Ok, I took a look at the university

International Applicants: How to Apply

Most of the info needed are there,

Malaysia Required Documents


What masters are you going to pursue? Depending on the field of study, you may need to sit for the GRE or GMAT exams.

Graduate Program Test Requirement

Are you planning to take something related to computer science/IT?

San Jose State U is smack in the middle of Silicon Valley

damn.. is GRE easy? Where can i take GRE ?

This post has been edited by unrealweapon: Jun 5 2009, 08:42 AM

cali is a good place to study... but not a very good place 2 live in...

d weather suits us very well, food for asians is everywhere

d bad part is d homeless, crimes n illness of the state..

no doubt their uni system is one of d best in d world...

What's your major?
Well I've never taken the GRE only SATs but apparently GRE is a harder version of SATs, it tests your maths and English capabilities, I think the language might be a killer.

More information can be found at MACEE's site

MACEE's Testing Services

i do not mind..
just want to know about GRE...
there are 2 types of GRE . WHich should i choose?

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Added on June 5, 2009, 11:45 amSoftware Engineering. anything related to programming.

This post has been edited by unrealweapon: Jun 5 2009, 11:45 AM

Software engineering

MS Software Engineering

Well, is your university ABET accredited?
If it is, GRE isn't necessary, all the info is available at the uni's site, anymore enquiries, you should email the admission's department.

i do not think Tunku Abdul Rahman College got ABET Accedited..

yea... i think u can arrange to take gre from macee

i think nearly all non us/canadian college are ABET accredited

how do i know which college in Malaysia is ABET accredited ?

Google is ALWAYS a good place to start.

As far as I know, none of the degree in malaysia is ABET accredited. The nearest is NUS's Bachelor of Computer Science.

none in msia... lol

just drop by ABET's website

Nice one, but I doubt that their final is that easy?? I heard from someone said that their finals are more on application, not like ours, straight forward question..

California, yea weather and food suit, but living cost is a bit pricey lah lol.

Now I'm planning to go for next January intake, either SUNY or Nebraska Lincoln, so far just two options, depend on my result.

An important question to be asked here, I wanna change my major before I get into degree level, do universities at US have major for pure chemistry...??

Students who are looking to study in the US can now visit a website, www.milkoracle.blogspot.com to learn more about the application process.

any high research activity (RU/H) university will have an excellent chemistry program.

means ivy leagues, honey. and unis of this list - http://www.carnegiefoundation.org/classifi...x=43&submit.y=9

Hey,
I would like to know how you guys transfer money there?
As i need to prepare the fees for a year and my expenses how do i allocate the money?

plenty of LAC/Uni around 3500, still lesser than India! LOL

something missing here, most Uni would required a min GPA of 2.0 to graduate.
most Uni allow one to retake if U get a D or lower. here is the catch, retake do not mean U just wipe out that D or E grade! U still keep that on your transcripts and pts accumulated does count towards your GPA!

certain Dept does set higher req, some Bschool do set the bar at a GPA of 2.6 to 3.0 to graduate.

depending on which Uni U go to, plenty of comprehensive exams!

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Added on July 14, 2009, 4:36 amits misleading to say "lets not talk about the green card for now since its for permenent resident."
if u are a permanent resident, U already got your greencard! LOL...


student VISA F1 easy to get.
employment VISA H VISA not easy today, no job no VISA! its a 3yr VISA that can be renewed once. plenty of background check going on today. HR need to submit documents like picture of office, company federal tax returns, your resume, some documentation that they cannot find locals to fit this job etc. Usually this cost the company US$2-5K to apply. Bach degree holder, better apply early when applicatio starts in Apr. Quota up, no VISA. Company gotto say bye bye to U.
E VISA also employment, doubt its easy finding a malaysian company in USA offering U that.

Green card!!! Need company sponsorship. applying with a Bach good luck to U! make sure u don't fire b4 getting your EAD or U have to restart the process from step 1! the wait today is about 9-10yrs. if u are lucky U can see your EAD card on your 7-8yr of your application!
most company today will not apply for your greencard immediately. Typical case today is work for about 2-3yrs on your H VISA then company will start the paper work. depending which lawyer company uses cost varies from US$8k to US$30K.

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Added on July 14, 2009, 4:51 amFor the Cost conscious ppl, don't expect Stanford, Yale etc

Berea College (Kentucky, USA)
- All admitted international students receive financial aid and scholarships that cover 100% of tuition, room, board, and fees for the first year of enrollment. In subsequent years, international students are expected to save $1,000 (US) to contribute toward their expenses...... Because the Berea College work program is considered part of our educational and financial aid programs, international students are able to participate even without work permits. Each student is required to work at least ten hours per week. Most international students work 15 - 20 hours per week and earn over $2,000 during the school year
-- 1410 -1980 SAT
http://www.berea.edu/prospectivestudents/a...equirements.asp
-- 25 internationals per year
http://www.berea.edu/prospectivestudents/i...onal/faq.asp#20

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
- reduced rate from US$22k down to US$14K.
http://admissions.tc.umn.edu/costsaid/tuit...html#nonresnote




The Cooper Union
- FREE! no tuition!!! But you need a US mailing address to apply.
- students resposible for Health Insurance and Living Expenses
- 1993 Nobel Prize Physics Alumnus Russell Alan Hulse
- Ranked in USNEWS for their Engineering Program
- Ranked top 10 in The USA Best Architecture Schools 2007


Olin College (Massachusetts, USA)
- No tuition fee, pay for room and meals only (http://www.olin.edu/admission/costs_fa.asp)
- Majors in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineering (Concentrations
BioEngineering, Computing, Materials Science, Systems)
- Middle 50 percent of SAT scores: 2150-2310 (http://www.olin.edu/student_life/students/2011_statistics.asp)
- Accepts 4 non-US citizens each year (http://www.olin.edu/admission/international.asp)

Wesleyan University *** Please check website for updated info ***
http://www.wesleyan.edu/

The Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program provides expenses for a four-year course of study toward a bachelor’s degree for up to twenty-two exceptionally able Asian students annually from these countries and regions: the People’s Republic of China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam. • Applications must be postmarked by January 1, 2007.

