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Simple FAQ for Secondary School-Leaver, Guide for moving into tertiary education
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priyamrksh
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Sep 4 2009, 02:45 AM
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QUOTE(Geminist @ Nov 8 2005, 01:47 AM) This is something I encounter often especially for new school leavers (SPM) as they are pretty much attached to their friends for few years ... That is why I'm mentioning this issue here ... And hopefully in return, they will take their time to look at this issue ... In case anyone have anything they would like to add in to the first post, please drop me a PM with the details ... And of course, credits will be given to that person ... i m in desparate need 4 help and advice..  i m very confused n dissapointed..  i jus finished my spm(2008) n my results were avearage(4a1,2a2,3b3,1c5,1d7,science stream)..my mom works overseas(UK) n is a PR there..my parents had plans tat i migrate n continue my studies(A-levels) there rite afte my spm..i had applied 4 a settlement visa bt was rejected due to sum reasons n my appeal in in process..since i was still in the country, i had to attend my NS(3rd batch 2009) n tis has taken a lot of my study time..i manage to apply to 1 of the college in UK n was accepted..i used the acceptance letter 4rom the college to end my NS training earlier n was bac early to apply 4 my study visa..my college was suppose to start on the 1st of sept 2009 bt unfortunetly my study visa was rejected again due to a mistake done by the college..i f confronted the college n i f submitted my visa application again..the college has allowed me attend class a bit later..the prob nw is, i still haven receive any reply 4rom the british highcom n i m beginin 2 wonder if i wil ever b able to further my studies overseas..my parents r gettin the pinch of all the finances burden n its really makin me feel guilty..lately, i was too disturbed bout all tis visa prob n decided to change my mind n jus continue my studies locally..my ambition is to b a dentist bt i haven got a clue on wat i m suppose to do in order to achieve my ambition n i f no financial support at all as tis is my personal decision nt considerin my parents..i received a pamplet statin tat there was a government college nw open specially 4 youths,spm n stpm leavers tat trained in office administration skills..the course is oni 4 three months n a job is definetely guareented afte the 3months..the course is 4 free n students tat enrol will b receivin rm500 as their monthly elauns..those tat cum 4rom far wil b aso given hostels to stay..so wat i was planin was to jus 4 n take up the 3 month course n start workin n try to save up sum money n then pursue my ambition..i need ur advise on my decision also pls tel me wat i should do to take up dentistry in the most affordable way.. thank you.
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coralbreeze
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Sep 6 2009, 08:55 PM
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hi im really confused here. im not sure to take CAT->ACCA or foundation in business->accounting and finace degree
any suggestions pls?
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Player1One
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Sep 9 2009, 12:53 AM
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QUOTE(coralbreeze @ Sep 6 2009, 08:55 PM) hi im really confused here. im not sure to take CAT->ACCA or foundation in business->accounting and finace degree any suggestions pls? In case you don't know. You can complete ACCA at the same time you complete a degree. Because ACCA collaborates with a university in UK. So it's CAT -> ACCA + the degree. Overall takes around 3-4 years if I'm not mistaken and if you don't fail anything. How reputable the degree is compared to the accounting and finance degree you're talking about though, I don't know. I'm a CAT student by the way.
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deShinyDevil
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Sep 25 2009, 11:38 PM
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QUOTE(azarimy @ Nov 30 2005, 01:51 PM) v. certificatethis is ur last choice. certificate usually offers very, very generic skill, and usually does not involve manipulation or implementation of knowledge. (which i forgot to mention: skill and knowledge is two very different things). but due to its short duration, some of u might opt to take a certificate to boost ur application. these can be very basic certs, for example: "cert of basic PC assembly and repair"; "cert of ledger management"; or "cert of autoCAD" (just to name a few). usually the course range between 3 days to 6 months, depending on the depth. but this will seriously BOOST ur applications. so that's about all the options u have after SPM in malaysia. i'd be happy to answer any questions or queries. if i have bad results, i go for certificate course which is my last chance, do i still stand a chance to take diploma and degree?
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minshuen
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Sep 30 2009, 06:50 PM
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QUOTE(Stripeygiraffe @ Aug 31 2009, 08:13 PM) Hi there. =) I'm currently 17 years old, taking SPM later this year. My plan is to get decent enough results - study at PTPL (formerly IPG) doing A-levels in Law - and get a scholarship to a university in Australia and study Law. The thing is, if I do not get a scholarship to Australia, my chances of studying there are pretty much shot. I'm hoping to get to the university of Melbourne or Sydney. Any opinions/comments? I wish there was an alternate way to Australia without banking it all on a scholarship, unfortunately my family's funds are limited, so I think thats all I have right now. erm...how is your a lvl result?if you cannot gt scholarship to further your study in prestidge universities such as university of melbourne,i think u will have to change your path.if you really want to go australia,the way that i know is KDU twinning programme which collaborate with university of tasmania(3+1),it is money-saving and a quite desirable degree can be obtained too.why u never think about UK?for UK,there will be more choices such as HELP university college which has great experience in holding degree transfer programme with numerous UK universities and there are many well-known universities involve too such as university of manchester.
