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This post has been edited by invinciblebunny: Jun 30 2011, 07:12 PM

how u guys doing? :0

Enjoying summer break...

Is it a must to take SAT if I want to apply to US while holding A-Levels as my qualification?

Yes. I have asked this question before. No matter where you study in the US, you'll need SAT or ACT.

Whos flying this August to US?

No, some universities do not require SAT/ACT/whatever standardized test scores. You have to check with the universities you are applying to.

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Added on June 30, 2011, 12:02 pmHuh? The person who tells you your visa is ready is the officer at the US embassy when you go for the interview. He will say you got the visa and you can pick it up at Wisma MCA the following day. the only expception if you are placed under a 30 day security clearance, which means you get to pick it up 30 days later.

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Added on June 30, 2011, 12:04 pm
Even freshman in my university can get internships. I don't think you need anything grand on your resume. And honestly, why wait for people to contact you. Even if the site works, can't you just apply for what you want?

This post has been edited by mumeichan: Jun 30 2011, 12:04 PM

me. Purdue. anyone else going Purdue?

wow grats. u from inti/taylors?

So many of us leaving for the States this fall! I'll be leaving on the sixth of August, what about the rest of you?

I have a little question to ask those of you who are currently studying in the States - what do you guys do during the summer break? I'm not sure wether to return to Malaysia for a couple of months or to stay there. Any advice? Internships, building my portfolio, San Diego Comic Con 2012, whatever, share some ideas on how to spend my summer next year!

Well.. Staying back home with your loved parents aren't a bad idea..
They've been with you nearly all your life, and when you off for college, they're the first to experience an emptier home. All that's been a regularity in their life changed, with them not having to expect you almost every moment of their life. I've encountered many students eager to get into college, and shared that enthusiasm with their parents. Though happy along, most don't realize that they've been holding their emptiness.. This would varies with mentality though, but this is what I would take in account, as I would be happily endure a new life in a new world, with them at home facing the same old boring life.

thanks. i'm from INTI.

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Added on July 4, 2011, 12:43 amwhere you will be going?

This post has been edited by nelsonyap48: Jul 4 2011, 12:43 AM

Nelson, nice to see you here

I'd love to give suggestions, but don't think too much now la. You have 8 months of school and you will meet many people during that period of time. You'll probably get involved in some activities too. Those experiences will shape what you want to do for the summer. Most people begin planning their summer around late February.

Thanks for your beautiful insight. I believe what you described is also called the "empty nest syndrome" when the children leaves their home. My parents have and will always be a central part of my life, they are very supportive of my ambitions (Game Design, I know most Malaysian parents would scoff at the thought of that and tell their children to get a 'real' job).

I'll be going to Academy of Art in San Francisco! When're your flight date? I'm leaving for LAX on August 6.

Hm, you're right. Thanks for the advice. I'm just a little apalled at the duration of the summer break.. it's so long!

I'm flying to Purdue this August also WOOT !!

HOLA HOLA HOLA !

how does adtp works?which uni is better for engin or it courses which offer adtp?loan?

Hello there,

Im going to US next month but im not quite sure what else to prepare. As in documents.

Another problem is, what about the money? since we have to declare if you bring more than 20k to US. So how am I suppose to like create a bank account there ? Anyone have idea ?

ADTP is simple. You do your freshman & Sophomore year ( General years ) here in Malaysia, earn the credits , transfer to US so you do less years in US to graduate.
Check usnews for engineering rankings. I use it most of the time although its a lil biased towards American Us.
Since ADP covers the general years, the specific major offered depends on the unis in US rather than the one here. you can get into engineering and still consider whether to choose electrical, aerospace, chemical etc etc etc until you start applying for the US unis in your second year here.
PTPTN loan normally covers the second year only.

I20, Visa, Uni contacts, Sevis receipt, housing contract, health insurance ( if you have ), air tickets, passport, past transcripts, results and certs, birth cert. Anything else to add on?

You bring less cash on hand, when you're there , open a bank account ( you need some money to open if im nt mistaken ) and ask your parents to transfer the money to your account via wire. saves the trouble.

Which U are you going to?

This post has been edited by chew1991: Jul 7 2011, 11:55 PM

Err, birth cert and certificates don't need la I think. I never brought them over also. If you really want a copy of your birth cert and a copy of your most important certificates is sufficient.

For cash I would say 400 is more than enough. Spread it over your body and bags so you won't be screwed if you are unlucky enough to get mugged. Keep a copy of your passport and visa in each place you keep the cash. Those two are the msot important things no matter what.