US Education queries

[Hann93]

[FONT=Arial]Hey guys :laugh, I

[Hann93]

errm thank you? :) but i cant seem to find any answers there :(

[lonewolf5999]

If you are taking the SPM this year, it is highly unlikely you will be able to leave for the US in the fall of 2011. To be admitted to the fall 2011 intake, you'll need to submit your application by the end of this year. Considering that you haven't taken any of the standardised tests US colleges require, it doesn't seem likely that you'll be able to make this deadline.

Even if you do finish all your tests in time, you ought to be aware that you're applying with only an SPM qualification, whereas nearly everybody else applying from Malaysia holds some sort of post-SPM qualification, meaning you're up against some very stiff competition. It's going to be very difficult getting into selective colleges if you've only completed your SPM.

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b) For SAT II, is it a good idea to take a combination of science subjects in order to strengthen your chances? I read somewhere that it would be less credible to take a subject that is relatively easy such as

[shuwenteo]

[URL="http://www.wiselikeus.com/collegewise/2010/09/dont-fall-for-the-sham.html"]If you think that only Harvard will do and that a Kenyon education just won

[Hann93]

thanks lonewolf
thanks shuwenteo, i get your point. im planning to apply to other non ivies too, it seems that ADP transfers usually always (according to the counsellor) transfers less, i felt that it would be a better option to take the SATs as an entrance exam =)

but i am still curious about successful ADP applicants due to the high cost of studying 4 years overseas =) i guess im still keeping my options open

thanks again btw

[unsolvedcryptex]

[quote=Hann93;345183]However, the intakes are usually on September and October, so I guess I would have to wait till 2012 in order to apply and receive confirmation letters right? That would mean a 10 month gap after my Australian Pre-U. The reason I plan to take an Australia Pre-U is so that I can apply to study in Australia in case my US application falls through.[FONT=Arial]But after reviewing my plan, I find that this plan isn

[lonewolf5999]

For second, I second lonewolf. You should check individual school you are applying to before choosing. Most of the time, if you are taking Economics or other art subjects, choosing Maths 1, Literature and History is the combination you should take. Avoid taking Chinese. But you may take it like the "fourth" subject. It won't hurt. It won't make you outstanding that's all. Most of the time, if no preference was stated, then take anything you are good at.

I have never heard of any colleges specifying that prospective humanities and social science majors should take such a combination of SAT subject tests, so I'm curious as to why you claim that people "should" take this combination.

However, if you plan to enter as freshman, you should apply within 1 year of starting your education at ADP/ADTP. If you really want to enter Yale, then get a scholarships to study at INTEC. You stand high chances to enter if you insist on taking ADFP and wish to enter Ivy Leagues. Or else, pay to get into INTEC. Some are not under scholarships. The thing is, A levels is the best There are very few people who are admitted to Yale every year, so unless you know that over the years, many of these students have come from INTEC, I don't think you can claim that "If you really want to enter Yale, then get a scholarships to study at INTEC."

[Hann93]

errm unsolvedcryptex, so you mean its possible but just going to be tough to mix both education plans together right? the reason i have opted for that choice is because my parents preferred me to take up an australian education, opting to go for a US education is ultimately my choice. thus, i decided on this plan hoping that i would somehow be able to convince them later on letting me study in the states.

Hypothetically if I were to follow up on my current plan, that would mean i have to submit all application essays and SAT results before december of 2011 to the colleges of my choice right?

Also im planning to take up an undergraduate course in business studies, any reccomendations on colleges that specialize in undergraduate courses like these? most of the reputable ones that ive found are those like u penn, u michigan, NYU stern, MIT sloan etc which are pretty expensive, not to mention tough to secure a spot. it would be great if you guys could provide some other choices besides the obvious ones above, as you guys mentioned, the ivies arent everything.:laugh or perhaps provide an opinion or two on the above colleges :)) it would help me narrow down my choices and start preparing for any required SAT subject tests.

in the event if i magically am able to convince my parents to let me take up ADP/ ADTP, am i still required to take up the SAT exam if i were to apply as a freshman to any US colleges for the term of fall 2012?

You stand high chances to enter if you insist on taking ADFP and wish to enter Ivy Leagues.

i dont really understand the above statement, mind clarifying why? :P thank you so much (btw is it a typo lol)

thank you all again for helping, everything seems much clearer to me now

[Leen]

I took US History for SAT II. I studied economics. I am currently immersing myself in East Asian languages classes. I am working with the mathematics department.

My point?
It does not matter what you take for SAT II. Just take what you like. The admissions people should be open-minded enough to accept your interests as opposed to looking at how GOOD you are at SCIENCE subjects. Moreover, if the admissions are not open-minded enough and reject you from the school, then it just means that the school is not good enough for you to begin with.

I had experience with an admissions office who wrote to me stating that they had sent my offer letter to "Thailand" when I told them specifically to send the offer letter to US as opposed to Malaysia. O.o //Not that it's anything relevant to this topic.


As for the ADP/ADFP program, it does not matter once again. I took ADFP program because that was required of me. Some people took ACTP and they still got into good schools. Ivies are famous but some of the Ivies are not as great as Malaysians tend to believe. It depends vastly on the field that you are interested in. If I have the choice between Brown and Carnegie Mellon for a CS degree, I'll pick Carnegie Mellon anytime over Brown. Don't overrate Ivies. They are good but do not generalize everything. Widen your horizon and look into other possibilities too. ^.^

[unsolvedcryptex]

I have never heard of any colleges specifying that prospective humanities and social science majors should take such a combination of SAT subject tests, so I'm curious as to why you claim that people "should" take this combination.

There are very few people who are admitted to Yale every year, so unless you know that over the years, many of these students have come from INTEC, I don't think you can claim that "If you really want to enter Yale, then get a scholarships to study at INTEC."

Yes there isn't much specification of the SAT II subjects. Ignore the should. WTV.

for the second claim, it's sarcasm. Take it as a pinch of salt

Hope this clarifies things up

[dragon]

The ten months gap won't be wasted even if you take Aus Pre-u. In fact it is the best time to do the things you have never had time to do before. You could use it to do volunteer work, go abroad for a 3month work study program, learn a new language or get a job related to what you want to study in US