debut this year. It is a collaboration between NP and NTU. Taking in only 40 students for its first year. Now you understand how lucky I am. Generally speaking it's a combination of applied sciences and engineering. At year 3 we get to specialise in either Mechanical Eng, Electrical & Electronic Eng, or Automotive & Mechatronic Eng.

Now what really make this interesting is that in year 3, we'll spend 2 days every week in NTU to complete the final project. And many people have the concern that the chances of getting into NTU or NUS after the diploma isn't too good. First off, from what I know if you work hard and get good grades, entering any of those U shouldn't be a problem. And ES students will be well prepared to get into NTU (Says the NP website). NTU collab with NP to prepare students to continue their engineering degree in NTU. Makes total sense. So I believe the chances of getting into NTU is highly increased.

AND. Of the 40 students, 10 will get scholarships. Some 20000 SGD and a laptop or something like that. If I could get that then it'll be wonderful. Needless to say there'll be interviews and stuff. For now, I'm just really glad I'm one of the fourty. So basically. ES is to diploma courses what iPhone is to mobile phones. I think. Hopefully it will be as good as it seems. So I'll take up the offer for now. Will travel to sg tomorrow to collect my enrolment package. Class starts at 18th.

Hm Yong How applied for the same course as well, I don't know if he got the offer or not. He's outstation. Hope he gets it. By right he should cause his results are better than mine. Ah then I'll have someone I know. That'd be nice.

Still, there's a chance I could come back if offered scholarships.

Now, my biggest concern is the student pass. I was a Singapore PR. Cancelled it in 2008. It will affect my chance no doubt. I have heard success cases but again, I am not too confident about it. We'll see. Fingers crossed.

* Congratulations to Yiyong, Soonming and Nigel! *