• Students are advised to register now for SAT and TOEFL or IELTS.

• Notification by April 1, 2007.

• Japan notification by March 1, 2007.

Wesleyan is now accepting applications for participation in the Wesleyan Freeman Asian Scholarship Program. The chosen applicants will join 2,700 other Wesleyan undergraduates from throughout the United States and nearly 50 countries for study with an outstanding teaching and research faculty in the sciences and mathematics, the arts, the humanities, and the social and behavioral sciences.

This program is made possible by Wesleyan University and the Freeman Foundation, which aims to improve understanding and to strengthen ties between the United States and the countries and regions of the Pacific Rim.

SCHOLARSHIP FINANCIAL AWARDS All Freeman Scholars will receive a scholarship to cover the cost of tuition and student fees (called “tuition scholarship”), regardless of their family's financial situation. (Although costs are not yet established for 2007-2008, in the 2006-2007 school year, tuition and fees totaled $34,844.) Families wishing to apply for financial aid to assist with the costs associated with room, board, travel, books and supplies and the one-time matriculation fee submit a completed international financial aid application by February 15, available at http://www.wesleyan.edu/admission/forms.html. Wesleyan's Financial Aid office will determine the family contribution. The family contribution is comprised of a parent contribution based on the parent(s) income and assets, as well as a student contribution based on student income (currently at least a $550 student income contribution for first year students) and assets. Freeman Scholars demonstrating financial need beyond the tuition scholarship and the family contribution will receive additional funding. This need-based financial aid package will consist of a loan that the Scholar pays back (currently $3,925 for first year students) after graduation and may also include student employment during the academic year (currently $2,300 for first year students). Grant funding, free to the family, will be provided to meet any remaining unmet demonstrated need.

Scholarship applicants who are not requesting financial aid to cover the costs beyond tuition will need to provide documentation that their family has the financial resources to pay those costs by submitting the Certification of Finances form together with their Freeman Scholarship application forms. The form must show that the family can fund approximately $13,000 per academic year. (Again, the cost of attendance is not yet set for the 2007-2008 academic year, but the additional budget for new matriculants in the 2006-2007 academic year is $12,150 not including travel: room $5,808; board $3,732; books and miscellaneous $2,310, one-time matriculation fee $300.)

** Pretty competitive, at most 2 students from each represented country is selected.

Aurburn Uni
http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/scholars...holarships.html
Award covers ranging from US$3.5K, 2/3 Tuition to Full (Presidential Scholar)!

*Presidential Scholars receive non-resident tuition, a $1,500 technology allowance in the first year, and the Auburn Academic Guarantee. The Auburn Academic Guarantee includes automatic admission to the Honors College and an enrichment experience valued at $4,000 during the third year.

other awards
http://www.auburn.edu/scholarship/scholars...hips.html#merit

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Added on July 14, 2009, 4:58 amThe University of Arizona

scholarship info
http://internationalstudents.arizona.edu/p...w.aspx?id=19194

Every International can take advantage of the below deal.
- residence and non residence pay same rate in Winter and Summer semester.
eg: 9 credits during Fall/Spring would cost us$$8,506.56, however Summer would cost us$2,718.56 around 70% savings!
http://www.bursar.arizona.edu/students/fee...rad&feerate=res
- fix rate tuition after 12 credits (to a max of 21). Most Uni is pay as U go.

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Added on July 14, 2009, 5:05 amOhio State University
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U.S News and World Report 2008
12th overall, 7th among public universities
4th Supply Chain Management and Logistics
4th Production and Operations Management
9th Accounting
10th Finance
12th Quantitative Analysis
13th Real Estate
15th Marketing
17th Management
8th agricultural engineering
14th industrial engineering
12th materials science and engineering
21 mechanical engineering
Public Accounting Report 2006
9th in the nation
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2007 -2008
Tuition Fees: US$23K
http://undergrad.osu.edu/intlCosts.html

International Undergraduate Scholarship
http://undergrad.osu.edu/internationalfreshman.html



of course there are plenty of deals at LAC
eg:
- Swarthmore College
- Williams College
- Carleton College
- Columbia College

This post has been edited by patryn33: Jul 14 2009, 05:05 AM

ofcoz

ur result ok mou?

Hi bro, thanks for the pm and such a good information.

I'm considering this University as well, Minnesota Twin Cities, so the tuition fees usd14k + room and board usd7k = usd21k = what we have to spend for a year over there??

Don't really get you at the visa and green card part there, haha, are you an ex-adtp and now working at US? I'm planning to stay at US as well once I graduate if I get a job over there, study for few years and continue for my master level.