<p>Hey guys,would appreciate some enlightenment. Am a Chinese Malaysian student doing A-Levels.Haven't done SATs yet but as soon as I finish a few practice books,will get to it.Btw, a few friends who have sat for it and I believe to be around the similar standard got around 800 maths and 750 verbal.</p>
<p>Here are my stats:</p>
<p>Aced my O-Levels (7 subjects,all As)</p>
<p>Aced my Form 5 (Year 11) national exams (10 subjects,10 A1s)</p>
<p>Under a national oil company (PETRONAS) full scholarship to read Economics in the UK. However,am looking at universities in the US as I believe they are more mathematical (which I think is more practical in my course)</p>
<p>Doing my A-Levels in 6 subjects (Math,Further Math,Chem,Physics,Econs,Thinking Skills).Projected grade A in all.</p>
<p>IELTS band of 8.5/9.0</p>
<p>Top 3 in class of 40</p>
<p>Work Experience
Worked as a waiter in 2 F&B outlets,2 months at a time each.
Taught math as a part-time tutor throughout the year to a student of similar age.
Coached basketball in school and college.
In the midst of starting a private business revolving around editted wedding videos.</p>
<p>ECs</p>
<p>Represented Malaysia as a panelist in the ASEAN Japan-Junior Summit 2003 regarding corss-cultural communication in Tokyo,Japan. (Also won a full scholarship to stay in Japan for a month)
Winner of Standard Charted national English short-story writing competition.
National record holder of highest scoring word in Scrabble of 365 points.
Runner-up (individual) and 2nd runners-up (team) in national scrabble competition.
Champions of state basketball championships.
Runners-up in state debate championships.
2nd runners-up in state swimming championships.
Representing college (now) in basketball,junior captain.
Represented college house in debate championships.
Represented high school in athletics,basketball,squash.
Editor of school magazine.</p>
<p>Member of the American Field Society (AFS)
Consistently do community service via Rotaract club.
Training to be a qualified Lifesaver.
Member of MENSA.</p>
<p>Founder and president of Scrabble Society at college.
President of the basketball club in college.
Running for treasurer's post in student's council end of this month and I stand a good chance.</p>
<p>Others : I speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Melayu. I can also converse in basic Mandarin and Japanese. Am in the process of self-studying French.</p>
<p>I am taking up dance classes in Salsa and breakdancing.</p>
<p>Recently took up body building as a hobby half a year ago.</p>
<p>No professional qualifications,but have been playing guitar for almost 7 years now....lead guitarist and leader of a local band.</p>
<p>I play golf as a past time with a 24 handicap.</p>
<p>Planning to take part in the Malaysian Toray Science Foundation (MTSF) to work on a physics project.</p>
<p>Additional Notes: I wouldn't be going to either the US or the UK if not for my scholarship.Am looking at different scholarships such as Rhodes and the GIC scholarship as both have better financial allowances and prestige.</p>
<p>Btw...for those enquiring why I have such a science b/ground while I'm planning to read Econs, 2 main reasons.Firstly, I've always had a science b/ground education. Secondly and more imporantly,I believe Econs is a science of choice.To make the best,most efficient choice available.My science subjects will help me hone in on my analytical and creative skills,contributing to my purpose of studying Econs.</p>
<p>I complete my A-Levels course by June next year...hope to take SATS soon. I wish to get feedback to make the best choice available to me. Your advice will be greatly appreciated. Thank you my friends.</p>