Stuck in a rut after SPM ?

Same here. In fact, there is a wide array of undergraduate course that I don't even know which to choose ! So here are the basics and hopefully this will help you to not be such a blur case as I am.I think I have a clear idea of what I want now. So in return, I will help you to know what you want too. =)

Cambridge A- level

-Time : 18 months or so-so

-This course is super expensive. My rough estimate for this course would range somewhere along 20k-30k.

-This course is a have-to for anyone aiming the Ivy League colleges such as Harvard,Cambridge,Oxford and so on and so forth.

-It is highly recognized in other parts of the world so it would be easy to gain entrance to international universities.

-Be prepared to deal with examinations because this is pure based 100% on examination.

-It consist of 3 parts in the first semester.Fail one part and you would have to retake the whole 3 parts again which is going to eat not only time but also money.Same goes to second semester but it consist of only 2 parts.

-Highly recommended for those taking medicine,engineering and courses related in the field of science.

-In my honest opinion, it is best to take edexcel.

Edexcel

Time : Not really sure but should be similar to Cambridge A-level

-It is similar to Cambridge A-level in terms of what the coursework is like (100% examinations) ,frame and fees.

-If you fail one part, you would only have to take that part and not redo the whole thing. So basically, it saves money and time.

-Highly recognize as well just like Cambridge except it's easier in a sense.

- So far, the only college I know that is offering this program is HELP university.

South Australian Matriculation (SAM)

Time : 1 year or 9 months ( accelerated)

-Expensive as well. Probably around 20k.This is just rough estimation. It might be well off the mark.

-Recognized in many universities but limited if compared to GCE A-level and Edexcel.On the plus side, it is widely recognized in Australia.

-Can't really say much because I haven't done research in this program yet.

-Available in taylor's college. (Subang is one of the Taylor's college branch that I know that offers this program)

-Some call this Self Abuse Matriculation.So be prepared for the worst.

Australian Matriculation

Time : 8-9 months.

-What is the difference from SAM ? It is from Western Australia.(whattheheck I know right ? )

-For some reason,it is more expensive than SAM by a few thousand . Which is A LOT.

-50 % course work and 50% examination. So the stress on examination is lifted and it basically provides a better preparation for university life.

-Available in Sunway University.

International Baccalaureate

Time : 2 years

-HIGHLY recognized just as well as Cambridge.

-VERY flexible.So, if you ever want to change your mind, it is permitted unlike other programs.

-Gain entry to highly esteemed universities such as Imperial College and many others.

- I don't know the fees so I can't touch it in terms of finance.

These programs are for those people interested in studying abroad.For those that want to study locally, STPM is really the best choice to take.Hopefully this helps and so good luck hunting down your dream colleges and universities.