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Here are some updates since our last posting on this blog:

• We have successfully conducted interviews in 10 cities and major towns. The interviews started from 31 August till 23 September, almost a month-long duration! Our interviewers and staff were so happy to meet candidates at the interviews held in Penang, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Melaka, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu (via Skype), Seremban, Kuantan, Taylor's College Subang Jaya and Taylor's College Sri Hartamas. Thank you to all candidates who showed up!

• Close to 30 interviewers and 40 staff were involved in supporting the interviews. Staff were either given roles as callers, team leaders, speakers, administrators and so on. We can't thank all of them enough for dedicating their time to this project!

• Photos of the following interview venues are now up on Facebook - do check them out!
• Link: Penang and Ipoh
• Link: Johor Bahru
• Link: Kuantan
• Link: Taylor's College Sri Hartamas

We invite you to log on to Facebook.com/taylors.college.preu for more info and regular update regarding the interview status from time-to-time.

[Announcement] Interview Time Rescheduled for Johor Bahru and Melaka Candidates

Due to the school replacement day for Hari Raya on 8 September announced by the Ministry of Education, the Principal’s Awards Interview for Johor Bahru and Melaka has been revised. Please see the revised scheduled below:

Johor Bahru
Date: Saturday, 8 September 2012
Time: 3:00pm to 9:00pm

Date: Sunday, 9 September 2012
Time: 8:00am to 1:00pm

Contact person for general enquiries: Ms Nadeline / Ms Liza (03-5637 1150)

Melaka
Date: Sunday, 9 September 2012
Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm

Contact person for general enquiries: Ms Rozlin (03-5636 2641)

Taylor’s College will be sending a New Invitation Email with the rescheduled time to all candidates through email. Please confirm your attendance by replying to the email by Monday, 3 September 2012.

Warmest regards,
Principal’s Awards & Taylor's College Sri Hartamas Awards 2013 Committee

Updates on Interviews

Dear TCSH Awards 2013 Applicants,

Below are the full interview locations and schedule. If you have further enquiries, kindly post it on our Facebook or comment on our blog and we will answer it as soon as we can. You may also contact the nearest regional office (listed under 'Contact Us') for further information.

If you are shortlisted for the interview, you will receive an email from us approximately 2 weeks before the interview date (refer to the schedule below).

Reminder! Before you panic about not receiving any emails, please remember to check your spam messages or spam box as most email providers have a strong spam filter. Some applicants who did not receive our email in previous years found the email in the spam box.

Note: For those who are sitting for their trial examinations, you are encouraged to bring along your notes or books to study or refer to while waiting for your turn.

STATES	INTERVIEW LOCATION	INTERVIEW DATE	EMAIL INVITE	RSVP DATE
Pulau Pinang, Kedah, Perlis	Penang	31 Aug	16 Aug	22 Aug
Perak	Ipoh	1 Sept	16 Aug	22 Aug
Johor	Johor Bahru	8 Sept	22 Aug	28 Aug
Sarawak	Kuching	8 Sept	22 Aug	28 Aug
Sabah	Through Skype	8 Sept	22 Aug	28 Aug
Melaka	Melaka	9 Sept	22 Aug	28 Aug
Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang	Kuantan	15 Sept	3 Sept	7 Sept
Negeri Sembilan	Seremban	15 Sept	3 Sept	7 Sept
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur	Taylor's College Subang Jaya	23 Sept	10 Sept	14 Sept
(for TCSH Awards only)	Taylor's College Sri Hartamas	23 Sept	(TBC)	(TBC)

(TBC) = To be confirmed

Bring your iPads to Experience Day

If you own an iPad or your parents have an iPad, we encourage you to bring them to the Experience Day on 11 Aug so you may experience teaching and learning at Taylor's Pre-U.

From, The TCSH 2013 committee

Exclusive Invitation to Experience Day - TCSH Awards 2013

Dear Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas Award 2013 applicant,

Thank you! We have received your application for the prestigious Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas (TCSH) Awards for entry into the Pre-University programmes in 2013 at Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas.

You and your parents are cordially invited for an exclusive Experience Day programme to find out more about the Pre-University programmes offered at Taylor’s College, and the benefits of the Principal’s Awards.

