So how do i get there and Is waterloo still the best uni offering this course? From what i heard,waterloo is ranked top because of the ex pres. Of SOA being the lecturer there.

Other question and answers posted are highly appreciated.


Cheers!




P.S. Am from M'sia and A-levels done locally would be prefered.

What if computer science is to be done first?Would it be a great advantage considering A-levels is taken because I'm not sure about my capabilities in Actuarial science?


This post has been edited by Imperfecion: Nov 14 2010, 04:46 PM

Jack,you bet I've gone through those theads.Just unsure of my capabilities.LightningFist, score A5 for A-levels?5 ace you mean?Is that the minimum requirement?Having said,what subjects for A-levels then?I mean,comp science prior to degree programme to prepare me for the comp part.Not advisable?

Thanks,that has been very informative.
You seems to know a depth about actuarial science.What's your status?
Heard the drop out rate for said course is relatively high,do weaker students have to withdraw from the programme?As in since the admission requirements is high,do the students need to maintain their grades to enroll for the following semesters?
And is taking Ac. Sc. preferable to A-levels cause I'm afraid I'll not meet the requirements for the degree course.Thus wasting time and resource.

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Added on November 14, 2010, 7:09 pmBtw,Is A-levels and foundation comparable in terms of difficulty?Adding on,why is Ac. Sc. Only Offered as a major in Australia?Refer to university of Melbourne.That's the only Victorian uni i can find that offers Ac. Sc. .


This post has been edited by Imperfecion: Nov 14 2010, 07:09 PM

Thanks Jack.Noted.I wanna get a clear picture where I'm heading.I just wanna plan my steps well so i don't slip.And even if i do,I'll know where to land.Again,thanks for your concern.

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Added on November 14, 2010, 9:02 pmWhere are you doing your A levels and What subjects did you take?You're doing Ac. Sc. i presume?Finishing in 2 weeks time?Are your results out then or are you just about to sit for it? Which intake btw? I really hope you don't mind me asking so many questions.


This post has been edited by Imperfecion: Nov 14 2010, 09:13 PM

Having said that course content is the same,why did you pick CIE?
Where did you do your A-levels btw, I'm in kuching atm. Not sure where to do A-levels.Tho i know taking a-levels is the same anywhere, i don't know where to start looking. I'll only have 2 weeks after my public exam to decide.Going for Jan intake cause i don't wanna waste a year or so waiting for the next uni sem. to start. A-levels done locally would require me to take up Moral and Malaysian studies.Would those be a burden?I don't quite understand the AS in a-levels part. Is it similar to a minor?If so what would be the typical pick?

Thinking Skills/General Paper/Critical Thinking does not count as a standalone AS level <~~ I'm all blank looking at this.

Scared i'm too gonna face this problem too.

This post has been edited by Imperfecion: Nov 16 2010, 02:23 PM

I'm still undecided.It has been mentioned that foundation prepares better for 1st year degree but it pigeonholes me to a specific field.I mean,there's no point taking subjects like chemistry if i know I'm doing commerce.Or similar,taking economics to do engineering later.Guess the best option is to follow the US education system which allows students to make a 180 degree turn conveniently?It's hard to decide.
Tell me,did you pick your course because you know you'd wake up everyday doing the kind of work

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Added on November 26, 2010, 6:06 pmyou like or did you make your pick based on the skills you would acquire?

E.g. Being an lawyer would enable you to know one's right better against being able to do the work that interests you such as translating affidavits and argueing in court?


P.s I'm thinking of HELP's co-op for actuarial science.That is however,still,in consideration.
It could even be A-levels at either KL or Singapore before transfer to overseas,preferably UWaterloo,if my academic results allows.

All comments are appreciated.

This post has been edited by Imperfecion: Nov 26 2010, 06:06 PM

You've only answered my questions partially;-).

Which uni are you refering to?

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Added on December 11, 2010, 11:40 pmAnd what subjects did you take excluding Moral ,Malaysian Studies and Critical Thinking?

This post has been edited by Imperfecion: Dec 11 2010, 11:40 PM