I'm no longer a student though haha

Nope, it is called GMMF, they promote moderation through activities and deal with social issues locally and internationally.

Great! You have the spirit! Try to convince some of your college friends to apply there as well, it is good to have people on the same boat as you. Well, I haven't heard anyone say that about the US, to each of our own I guess.

I am taking the November seating if that is what you meant.
Yeah, I never heard of it till I started college, but after a bit of digging it seems pretty popular as it is time and cost efficient.

It was more of an influence than a one-advice thing, so I don't think I can give you any insight on that.
Well, it depends. If I get my top choices it is a no-brainer, but if its UT Austin vs Uni of Melbourne, sigh, I don't know. 

If you're planning to come back, you should know that there are more University of Melbourne alumni here compared to UT alumni. If you'd ask any random person, chances are they'll think Melbourne is a far better university since they hear the name often and UT is some unknown chapalang university.

I'm not even kidding. You can be from UPenn, Columbia, UChigaon, U Illinois, UCLA and they'll have the same perception too since it's unknown in this part of the world.

Hi,

Yes, I intend to come back here to work, but not right after I finish my tertiary education, I want to work there for a couple years.

Of course, even by world ranking UMelb higher than UTAustin, but there are other factors such as costs of living, tuition fees, job opportunities etc.

Thanks for the advice though, appreciate it

90% of people who stayed back to work in the states will not return to msia after that....

the ratio is about the same for australia...

much less for uk....

90% of people who stayed back to work in the states will not return to msia after that....

the ratio is about the same for australia...

much less for uk....

Maybe, but as of now I intend to support and repay my parents as soon as I can.

Never heard of it but sounds like a pretty decent one

Thanks!
I am though, I have a really wierd talent of influencing people, my friends say brainwashing, but I think its just irresistable convincing. Plus, I don't do it on purpose most of the time. Now, most people just come to me and ask right away, and I essentially recommend them, guide them and all that. I have 5 "clients" at the moment     
Well, I hear that on occasion. I dunno, they just say its not for them or something like that.

Um, no, I meant how long did you study for the SAT's, like how long did you take to feel confident?
Almost everyone in my school knows nothing about it :-/

What are your top choices at the moment then?
Go to UT Austin! I forgot what major you're going to pursue, but it should be fine there either way

All the more reason why people don't return....

As much as it pains my America-loving heart, you are right. People here in Malaysia know more about Australian and UK universities, not so for the US, unless you go to Harvard then you are fine, but if you went to Harvard there is no reason to come back here =-=
I hate people here sometimes!

I get it, I think its really sad. Those are really world class universities that bring amazing work opportunities, especially UPenn and Columbia (NYC Wall Street) UCLA (Silicon Valley). So unfair they are not getting the attention they so rightfully deserved But well, Malaysians do tend to go to UK and Aus, unless th trend breaks, it'll be like that for the longest time.

First of all, I'd like to know when did you do your SAT's? And how long did you prepare for it without (or with) guidance

1. Well, if you opt for a top school, like those Ivy Leagues and New Ivies (NYU, UChicago, Stanford and such)or Public Ivies (UCB,UMich,Utexas at Austin, UVA) , take the A Levels IB or STPM, if you're not looking to aim that high, go through the ADP, easiest path.

2. Well, the Public Ivies, as stated above, are actually on par or sometimes surpassing some private colleges. They also do not provide alot of financial aid, especially to international students, its really close to nothing at all, and they are not as cheap as people say. The rest of course, are cheap, quality of course, I'm talking about schools like University of Minnesota, U of Arizona, U of Florida, U of Massachusetts and the likes, but not as good as the well regarded Public Ivies, if you are looking to Finance, go for Public Ivies, if the rest, you can try the others, work hard and NETWORK, you will have a bright future in the US either way.

3. Well, to me, and doing unfathomable amounts of research, the US really has alot of advantages compared to the UK and Australia. First and most obvious of all, the US has a much higher salary than in the UK and quite a bit more than Australia. And then there is the cost of living, the UK and Aus has a really high cost of living while real estate is also sky high, both aggregate and compared to wages.

Also, it helps that the US is the largest economy in the world, by far, providing people with a large market for businesses, opportunities, diversity and dynamism. Because ask yourself this, where else can you find a country that leads in so many aspects? If you go for finance, there is an enormous market backing you up, with an abundance of capital and or private equities to fuel your needs, unparalleled. If you go for engineering, good god, you'd be surrounded by the best engineers in the entire world, with a country that leads in aerospace, software and just about any type of engineering. You'd be essentially consumed by opportunities offered by this country, provided you work your ass off. I have so many family members that go there and are either rich as hell (business) or a loaded professional (pays very very well) .

I can probably think alot more, but then I'd be flooding this post, if you'd like to know more, you can PM me.    

I'm spm candidates 2014 and i want to study law
Can someone tell me do harvard have undergraduate degree and what i should do if i want to study at harvard?

Thank you

what if one wants to practice in US? is that even remotely possible? (racial issues, immigration issues etc)

Yup, it isn't that popular, but I am happy there

Ahha, well, as long as you all see it through, I am sure you guys will all do well.

To be honest, I never felt confident about it, so I really can't help you here, sorry.

I plan to do accouting, which has that certification issue I mentioned earlier as I worry it might be a hassle to "port" it should I come back to work.

There's this mentality which makes them think they need to return asap to look after their old parents and siblings. Of course it makes more sense to stay there, earn more and bring the whole family over after a few year but they normally want to do it the other way around. I've tried to my wits end to convince my a few of my friends to stay on but they wouldn't. Maybe it's a cultural issue, I don't know.
I learned it the hard way. Wish someone told me before I blew my money in US...

Thanks for the reply!

I did it June/July this year, studied about a-month-and-a-half prior to the test, and all the guidance I got was from the College Confidential forum.

So what are your choices now at the moment?

Alright, noted! Everyone seem to have similar time frames to study for the SAT's, I hope I do get at least 2100 

I'm spm candidates 2014 and i want to study law
Can someone tell me do harvard have undergraduate degree and what i should do if i want to study at harvard?

Thank you

If you get a 2100, you probably want to look at someplace that's ranked higher than UT