<p>Maybe they’re all packing? </p>
<p>Hi everyone. I’m actually here on behalf of my sister (I did the whole SAT thing years and years ago) - she’s finishing off her A-levels at the moment and will be taking a gap year next year to do some community service and (hopefully) her SATs. Wanted to check with you experienced people whether you guys know of anyone/anywhere providing classes or prep for SATs in Malaysia (preferably KL).</p>
<p>^ I don’t think she would need prep classes if she’s taking A-levels right now. Math is easy and the College Board SAT book and Barron’s 2400 is enough, imo.</p>
<p>@imanazman, if your sister would really want those classes, i think MACEE provides them. princeton review does too. and i know of this penn alum who gives prep classes. but i concur with xfiona. as long as she studies for it, she should be fine. even better if she’s a prolific reader.</p>
<p>@hydrogen, is that kimberley ho you talking about? 
and why don’t you look around for scholarships now? it still ain’t too late. i think JPA gives scholarships for undergrad studies in US. so do other corporations too i think.</p>
<p>@yeejietang LOL, yes it is Kimberley… does everyone know her!? Haha… scholarships… aren’t they given AFTER you’ve accepted a college to go to? And I don’t think its a 100% thing I’ll get one, so why risk accepting an expensive uni and failing scholarship, being stuck to it? Gah, its too high a risk to take (unless a scholarship can be obtained with reasonable certainty). Besides, maybe I need to do time in a CC… probably deserve it too, what with my slacking off during my school years =p. I’ll just have to force Berkeley/Stanford/Caltech to BEG for me the 2nd time around, lol.</p>
<p>@imanazman I agree with yeejietang. She only needs the collegeboard book and maybe a second refernce book, time to prepare and no more. SAT1 may actually be harder than SAT2 for her, as she’s doing A levels. I would know, as I had triple 800s in them, while having a less competitive SAT1 score of 2150. She’ll do fine =)</p>
<p>@imanazman - packing? Wouldn’t it be a tad too early for that, heh?</p>
<p>@hydrogen - You could try. What most of them want is proof of acceptance to the college (i.e. your offer letter); not your commitment to it. UCLA is too good a school to pass on! By the way, I’m curious to know why you applied, with such a price tag and all.</p>
<p>Where can you take the SAT in Malaysia? I might be going there soon.</p>
<p>python38: [Test</a> Center Code Search - SAT Test Center Codes](<a href=“http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_code/codeSearchSatTest.jsp]Test”>http://apps.collegeboard.com/cbsearch_code/codeSearchSatTest.jsp)</p>
<p>Thanks :).</p>
<p>hello guys…I’ll be going to the States this fall too, provided I don’t screw up my A2. Accepted to Texas A@M and Texas at Austin, but didn’t make the cut for the Ivies.
Kinda sad, but Hydrogen looks sadder LOLZ (sorry no offense :-P)</p>
<p>Anyway i’m all geared up n looking forward to Austin…do tell if u know of any fellow Malaysian headed there.
@Hydrogen: If i was in ur circumstances i would probably do a cc too</p>
<p>Anyone applying for the STEPs (Sixth Term Examination Papers?)</p>
<p>I may be taking them in Malaysia, but the examination fee is RM1400 (£281) compared to £78 in Britain…</p>
<p>Is there any way to get around this?</p>
<p>@magina XD, none taken. My parents are way more agonized on the prospect of sending me to a CC than I am! But you neva know, this could be the start of a new life lesson, one that I may be forever grateful for, yada yada, lol. Good luck in Austin and in your A2! (I let myself go during A2, but still managed to wrangle 4As and a B so you’ll do fine, trust me =P)</p>
<p>@imanazman If you are insisting on lessons, I know someone giving them. Someone from KL going to Stanford this fall no less (3 guesses on who this is; hint-you only need to scroll the last page!). LOL. I’ll provide you with additional info if you’re interested (and perhaps get a slice of that cash she’s raking in, ahahaha) =)</p>
<p>@phyton38 Sorry, I wish I knew more about STEPs… one way to get around this is to plan a holiday to London and drop by a testing center 4, surprise, the cheaper STEPs! Haha, If someone gets a better plan, please don’t hesitate to share, really!</p>
<p>@bryantomato Simple. Had $ then, no $ now. TADA!</p>
<p>Btw, how long will it take to make our visas? If I’m applying for a CC, it’ll take a while, and perhaps not enough to make 1… I read somewhere it was a maximum 4 months period, but what’s the minimum. Any help/info appreciated. =)</p>
<p>hydrogen - not to rub salt in the wound, but i would too. my goodness, 2150 SAT and triple 800s…you’re waaaaay too overqualified! good luck with the applications though :)</p>
<p>I think it depends, but I read that it’s 2 business days once it’s approved. However, my tourist visa took only one day and I had to go to Wisma MCA the next day to pick it up.</p>
<p>@ xfiona - there is no such thing as being overqualified for a CC, no doubt the rigor and quality of classes at a CC might not be a match if compared to top universities. There are many other qualified candidates who attend community colleges to save money. Moreover, you’re only taking lower division classes at a CC and I am not sure the disparity between these classes at a CC and a top tier university would undermine the academic growth of a candidate. The greatest thing one might not find at a CC would be the the typical “college experience” one would find at universities like UCLA and perhaps similar motivation among your peers.</p>
<p>@ hydrogen - CC might save you a few bucks and teach you some lessons in life which might or might not be valuable to you. Of course, it is always much better to have a full undergraduate experience; but after going through that myself; I personally think all of that is overrated. Be motivated, pick the right classes and you might find many hidden gems among CC faculties. Also, pick the right set of friends; which I am sure you would have no problem finding similarly motivated students like you who wants to transfer to top universities. In some cases, your decision to enroll at a CC amid your circumstances would put you at an advantage in transfer admission decisions.</p>
<p>Anyone applying/accepted to UC San Diego? I’m looking to get in touch with some fellow Malaysian students (if any) at America’s finest city.</p>
<p>Soo many Malaysians! Where are my fellow Indonesians? lol</p>
<p>anyone from malaysia going to University of Michigan this fall?</p>
<p>yeap…u’ll have at least a handful of Pet scholars to keep u company</p>
<p>pet = petronas?</p>
<p>Yea. haha.</p>
<p>I am new here…</p>
<p>just wondering if its better to apply by yourself or go through an agency?</p>