Q: Is it possible to apply for colleges in US without taking A-Levels,form6 or any other Pre-U(Grade 12)? Can I be admitted into colleges in US by just using SAT scores,TOEFL/IELTS & SPM grades? A: In short: it is possible to get into US colleges without completing Grade 12; I personally know people that have gotten intoContinue reading “Is it possible to apply for US colleges without Pre-U?”
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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?”
Why PPE at Oxford? How do I prepare for it?
Q: Why did you apply to read PPE? In your opinion, what are the main differences between PPE offered in Oxford and other universities? Will it be a disadvantage for me if i do not have any portfolio, volunteering experiences, as well as knowledge on philosophy and economics? A: In my opinion, Philosophy is a big partContinue reading “Why PPE at Oxford? How do I prepare for it?”
Is AAAB sufficient for Pharmacy in the UK?
Q: I achieved AAAB in my AS Level. The three As’ are strong but I got a B in Physics since I am very weak in Physics. I am planning to pursue Pharmacy in the UK but I am worried that I will not receive offers. Should I defer to have more time to study andContinue reading “Is AAAB sufficient for Pharmacy in the UK?”
Should I study Economics?
Q: How do I know if I should go for Economics? Does it involve a lot of mathematics? If I dislike numbers but really like the qualitative part of economics, should I still go for it? A: Economics is highly mathematical in prestigious universities like Cambridge, LSE, UCL, Warwick etc. A LOT of statistics willContinue reading “Should I study Economics?”
How to write application essays to get into Actuarial Science programs in US?
Q: I am a corporate scholar currently doing ADP (1+4 program) in Taylor’s University. I am doing Actuarial Science and I plan to apply to UPenn (The Wharton School) and University of Wisconsin-Madison. May I know what is the best approach to the admission essays in order for me to get into these school? A:Continue reading “How to write application essays to get into Actuarial Science programs in US?”