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 Simple FAQ for Secondary School-Leaver, Guide for moving into tertiary education

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post Dec 8 2006, 01:26 PM

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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 8 2006, 09:09 AM)
I'm interested in taking up EE. Going for foundation would be the best option wouldn't it?
I'm thinking of taking it up in MMU. But then the min req would be 5Cs including English,Modern Maths,Physics and Addmaths. I'm worried about my Add Maths though. I have no confidence of getting a Pass in Additional Maths. But as for the other 3 subjects I have enough confidence to say that I can get above Credit for it.

What if I don't get a C or above for Add maths?(touch wood) What would my nxt option be to take up EE? I don't see any A-Levels offered in MMU. Any advices?
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If you are comfortable with MMU, then it is ok.

I think you should think carefully on what you want to do, mathematics is crucial in engineering, at least in the course, you may find it overwhelming in terms of the material and the workload.


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post Dec 9 2006, 09:58 AM

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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 8 2006, 06:10 PM)


Does MMU accept A-lv certs from other colleges? For example I take up A lvs in Inti or some other colleges then after my As I would go for EE in MMU. IF I don't get a C in Add maths of course.
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Is there a difference between STPM at St John's and STPM at VI?
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post Dec 10 2006, 03:05 AM

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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 8 2006, 06:10 PM)
Well yeah I'm aware that engineering involves a lot of mathematics. I really can say that I can get As for Modern Maths , English. Maybe a B hopefully an A though for Physics. Only thing that's a challenge for me is Additional Maths. It's not that I don't understand anything about it, it's just that I have no inspiration to study Additional Maths back in secondary school due to the teacher being lousy. I know, I know I'm regretting my actions back then.

Does MMU accept A-lv certs from other colleges? For example I take up A lvs in Inti or some other colleges then after my As I would go for EE in MMU. IF I don't get a C in Add maths of course.
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QUOTE(feynman @ Dec 9 2006, 09:58 AM)
Is there a difference between STPM at St John's and STPM at VI?
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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 9 2006, 08:08 PM)
I'm not refering to STPM but A-levels which are offered in private colleges.
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Can you see the similarity in the question that you asked and the question that I raised?
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post Dec 10 2006, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 8 2006, 06:10 PM)
Well yeah I'm aware that engineering involves a lot of mathematics. I really can say that I can get As for Modern Maths , English. Maybe a B hopefully an A though for Physics. Only thing that's a challenge for me is Additional Maths. It's not that I don't understand anything about it, it's just that I have no inspiration to study Additional Maths back in secondary school due to the teacher being lousy. I know, I know I'm regretting my actions back then.

Does MMU accept A-lv certs from other colleges? For example I take up A lvs in Inti or some other colleges then after my As I would go for EE in MMU. IF I don't get a C in Add maths of course.
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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 10 2006, 12:00 PM)
Well actually the original question I asked is whether MMU accepts A-lv students? Since they don't offer the A-lv programme themselves. Sorry if I caused some misunderstandings.
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Do you see your question being answered?

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post Dec 10 2006, 04:06 PM

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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 10 2006, 03:53 PM)
Well actually no. I would grateful if you could just answer Yes or No instead. No offence though.
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A-level is A-level, there is no difference in where you took it. Just like STPM.

Do you see the answer now.
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post Dec 11 2006, 02:05 AM

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QUOTE(ffrulz @ Dec 10 2006, 04:50 PM)
Yes I do know there is no difference in where you took your A levels. The question I'm asking is whether MMU accepts students with A level certs?

The reason I'm asking is because in their admission requirements doesn't state A levels. Or is it that A levels is also known as UEC? They do state UEC in their admission requirements on their website.
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STPM and equivalent. Yes, A-level is accepted.

If you really want to be sure as to what is considered equivalent, look up the international section. There you see A-level.
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post Dec 13 2006, 02:16 AM

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QUOTE(azarimy @ Dec 12 2006, 05:58 PM)
in order to have better chance at applying to any local universities for design/architecture, focus on these subjects: BM, BI, MATH, AddMATH, FIZIK, REKACIPTA. if u're good in arts (although u didnt take it for SPM), u should start ur folio (a collection of artworks), preferrably one that illustrates a wide range of skills that u have.
applying to local public univs, u will need either matriks or STPM or A-levels. the choice is up to u. u can also opt for diploma right after SPM before continuing with ur degree. it's a matter of choice, really. with a diploma, u will skip the STPM/a-levels exam as well as going straight to 2nd year degree. u might only waste a year, but with a better chance of getting into the degree as u have spent longer doing design/architecture rather than STPM or a-levels.

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I don't think having A-levels can land you a place in architecture in one of the IPTAs.

