UK Universities vs Australian Universities? This wasn’t a very hard question for me. I made up my mind two years ago when I was choosing between scholarship offers from Petronas and KPM Bursary. I chose the UK, because I have been dreaming of studying in the UK since young. Plus, UK universities are more prestigiousContinue reading “Choosing between UK and Australia”
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CommonApp Essay – To Dare
The essay below, which was required by The Common Application, successfully got Lim Sheau Yun admitted into Yale University, Stanford University, Columbia University, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth College, Brown University, University of Chicago, Duke University, Barnard College and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Some students have a background or story that is so central to their identity that theyContinue reading “CommonApp Essay – To Dare”
Essays for Applications to University of California
The essays below, which are required by the University of California (UC) application system, successfully got him admitted into UC San Diego, UC Los Angeles, and wait-listed at UC Berkeley. All identifying names have been removed as the owner would prefer to be anonymous Prompt #1 Describe the world you come from — for example,Continue reading “Essays for Applications to University of California”
Applying to Pharmacy in the UK
1. How did you write your personal statement? Instead of trying to emphasise on WHAT I have that will allow me to cope with studying Pharmacy, I wrote more on WHY I want to study that particular programme. I think that made my personal statement stand out compared with the rest of the applicants,Continue reading “Applying to Pharmacy in the UK”
To Stuff or not to Stuff that in?
That is the Question. Image Source Packing can be a long and arduous process and — I’ll admit — even infuriating at times, especially if you’re going abroad. This means that once you’ve forgotten to pack that favorite poster you need to look at before going to bed every day, you will not be sleepingContinue reading “To Stuff or not to Stuff that in?”
4 Stages of the Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship Selection Process
Yayasan Khazanah has several scholarships up for application: the Global, Watan, Asia, Cambridge and Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies Merdeka Scholarships. I am a Yayasan Khazanah (YK) Global Scholar, sponsored for both my Pre-U and Undergraduate studies. The process has not changed much since I went through the 4 stages (2 years ago). In theContinue reading “4 Stages of the Yayasan Khazanah Global Scholarship Selection Process”
Natural Sciences in the University of Cambridge
Image Source Before you start reading about my experience, I do have a reminder. Personally, I think that some parts of my experience should be an example of what NOT to do throughout the application process, as opposed to what you SHOULD do or CAN do. CHOOSING A COURSE Many students have a problem decidingContinue reading “Natural Sciences in the University of Cambridge”
Chemical Engineering Personal Statement (Anonymous 1)
This Engineering Personal Statement was part of this student’s successful application to the University of Cambridge, University College London, University of Bath and University of Manchester for Chemical Engineering. Wastewater with high COD and BOD are the main factors in water pollution in industrial areas. My concerns about water pollution were accelerated when I saw how waste was directly drainedContinue reading “Chemical Engineering Personal Statement (Anonymous 1)”
Can I apply for early action and regular decision at US colleges?
Q: For US uni applications, are we allowed to apply for both early action and regular decision for the same college? If I am rejected in the early action pool, can i still apply for regular decision? A: Do take note that not many universities offer early action as compared to early decision, so you wouldContinue reading “Can I apply for early action and regular decision at US colleges?”
Applying to Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London (Part 2)
Physical Interview If you do not receive the interview invitation by the end of February, your application can be considered unsuccessful. The admission tutor will interview all short-listed applicants in KL within a few days in the middle of March. One of the good things about this interview is that you don’t have to payContinue reading “Applying to Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London (Part 2)”
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