We strongly encourage students and parents to join us for a better understanding of your prospective future at Taylor’s College, and how we can get you into the university of your choice.

We look forward to your RSVP by Wednesday, 8 August 2012. Click here to register and please indicate whether your parents, relatives or friends are coming along.

For further enquiries, please contact 03-6203 0168:

Ms Sarah Soo (ext 103)
Mr Ian Cheah (ext 113)
Mr Wong Chan Wai (ext 103)
Ms Nanthini (ext 100)

For the synopsis of the workshops, kindly log on to http://www.facebook.com/taylors.college.preu

We also invite you to visit this blog regularly for updates and announcements on the TCSH Awards 2013.

(To download a copy of this flyer, click Here)

Best regards,

TCSH Awards 2013 committee

Coming Soon - Experience Day, 11 Aug 2012

Our new date: 11 August 2012 (postponed from the original date, 5 Aug)

Check out the Experience Day highlights here:
http://tcshawards2013.blogspot.com/p/experience-day.html

Deadline Extended!! New deadline: 27 July

The deadline for Principal's Awards 2013 application has been extended from 16 July 2012 (Monday)to 27 July 2012  (Friday) due to an overwhelming response from the applicants and the schools.

We understand that the mid-term results were released not too long ago in some schools and students need time to obtain their results from their school management.

We recommend that you approach your school counsellors to see if they have any info about the Principal's Awards. Otherwise, please download the form Here.

To School Counsellors, we hope you will contact your Taylor's representative from the National Marketing department to find out more.

To all applicants who have submitted their applications, stay tuned! You will be receiving an email from us before the end of July to acknowledge receipt of your application form.

For further enquiries, please contact us at the numbers below if you have any further enquiries:

Tel: 03-6203 0168
Ms Sarah Soo (ext 103)

Also,

Like us on  Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/taylors.college.preu 

Visit our website: www.taylors.edu.my 

or, Email us at taylorscollege@taylors.edu.my

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.


There'll be 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.

TCSH Awards 2013 Experience Day

(Click Here)

5 August (Sunday)

Taylor's College Sri Hartamas

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 Taylor's College Sri Hartamas 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!

Hear from your peers. Our current batch shares why they think getting the award by Taylor’s College is AWESOME!

"I have gained lots of invaluable experience while organising different events. I was given the chance to attend many workshops and improve my soft skills. In the Leadership Programme, I was guided by experienced coaches. With this, I have gained a wider view of life. I am now able to think critically and analytically to solve a problem and make the right decision."

- Huen Yi Wen, SMJK Katholik, Petaling Jaya

"It is an honour to receive this scholarship. It is a gift that keeps on giving, providing me with the motivation to achieve greater success later on."

- Sim Sxu Gene, SMK Seri Hartamas

"Taylor’s provide a balanced learning environment, aimed at producing well-rounded students. Getting the scholarship to Taylor’s College gives me the opportunity to build on my soft skills which are essential when I go into the real world."
- Brandon Tang, SMK Cheras

How to apply?

The TCSH Awards 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 TCSH Awards 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 the 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 at the following address:

Taylor’s College Sri Hartamas Awards 2013

Records, Registry and Scholarship Unit

Student Central

Taylor’s College 

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?

• 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 RM17,000 tuition fee waiver 
• Eligible to upgrade to a higher scholarship quantum up to RM18,000 under the Tan Sri Dato’ (Dr) Loy Hean Heong Merit Scholarship upon receiving your actual SPM/O Level results.

About the TCSH Awards

The Taylor's College Sri Hartamas (TCSH) Awards were introduced by Taylor’s College with
the aim of providing opportunities to outstanding students who have shown exemplary leadership qualities and academic achievements.

Successful award recipients will pursue their Pre-University studies at Taylor’s College
Sri Hartamas in one of the following programmes of their choice:

January 2013 intake
• South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
• Cambridge A Levels (CAL)

July 2013 intake

• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)

Click on the each of the programme name above to find out more about each programme.

Taylor's College Sri Hartamas Awards 2013 - Be Part of the Learning Revolution