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Stripeygiraffe
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Sep 30 2009, 09:29 PM
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QUOTE(minshuen @ Sep 30 2009, 06:50 PM) erm...how is your a lvl result?if you cannot gt scholarship to further your study in prestidge universities such as university of melbourne,i think u will have to change your path.if you really want to go australia,the way that i know is KDU twinning programme which collaborate with university of tasmania(3+1),it is money-saving and a quite desirable degree can be obtained too.why u never think about UK?for UK,there will be more choices such as HELP university college which has great experience in holding degree transfer programme with numerous UK universities and there are many well-known universities involve too such as university of manchester. I haven't taken A-levels, I'm only planning to. I'm taking SPM this year. I didn't aim for UK because I think its more expensive than Australia, also further away. =) But thanks for your reply, I'll definitely give UK some thought now!
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minshuen
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Sep 30 2009, 10:13 PM
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QUOTE(Stripeygiraffe @ Sep 30 2009, 09:29 PM) I haven't taken A-levels, I'm only planning to. I'm taking SPM this year. I didn't aim for UK because I think its more expensive than Australia, also further away. =) But thanks for your reply, I'll definitely give UK some thought now! ohya!u have already mentioned about it in the previous post.i have missed it.then same with me.which state are you from?i am a johorian. This post has been edited by minshuen: Sep 30 2009, 10:15 PM
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defectivelasagna
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Oct 20 2009, 12:03 AM
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Do i have to be in science stream to be able to apply for computer science course?
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mumeichan
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Oct 22 2009, 04:44 PM
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QUOTE(defectivelasagna @ Oct 20 2009, 12:03 AM) Do i have to be in science stream to be able to apply for computer science course? No. You just need to take add math.
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wilsonwc
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Oct 22 2009, 07:43 PM
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hi...i'm form 5 tisyear...i would like to know for interior design course, between kbu and pjcad and segi subang jaya..which is much more better..?
i put limkokwing, toa, and sunway away because i heard many comments...
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elleelf
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Nov 2 2009, 08:34 PM
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Hi, Im having my spm this year.
Well, I've decide to enrol in college in january 2010,next year. then, take a degree in chemical engineering. Im confused between foundation and a levels.
I want to take foundation in science but the problem is I dont know either it is recognised or not, I heard that foundations are only recognised by its own uni, which means I can only study foundation and my degree in the same uni. Is it true?
the reason why i want take a levels because it is international recognised, which means after i finish a levels, i can continue in any private u , not limited like foundation?
is it true? can anyone suggest? i think i had made up my mind to study chemical engineering, chemistry is my interest.
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BrotherBilo
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Nov 13 2009, 04:04 PM
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need some help here. i plan to do acounting in melbourne so this is what i have in mind.
will be doing SAM next year then off to melbourne for accounting. after that i would like to do acca as well. how many exemptions do i get if i do CPA first? am i on the right track? thanks guys.
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Awakened_Angel
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Nov 13 2009, 04:10 PM
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QUOTE(defectivelasagna @ Oct 20 2009, 01:03 AM) Do i have to be in science stream to be able to apply for computer science course? programming only?? No... science of computing? 9eg how the semiconductor works and how programming logic affects it) ... yes
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wongjy
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Nov 27 2009, 06:07 AM
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Will my SPM results affect which overseas university I apply to in the future? Do the more prestigious universities [ie. King's college, Imperial etc] look at your A levels and achievements in your college period or do they consider both your SPM and your A levels?
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polyamide
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Nov 30 2009, 12:24 PM
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they just consider ur STPM/ A-level
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Adr1@n
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Dec 1 2009, 06:40 PM
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Hey guyz!!I'm new here..Suffering nw(SPM)..3 more papers to go.. Well..my plan after spm is 2 get a full scholarship 2 study in engineering..bt i'm facing prob searching 4 scholarships n also which discipline to take.. i read bout aeronautical n aerospace engineering..quite a new thing 4 me..bt i feel these fields r interesting..any suggestion whether i shud take 1 of these course??
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panthera
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Dec 2 2009, 10:47 AM
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i am interested bout doing form 6..but i wanna know if #the subjects(especially science subject)are the repetition of form 5 topics? #can i go study overseas if my result in stpm is good? #what happen if my stpm result is bad?what choices do i have left?
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Bry4nGaGa92
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Dec 10 2009, 09:14 PM
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I just finished my SPM exams. I would like to know more about the paths I'm about to face next year. I've decided that Mass Communication is the course I wanna take. So, does anyone here knows what I need to go through? I'm not really familiar with all the degree and foundation stuff...can anyone here guide me?
My results are generally not that good, i meant my science subjects.
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luenn
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Dec 13 2009, 06:16 PM
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hmm.hello everyone..i have just finish my SPM . and trial was like so - so . i'he made up my mind to take business management course . but i just blur between A level and foundation and diploma.wats the difference between all of them ? which 1 is better ? izit A level cert are more "powerful" at outside ? and foundation dont have wide choice to future ? help me to open my mind > <
abd i know its a stupid question but i reli dunno. " SAM is stand for ? " LOL im so sorry for annoying X)
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YO®
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Dec 14 2009, 11:49 PM
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QUOTE(luenn @ Dec 13 2009, 07:16 PM) hmm.hello everyone..i have just finish my SPM . and trial was like so - so . i'he made up my mind to take business management course . but i just blur between A level and foundation and diploma.wats the difference between all of them ? which 1 is better ? izit A level cert are more "powerful" at outside ? and foundation dont have wide choice to future ? help me to open my mind > < abd i know its a stupid question but i reli dunno. " SAM is stand for ? " LOL im so sorry for annoying X) i ting SAM is sumthing like south australian Matriculation like tat....
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