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Science Postgrad study for people with bad undergrad grade, Got bad grades earlier in 1st cple of yr

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post Dec 5 2012, 11:21 PM

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First of all, it is good to see that you are man enough to face your problems icon_rolleyes.gif
I believe it is possible to pursue your postgraduate studies despite the bad grades, but you might have problems securing scholarships since they are highly dependent on your grades.

Based on what I've seen, you could always start as a research assistant under the supervisor-of-interest. From there, you will have to work hard on your reputation. If you are up to the standard, I'm sure your supervisor would definitely take you in~

But then again, I'm not so sure about the scholarships hmm.gif
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post Dec 6 2012, 10:14 AM

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QUOTE(hanrisian @ Dec 6 2012, 05:58 AM)
Haha thanks! Though it was actually been years because I was in denial and things got worse starting 2 years ago  and now things starting to get better because I started seeking out help from people smile.gif Though seriously I hope I know this forum earlier - 4 years ago so that I can build up a good argument against my parents to not go for Medicine or even a little later so that I was early enough to dropout and breach scholarship contract (or even when I was worried to pay rm9k for my sponsor for leaving during preparation program and opt for KTJ. I know it was really stupid of me but I was 17 barely out of school and been incubated in boarding school for 5 years. that was a huge amount for me). But now, it's too late to opt for another option (friends soon graduate - some in other courses have graduated with their bachelor degree already) and damage is done, the only way out is to calm myself, try to install interest in me and find a better way out. And I need to work hard on that.

Anyway I see that money is the issue here. Guess need to figure out that part eh? But becoming a RA is not a bad idea too. But how is it like, applying directly to Professors? Is it possible to do this in top notch uni? Or is it possible to do this at local uni and will there be opportunities to go to top uni?
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It will not be easy to apply for top Universities, unless if you have connections- important people that recommends/ vouches for you. Again, it will take time for you to built up your reputation and also trust from your supervisors. Perhaps you can try work as RAs in local Universities 1st, under a supervisor with active and renowned research work/publications. He/she will definitely have connections with other professionals abroad, some of which will be the top professors brows.gif Once you have proven yourself to be worthy (this you have to work on it yourself), I'm sure your supervisor WILL recommend you to work/further your studies abroad.

As for the fees, I think some Universities will waive your study fees if you work as RA. But still, you'll have to figure out on how to meet the daily expenditures hmm.gif

 

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