how was your stpm result? i didn't get anything even if i've got cgpa of 3.42

Huh? Impossible! Just wait. Maybe they'll need some time to contact all the qualifiers.

Urs better than me.

Congrats!
Glad for you.
I'll be flying to Penang on Sunday...
Hope it's not too rush.

BTW, how's your preparation?

hehehe ... got the email from utm to go for interview .

apparently there's no world ranking for architecture schools, mainly bcoz US uses different system from the REST of the WORLD, so they didnt really conform any ranking standards. but each country has their own rankings for architecture schools.

united kingdom - there are 3 columns in the ranking, at it is arranged with research as priority. other schools that arent research oriented are still good, refer to the times score column

united states

australia

congratulations! when is ur interview?

anyone got it from UM ?

UM dont do interviews. they get their offer straight from UPU.

it's a directive from the ministry which the school have been fighting to get around.

azarimy, i had seen some stuff about aussie architecture..so actually what is UTS is debated thr?
mind to share about view on aussie unis in architecture?
just to let those who is coming in to unimelb 2008 ..they r changing the system to 3 yrs of study and which the bachelor/master type..
so which mean after 3 yrs u can work..
tat is all i know..plz correct me..
i browse thru UWA and they r going to do the same too...
i wondering if i finish i shud proceed joining the 1st batch of this type of programme or work and wait for another year?coz im doing diploma here ...which will lead to deakin uni...which i doubt of it status...


This post has been edited by KVReninem: Apr 20 2007, 10:05 PM

mind to tell me wat did u do???

wat kind of explanation did u gv? send to who? is there an expired date for appeal?

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Added on April 20, 2007, 10:25 pmAh... Still havent done any preparation. Cos it's too sudden. LOL.

So what shud we wear? Formal? And wat to bring???

Maybe we can meet up there.

This post has been edited by europology: Apr 20 2007, 10:50 PM

Haha. Same here. Haven't done any preparation yet...

As for attire, I also don't have any idea. Any recommendation here? Semi-casual? I think collared long shirt with tie will do.

BTW, when the guy from USM called, I asked him whether we need to prepare any drawing or not. He said just bring anything which is relevant. So I guess we should be bringing, right?

I guess I'll just stick to long sleeves and pants. Shud be formal rite then. Just that tie is optional.

Anything that we shud bring? Birth cert and all that?

Ya. I also wanna know. Can anyone clarify this? Cz i'll be leaving for penang tomorrow...

huhu..i got an offer to matrix (yes..im a post spm)

i heard that the ones that have gone to oversea are those who wants to pursue in medicine.

i also been informed that some universities in UK accept matrix graduate.
really dizzy thinking how im gonna get into oversea Universities if i enter matrix.

aza,know any Uni there (or mayB urs,seffield) that accept matrix graduate to do degree (specifically--->>architecture) ???

really blur right now..need to know b4 entering matrix (not really sure to go in or not ) on 14 may.

times ticking...

Confirm it's formal wear, and tie is optional.

I've just asked a fren of mine who's doing archi course in USM.



and btw, may i know some of the most famous architects in Malaysia? and cud u list down their most famous representative works? very very thank u!

and btw aza, wat r the questions that r normally asked during the interview?

UTS? university technology sydney? i dunno, coz i didnt follow them closely.

i dont quite understand, what is going to be changed? as far as i know, australian univs comply to RIBA, means it's either 3+2, or 4+1 for part 2. which degree are they changing into a 3 year system? 1st or 2nd degree?

boring nak ulang, but i'll just write it here. do refer to this post from this point forward.

3 things to BRING

i. ur certificates. original certs. ALL OF THEM including ur birth certificate.

ii. ur portfolio. a collection of drawings, designs or artworks showcased neatly to give an outline of ur skills, capabilities and resourcefulness.

iii. ur stationaries. for any drawing tests that u will have to sit especially for UTM. i'm not sure if USM still have their drawing tests.

what to wear?

i'll be short and simple. be OUTSTANDING.

if u can be outstanding using formal attire, then do so. u need to burn the image of urself in the minds of the interviewers. ofcourse, the safest way is to wear the typical white shirt, long sleeve, black slacks, leather shoes and a tie combo. but believe me, u'll find that almost everyone is wearing that.

if u believe in ur personality, results and abilities to sell urself, then what u wear is not important. just wear something and be confident about it.

do not wear something offensive. dont wear like a mat rempit or a slut. dont wear sandals or slippers (for girls TOO!). dont wear like u're going home to sleep. no t-shirts whatsoever. no 3/4 pants, shorts, or even cargo pants.

things that have been asked during interview:

i. why didnt u wear any watches?
ii. red socks?
iii. what's in the bag?
iv. too much mascara today?
v. there's something on ur neck. is that a tie?

be sure to have a good answer to whatever u wear. u must be able to reason properly. simple answers like "it's the only stuff i have to wear", "i wear this bcoz i like it" or "i wasnt informed what else to wear" just wont cut it. u must be able to explain what u wear and why. all architects do. dressing up is a conscious effort, people!

as far as i know, matrix students are NOT accepted in overseas universities. that's the default standpoint. and yes, there might be some students that are accepted to overseas universities using matrix, but i'm pretty sure those are unique cases and does not apply to everyone. for example, a matrix student awarded with a joint petronas-british petroleum scholarship might allow him to straightaway study in the UK using a bypass clause.

point is, no u cant. not by conventional means.

thanks.

but do we need to bring photocopied certs (that hv been certified as authentic photocopies by scul authorities) besides the original certs?

This post has been edited by europology: Apr 21 2007, 05:40 PM

I don't have portfolio. So I think I'll draw a few drawings and compile them into a clear holder file. Hope that's sufficient.

I just know a few architects from Malaysia, namely Ar. Jimmy Lim, Ar. Hijjas Kasturi (yea, I like his design! The upcoming Kuching Tower is designed by him), Ken Yeang, etc.

Not sure whether they will ask specifically about the works of these architects or not...haha.

How about reknowned architects from other countries?

leonardo va vincci an architect ... ?
dont forget KLCC designer .

ok, thanx a lot for the info, seems like i couldn't find UCD and Deakin in the ranking... I heard from my friend that Deakin ranking quite worrying, i thought of planning to pursue my part 2 there...need to rethink again...



it's better if you study more about the building and also the architect, learn a bit about basic knowledge of architecture, usually they wanna see ur skill in drawing, ur opinion in architecture...is it mr.aza

i've been asked in UTM interview, what building do you like in Kuala Lumpur...but i didn't passed the interview though...

This post has been edited by katunX: Apr 21 2007, 07:56 PM

no. just bring the originals.



some universities didnt submit or made clear enough information for the assessment. it doesnt mean that they were too low in the ranking . but personally, deakin is not high on my list.

yes. they would ask more on ur opinion about architecture rather than what u know or what is stated in the wikipedia. personally, i'd be more impressed if u know why tabung haji building was shaped like an hour glass, or the reason behind mesiniaga's steely exterior; rather than the actual height of KLCC or how many stairs KL tower has.