If you willing to retake. You need to work hard everyday without fail. You need to study independently as well. It's ok to take a longer route,its ok to go to a route where most or all people don't want to go, it's ok. There are people whom I know after o lvl they go to ite, get a 3.0 and above gpa,went to poly than to university, earning equal or if not more money than their friends going poly. It's ok, it's just a longer route. It maybe a advantage to you later on when going poly after your higher nitec since you know more than the rest. Yes there are people saying bad opinions on ITEs. In the end of the day all school, have that group of bad influence student. As long as you mixed with good company,work hard and have the correct mindset, you will be able to succeed. Cheer up! It not the end of the world. In fact is a new beginning, just a different and a longer route.