QUOTE(Criptonox89 @ Dec 12 2006, 09:06 PM)
there's 3 University and College in my consideration now......MMU, Taylors or Monash...

I prefer IT studies, Marketing sales, busineese marketing, or IT management...anything related to IT and Marketing.....which University or college is most suitable to me..?

if i go for Monash and take their busineese and economics studies...i should go for A-levels first?

according to this website....the information given is confusing to me....anybody can tell me what's the basic requirements..?

http://www.buseco.monash.edu.my/courses/un...quirements.html

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How confusing can it be. The page is a simple as it can be. You do not need people to explain it to you unless you suffer from some sort of impediment.

You don't need to take A-level since you are looking into this course. Take SAM instead.
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post Dec 13 2006, 02:29 PM

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QUOTE(Criptonox89 @ Dec 13 2006, 01:50 PM)
Of course you can understand it well, do you think that everybody can understand what's SAM, UEC? What i need to have further explaination is how do i get a certificate for UEC higher Mathematics? It's studied in Monash or Sunway or else where?

If the page is as simple enough for everybody to understand it, what for their Open Day? Hopefully you can get what do i mean, as you're Elite here, you MUST be profesional in majority matters, able to give a hand to SPM Graduates, what do they ask, you have your responsibility to answer it depends on the fact and society's norm. Peace. smile.gif

Edit: Except from SAM, i can apply to MUFY 1st right..?

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If people cannot understand such things, it is very clear that one should not be looking into further education.

There are countless avenues which one can never say 'I have not heard or seen it before'. Take the Star for example, there is a whole pullout dedicated to education every Sunday, a larger pullout every month on opportunities in education, if one takes minimal effort to look through the papers and the net, one would easily gather tones of info.

Open days are for one to get more info, get to know the stuff in greater detail. Its main purpose is not to tell you what A-level stands for or how to understand minimum requirements for academic programs.

Look through my entries, I write only when proper questions are asked, not like....'I don't understand what it means.....can anybody tell me what are the basic requirements?'

Given the price tag of MUFY and SAM, SAM would be more cost effective.




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post Dec 17 2006, 03:06 AM

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QUOTE(Criptonox89 @ Dec 14 2006, 08:49 PM)
I had just went to Sunway Ipoh today, might as well as to ask them about MUFY, unfortunately MUFY is only conducted in Sunway KL.

They offer me their Sunway, Busineese Programme. I was offered with their Diploma which took 3 YEARS to complete include consideration of sem break, exam week and so. With another external exam which is ABE(Association of Busineese Executives) which is a UK exam, kindly accepted by most of the university around the world.

After the Diploma programme, we can get a Degree based on how much credit can be transfered and the duration, shortest would be 1 year. To me, it's a more secured way to get a Degree and hence you don't need to study like mad when comes to degree studies.

So for those who're intrested, they're having their Open Day during this weekend in Sunway and Monash. I'll be going to Monahs to have a look on their courses since my mind is always heading to Monash.
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post Dec 18 2006, 01:59 AM

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QUOTE(shimy @ Dec 18 2006, 12:47 AM)
i wan to take pharmacy course in de future..but now i nid to take up alevel 1st ..but i m not sure wat r de subs tat i nid to take ...as i noe i nid to take chemistry ,maths ,physics or bio...de ppl in inti told me is doesnt matter to choose either bio or physic but de ppl in sunway told me tat is better to choose bio...i m very miserable now cuz my bio didn get credit in my trial exam n i wan to enroll in jan intake...wat should i do ???
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You can look through the prospectus of universities. Only Chemistry is compulsory for pharmacy.

Choose the remaning subjects base on what you prefer. Physics and biology are of equal footing in terms of grading.

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post Dec 19 2006, 03:50 AM

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QUOTE(shimy @ Dec 18 2006, 10:05 PM)
izit difficult to apply loan frm ptptn ??
as a science stream student ,maximum how much  can i get a year ?
did ptptn allow students to study in private U or overseas??
i can only apply for ptptn after i get de spm result , izit ??
is tat any scholarship tat i can apply by using my trial result ??
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Darkages have answered some questions.

PTPTN loans are only for studies within Malaysia.

QUOTE(shimy @ Dec 18 2006, 10:11 PM)
azarimy , do u think i should take bio as one of my subs in alevel although i m not sure whether i can do dis subject well or not ??
i m not sure whether physics will help in my further studies which is pharmacy ... although dis 2 sub can b accepted but sum of de U demand bio as de requirement in pharmacy ...
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What are the universities that demand biology?

