Abbey College Cambridge is a small, private college situated near the train station, in the city of Cambridge. They offer A-Level, GCSE and foundation courses although the subjects offered are somewhat limited due to size of the college. In terms of the application for the A Level course, it was fairly simple – most ofContinue reading “Life@Abbey College Cambridge – A-level”
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Life@MCKL – A-level
Image Source Methodist College Kuala Lumpur. I’d never even heard of it until my next door neighbour attended college there in 2012-13 while I was in the last two years of my secondary school. Looking back, I have no idea why I so confidently decided to do my A-Level at MCKL. The minute I heardContinue reading “Life@MCKL – A-level”
Life@TCSJ-SAM
South Australian Matriculation (SAM) or presently known as SACE International is an Australian-based pre university program that heavily involves the combination of coursework and final examination, which ultimately leads you to earning an Australian Year 12 qualification. As for myself, I did SAM back in 2013, in which I joined during the July intake atContinue reading “Life@TCSJ-SAM”
Psychology Personal Statement
This personal statement is part of this student’s successful admission to study Psychology in the University College London (UCL), King’s College London (KCL), University of Warwick, University of Edinburgh and University of Manchester. A friend of mine who at the age of 15 could not do basic reading or writing although receiving similar education asContinue reading “Psychology Personal Statement”
Actuarial Science/ Maths & Stats/ MORSE Personal Statement
Cedric Teoh is currently reading BSc in Actuarial Science at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). This personal statement was part of his successful application to the LSE and City University London (Actuarial Science), Imperial College London (Maths & Stats) and the University of Warwick (MORSE). I enjoy analytical subjects that requireContinue reading “Actuarial Science/ Maths & Stats/ MORSE Personal Statement”
A Guide to Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Netherlands, Land of Culture, Cycling, Coffee shops and more
In a Q&A session, CollegeLAH asked Matthew about his journey to the University College Utrecht (UCU) in the Netherlands. Tell us a little bit about yourself Matthew. I’m a proud Penangite! However, 2 years ago, I decided to take a leap of faith and ventured to Saint Joseph’s Institution International in Singapore for my sixthContinue reading “A Guide to Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Netherlands, Land of Culture, Cycling, Coffee shops and more”
A Coffee Enthusiast’s Application to Oxford for Physics
Applying to Oxford for Physics (Not my Dad’s) If you’re reading this, you just might possibly be considering the thought of maybe perhaps APPLYING FOR PHYSICS at Oxford. Do it. My dad (whose physics application advice is also on this website) and I are the only Malaysian physicists here and we’d love for you allContinue reading “A Coffee Enthusiast’s Application to Oxford for Physics”
Economics Personal Statement 4
Suah Jing Lian is currently reading BSc in Economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (2015-2018). This personal statement was part of his successful application to The LSE, University College London, University of Warwick and Bristol University. My interest in economics stems from growing up in Malaysia. Living in Kuala Lumpur, the financialContinue reading “Economics Personal Statement 4”
Cambridge Interview: Natural Sciences (Churchill College)
Image Source So you wanna make it to Cambridge? Well listen up, fellow knowledge-seeker, for this path is not for the faint-hearted. The journey to Cambridge is difficult and for the most part a lot of luck. I will recount to you my experience being interviewed in Churchill College, University of Cambridge. Do not however,Continue reading “Cambridge Interview: Natural Sciences (Churchill College)”
Economics Personal Statement 3
Ronald Yiap is currently reading BSc in Economics at The London School of Economics and Political Science (2015-2018). This personal statement was part of his successful application to The LSE, University College London, University of Warwick for Economics and King’s College London for Politics. Despite living in a suburban boarding school, I closely followed theContinue reading “Economics Personal Statement 3”
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