A penny for your thoughts (Views on essay writing)

Applications to our Principal's Awards 2013 are pouring in this week, and we'd just like to end the week by sharing some of our views about essay writing.

We've been asked time and time again, "Why is the essay  so important?"


Here's our Top 5 Reasons:


1. Through the essay, you get to show your personality, interests, maturity and thought process to the scholarship selection panel. Out of the thousands of applications we receive, the essay is one of the first few factors differentiating you from another candidate.


2. You get an early start to practise writing your personal statement or university admission essay, which are part of the requirements at some foreign universities. Students have been accepted to top-notch universities like Harvard or Yale University just based on the strength of their essay alone.


3. The essay is a great conversation starter during the scholarship interview. It enables the interviewer to get to know you before they even meet you, and find out more about the special, unique individual called 'YOU'.


4. It is a good way to discover more about yourself as you may learn more about your own interests and inclinations when you are doing your research for the essay.


5. You get to write about yourself for once, rather than the usual essay topics which revolve around your subjects in school.


What our Principal's Awards 2012 (last year's) recipients say:

"I think it is a good platform to look into one’s personality and hence suitability for the Principal's Awards scholarship."


"The topic was not too hard and I could express my own opinion through the essay."

"I did not have much difficulty in writing the essay because I have a very keen eye for journalism and I found the essay to be both challenging and fun to explore. It gave me a chance to convey my thoughts."

"I had plenty of ideas when I was given the topic. Besides that, it was also a great way to work on my writing skills."

"I treated the essay as one of my school project or course work in which I must deliver to the level that I am satisfied."

"I have always loved writing essays. The title gave me the freedom to express my thoughts on what it takes to be a leader of the future."

So, if you have not written your essay yet, we hope the above reasons provide a boost to get you moving! While our application deadline closes 16 July, we may, I repeat, just may consider an extension of the deadline, so you have a few more days to send in your application to us.


More updates next week, have a wonderful weekend!

Sneak preview...

We are gearing up for our first event in conjunction with the Principal's Awards and Taylor's College Sri Hartamas (TCSH) Awards on the weekend of 4 & 5 August.

If you've sent in your application, mark the date down in your calendar, and don't schedule anything else on that day! 

All applicants are invited, no matter which part of Malaysia you are from! Don't miss out this opportunity to meet our Principals, our Award committee and the current Award recipients.

Principal's Awards 2013 Experience Day

(Click Here)

4 August (Saturday)

Taylor's College Subang Jaya

The details of the programme will be released soon. Watch this space.

What's the hype about the iPad?

At Taylor's College, the future is here.

You may wonder, what's the big hype about the iPad?

Well, teaching and learning with smart technology like the iPad is becoming more and more a reality. Here are some links to help you explore the angle that you should approach with your essay (if you've not already written it).

We are so looking forward to read all of them!

Apple iTunes 
http://www.apple.com/ipad/

Centre for Learning & Teaching, Taylor's College (YouTube videos)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5f6bKWeV30

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1EGwc_t0dg

Other YouTube videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxfloSNpujI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndgFiUXHSPs&feature=related

(Hint: Are you looking forward to learning with an iPad in your future classroom?)

Frequently Asked Questions - Updated!

Do you have a question about the Principal's Award?

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section which we recently updated and find out if your question and its answer can be found there!

Some of the questions are:

• Can I apply for both the Principal’s Awards and TCSH Awards?
• Can I have a choice of which Pre-University programme I wish to study in?
• How many awards are offered? What is the eligibility requirement for the award?
• Why am I required to write an essay?
• How will I know if I am successful?

Check out our FAQ page now! Remember to tell your friends!

Awesome Opportunities!

Our current batch shares why they think the Principal's Awards by Taylor's College is AWESOME!

"It gives me an opportunity to grow and learn as a leader while also providing me with invaluable experience."


- Kam Janson, SMJK Katholik

"I have witnessed how Taylor’s College helped my elder siblings to further their studies in their dream fields, medicine and dentistry. Hopefully, Taylor’s will get me there, too. Through this scholarship, I have become more of an all-rounder by learning to juggle my time between studies and activities."

-          - Monica Ng, SMK Taman SEA

"I find that this award is an excellent avenue for me to meet new people and learn from others to improve myself to become a better leader and person."


- Adriel Kwek, SM Sri Kuala Lumpur

"Taylor’s College has a unique Placement Centre which allows me to find out more about the universities overseas and help me secure a place in one of the top universities."

-          -   Jason Cheong, SMK USJ 4

How to apply?

The Principal’s Award 2013 is open for application to SPM and O Level candidates sitting for their examination in 2012.

What details do I need to provide?

Fill up the Principal’s Award 2013 application form with the information below:

• A minimum of 6As based on your Form 5 examination results at school.
• An active track record in extra-curricular and co-curricular activities.

3 EASY STEPS

Step 1: Obtain an application form from your school counsellor or from our DOWNLOAD page.

Step 2: Enclose relevant documents and obtain your school’s endorsement on the completed application form.

Step 3: Submit your application form and documents by post to Taylor’s College Subang Jaya at the following address:

Principal’s Awards 2013
Records, Registry and Scholarship Unit
Student Central
Taylor’s College Subang Jaya
No. 1 Jalan SS15/8
47500 Subang Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

Application Deadline: 16 July 2012

Note: Late applications will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the interview session.

What's in it for me?

As a Principal's Award scholar, what's in it for me?

• Join an Exclusive Network of high flyers from all over the country.
• Leadership Programme: Opportunities to groom your leadership skills.
• Coaching on Interview Skills and Education Pathway.
• An award value of up to RM15,000 tuition fee waiver.
• Eligible to upgrade to a higher scholarship quantum of up to RM18,000 under the Tan Sri Dato' (Dr) Loy Hean Heong Merit Scholarship upon receiving your actual SPM/O Level results.