I have not come across any foreign university that demands biology. If you're talking about IPTAs, then it is likely they would demand since Malaysian public universities have a screwed up admissions system.

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post Dec 30 2007, 12:25 AM

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QUOTE(Glassy @ Dec 29 2007, 11:08 PM)
Doesn't really matter where you study your A levels, as long as you work hard.

I'm doing A levels in Taylor's University College at the moment, and it isn't half bad. The fees are definitely a bit more expensive than some of the other colleges, but I feel it's worth it. If money is not an issue for you, I'd recommend Taylor's.
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Anyway, the college was very helpful and assisted me when I was applying to UK . They almost do everything for you, though you obviously have to fill in any personal application forms on your own, as well as write your own personal statement.
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Ireland is not in the UK.
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post Dec 30 2007, 12:42 AM

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QUOTE(Glassy @ Dec 30 2007, 12:31 AM)
Ooops, my bad. I was always under that impression. *rusty geography*
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However, I still think that Taylor's provides assistance regardless of what country one is applying to. They certainly do it for the States.
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QUOTE(BFS @ Dec 30 2007, 12:16 PM)
I see, thanks! What I know is recommend letter will definitely help me to pursue my dream. laugh.gif It is difficult to get that letter. hmm.gif
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post Dec 31 2007, 12:54 AM

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Do it in January. You will not regret it.

If you are afraid that you may not score 11A1s and do not have enough money to pay the fees. then enroll yourself in a cheaper college.

Going for english lessons won't help you much. They are expensive and slow to yield results. You already have more or less a basic command of english, all you need to do is to mix around with anglophones, speak english whenever you have a chance.

If you do not have a MEng(assuming that you are going to the UK), you cannot practise as a professional engineer.
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Stamford qualified A-level? Stamford has got nothing to do the certificate that you will receive at the end of your studies. Stamford is just an exam centre.
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Why wait till April or July?

Start your A-level now, that way, you'll be in university in the fall of 2009.
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QUOTE(MusicJunkie @ Jan 14 2008, 03:44 PM)
Thank u for the reply. I'm visiting my dad in the uk, it's not optional.

Oh and i don't plan on entering in July, i was hoping i would still be considered for the march intake if i enter in the beginning of April. Hence my question, would i still be eligible for the march intake if i enter in the first week of april?
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Possible, you have to check with Taylor's and HELP. You should know that the march intake at both colleges are express courses. Depending on what subjects that you are going to take, HELP wouldn't be a wise choice if you are starting in March.
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QUOTE(shinseijiro90 @ Jan 18 2008, 01:19 AM)
hey everyone,

does anyone have a list of schools in kajang that offers Form 6...

I'm seriously starting to consider Form 6 especially now that A-levels are kind of looked down upon by US colleges.

FYI, i want to take Biology, Chemistry, Physics...

Help is appreciated...  smile.gif
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Where did you get that piece of nonsense from?

The US accepts everything, even those home-schooled kids. The reason is because regardless of what you did in school, you still have to take the SATs and write a very pieces of admission essays.


QUOTE(shinseijiro90 @ Jan 19 2008, 07:02 PM)
If i enter matriculation, after a graduate, can i apply to an American college/ university? (using my matriculation assessments/results)

I heard that if i enter matrics then i can only go to local public universities to persue my degree but i don't want to, I want to continue my education in US.

Help....

I'd rather take STPM, but people are saying that it doesn't guarantee me a place in a university( like i don't know that already!). I have to get really good grades to keep persuing my education but i don't think that it's a big deal if i have to work harder to achieve success in my STPM and get myself a place in a university because i've deserved it and not merely because i've passed matriculation and am elligible for a place in that way.

What's so wrong in working hard for something ??!!

Everyone's saying matriculation is easier which is why i should take it but surely having something handed on a platter to you is not as great as getting it yourself by way of hard work and preservation ??!!!

What is wrong with the world ??!!!
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That said, it is possible to use matriculation to go to the US. The application process wouldn't be that easy though. As you would need to have reports from your matriculation college, your college counsellors and all those paper work. With all due respects to the college, it might be a problem for the college to release documents in english.

Don't forget that the admission officers of the universities that you are applying to may be clueless on how this whole matriculation thing works. That is probably so because, it is rare for matriculation holders to go places like the States.


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QUOTE(GuaRantopia @ Jan 20 2008, 11:33 PM)
Can I ask something?? What is the course availableis really the 1 we dont like or hated??? or useless in future and we cant afford to study in public??? start working?? or continue study something dislike??


Added on January 20, 2008, 11:36 pm
If possible try not to take up STPM... waste time... and u are not sure of can get wat u 1 even 4.0
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If you can't get the course that you want, you can still go overseas.

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