That is a bit less compared to other countries iinm?

btw I was looking at entry (general and degree specific) requirements for Uni of Auckland here

http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospect...ts_overseas.cfm
http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/for/prospect...rements.cfm#sat

I'm a little unsure about something, can I as a malaysian apply with the SAT I?

This post has been edited by BurgaFlippinMan: Jun 25 2007, 07:12 PM

You should be able to. As long as you meet the minimum requirements. I know people who have applied using SAM and Australian Year 12.

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Added on June 25, 2007, 8:05 pmEmperorMeng, do you get taxed on your interest?

This post has been edited by haya: Jun 25 2007, 08:05 PM

Does malaysian highschool (up to SPM) plus SAT I fit in anywhere?

Burga - who is getting a bit impatient waiting for them to reply his email. Lol

This post has been edited by BurgaFlippinMan: Jun 25 2007, 11:17 PM

EmperorMeng got into UoA with SAM. It should be possible. I don't think UoA will take into consideration your SPM. Just out of curiosity, where did you sit for your SAT Burga?

Auckland U by and large should be prompt with their emails. However, they ARE 4 hours ahead of us, so while we're still working it's dinner time for them.

BurgaFlippinMan,
I find NZ institutions often have difficulty converting foreign qualifications. That probably explains the somehwat inconsistent entry requirements, ie SAT I. IMO, if they accept STPM and A'levels, they really should be asking for SAT II. But that's an aside. In any case, I have a friend in AUT who got in with SAT I (and no SPM) so it shouldn't be a problem with Auckland U. They also accept SAM and CPU.

Yes, their entry requirements aren't that high. When I applied, all they wanted was 3 Cs for Bursary for most courses (but higher for courses like engineering, medicine etc). Not sure what they want now - don't quite understan NCEA grading - but it seems pretty difficult to NOT achieve university entrance. But this isn't quite the place to rant about NCEA.

Haya,
Interest is always taxed isn't it? And at a higher rate if you don't have an IRD number.

Not in Australia if you're a intl student. Sigh. Thanks for the info.

I meant NZ. No worries.

SAT i dont know, why not SAM
I did SAM, cheaper than A levels and 1 yr only.
i dont save, sorry.
no income = no savings.
hence, no effect.
i suck

This post has been edited by EmperorMeng: Jun 26 2007, 03:36 PM

thats because I already sat for the SAT.

should be no problem, based on that link u gave.
are you still in college?
SAT of yours, finish already and meet requirement?

I'm in Upper Form 6 now, struggling a bit tho in the science stream (it was never quite my thing). SAT done and met requirements. Does this mean that I may be able to use SPM+SAT to apply since the SPM is an O-level equivalent? I've already emailed enquiries but have yet to get a reply.

which university are you planning to pursue in?

well I'm lookin at Auckland, but nothing is concrete...interested to do architecture though

When did you email your enquiries? Make sure you email the international office, not the faculty. It is a bit hard to get concrete information when you have a unusual qualification (I've been there. They seem to think all Malaysians do STPM/UEC).

For architecture you'll need more than just SAT. They require a portfolio (examples of your work). It's pretty difficult to get into Auckland Uni's architecture course... a lot of people I know opt for Unitec (a polytech) cos Auckland Uni rejected them. Not sure how it works for international students though.

SOrry I didnt see this reply earlier. THanks.

Some time at the end of last week. OK, I'll check where I mailed em too.



Yea I know. I just dont know whether the SPM+SAT combo will work.

If SAT without SPM works, I don't see why SAT with SPM won't work. That friend of mine who did SAT went thru a private homeschooling centre so she had ONLY SAT.

Did she submit anything else? Like her home school test scores? I know a friend who homeschools too and she has test scores to worry about too.

Well I got a reply finally. Apparently they want A-Levels. Lol you are right, they do seem kinda inconsistent with this.

there're plenty of options available, why not consider universities like Otago?