SPM 2015 Students can use the trial results to register for January 2016 intakes at private universities

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As reported in the Star Online on October 8, 2014 – After the intense debate over the forecast Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results, students can now use it to enrol in private tertiary institutions as early as January.

However, they can only formally register for their courses when the actual SPM results are released in March.

This was in contrast to the earlier circular by the ministry that forecast SPM results could not be used for enrolment into pre-university programmes.

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For the first time, the SPM results will be released on March 3 – two weeks earlier than the norm – to enable students to complete their pre-university courses in time to further their studies overseas.

Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said the decision was made after extensive consultation with stakeholders from various private education institutions.

“Previously, the concern was that students could not complete the academic year in time for foreign university intakes.

“By bringing forward the SPM results release date, everything is now in full compliance with Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) requirements while giving enough room for students to go overseas (in time for foreign university intakes).

“With the results out in early March, students have time to complete the minimum 43-week requirement for the (pre-university) academic year,” he told The Star during his visit to Menara Star here yesterday.

Idris said this was the first time the release date for SPM results had been pushed forward.

“I’m very grateful to (Education director-general) Datuk Dr Khair Mohd Yusof for his help in resolving this matter quickly,” he added.

Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities (Mapcu) president Datuk Dr Parmjit Singh commended the Education Ministry for being responsive to the issue, adding that it was only right that the final decision focused on the students’ needs.

He noted that students had to complete at least 50 credits within the 43 weeks of their foundation courses, so they could still choose to enrol earlier and begin the “non-core” activities in their courses.

“But they will only begin the core activities (such as examination-based credits) once they are formally registered as students, after the SPM results are out,” he said.

Idris and Dr Parmjit had earlier attended a press conference on the matter at the Education Ministry in Putrajaya. It is understood that there will be further deliberation between the ministry, Mapcu and other stakeholders.

What to Study After SPM?

Many students in Malaysia tend to choose their course based on what their parents or relatives recommend, rather than on what they are good at or really like to study. The end result is that a lot of Malaysian students discover that they have started on courses that may be unsuitable to them after studying a few semesters. Worse is when they start work, they find that it is not what they like.

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Students who are not sure of what to study after SPM can contact EduSpiral Consultant Services to help guide you to choose the right course and university. There are many Pre-University or Diploma programmes that you can go for after SPM so it can be confusing for you to choose the right one.

Choosing the right university can be confusing and depends on a lot of factors like your budget, results, passion, skills and career goals.

When choosing a course students need to choose based on your personal strengths and your career

goals. Let the experienced counselors at EduSpiral Consultant Services take you step-by-step through the choices.

Most importantly, the right course will help you to develop skills for the long term, for your career and personal development. The skills for a successful future include, communication, English-language proficiency, problem-solving, strategic and analytical skills, creative thinking, innovation, team-work, leadership and assimilating new ideas.

There are so many courses out there and it can be confusing to choose the right course to study after SPM, UEC, STPM, O-Levels or A-Levels. Choosing the right course is a big decision and it is important to get it right as it can impact your future success.

Lonnie Sik is an experienced counselor with over 15 years of experience in the private education industry in Malaysia. He has helped thousands of students in choosing the right course and university. He has in-depth knowledge of the private universities in Malaysia, the courses and career paths to help students in choosing the right course.

So how should you go about choosing the best course that fits you?

Step 1: Look at your Interests, Skills & Personality 

This requires the individual to develop a certain degree of self-awareness. This require you to ask:

1. What kind of person am I?
2. What do I like?
3. What are my hobbies?
4. What is my personality?

This process of self-assessment consists of using several instruments in order to uncover your interests, personality type, work related values and skills. It is looking at these things in combination that can help you figure out what courses will be good matches for you, and you could learn something that will surprise you. The greater the overlap between an individual’s interests, aptitudes and personal characteristics and those required by the area of study, the greater the degree of satisfaction when engaged in that area of study. This process will help you decide which course best fits you. If you find the right course at the right college you will be inspired to succeed.

Match what you have come to know about yourself (self-assessment) to a course. During this phase of the career planning process you will decide which course is the best fit for you based on what you now know about yourself and the courses you have researched. This will entail looking at the jigsaw pieces of your life to date and putting them together. Considering your interests, hobbies, skills, aptitudes and achievements, both academic and personal, and identifying certain personality traits combined with appropriate course exploration will hold the key to successful course choice.

Step 2: Look at your Actual Results

Your results in SPM, UEC, or O-Levels will act as a guide in what you are actually good at. For example, if you are good in Physics & Add Maths, then you can consider engineering courses. If you fail in any of these subjects and want to study engineering, then you are being unrealistic.

Step 3: Research the courses and offer at top colleges or universities

Make a list of courses to explore that are of interest to you and then research each course. The internet, college prospectuses, family and friends are your best sources of information and support. Someone who is already studying the course can give you great insight from a student’s perspective.

It is important to attend college open days or other career events and make every effort to speak to lecturers, tutors or admissions staff in the colleges you are interested in, as they will facilitate your decision-making.

Many students drop out or change course, so something is going wrong with students initial decisions. A lot of heartache can be avoided if you take the time to look at the college websites to find out not just which subjects you will be studying on your course but also to find out the content of the individual modules of each subject.

In this way you will know exactly what lies ahead of you. Discovering that you have made the wrong choice can be upsetting, and expensive.

Check out the duration of the course, accreditation, and additional costs such as accommodation, books, travel etc.

Step 4: Talk to the Right People

If your car needs to be repaired, you would ask advise from a mechanic and not from a Doctor. So, when asking about your future career, ask from people who are experienced and knowledgeable. Many Malaysians tend to listen to their parents and relatives without checking the facts to see if it is true. An uncle would tell them to study a certain course and the student would just go for it without doing any research or consideration to see if it fits them.

EduSpiral Consultant Services has more than 15 years experience in helping students choose the right course based on facts and evidence. Students who are still confused and need advise can contact us for a free consultation at 01111408838.

Students interested on how to choose the best universities in Malaysia for the particular courses like the ones below can contact me for more information:

Engineering and Built Environment

• engineering
• mechatronic engineering
• civil engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Telecommunication Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Petroleum Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering 
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
• materials engineering
• architecture
• Quantity Survey

Computing and IT

• computer science
• Computing
• IT
• Software Engineering

• 

  computer science or computer engineering

•  information systems security
• Mobile Computing
• Games Development

Applied and Health Sciences in Malaysia

• food science
• Biotechnology
• Optometry
• Nutrition 
• Biomedical Science
• Pharmacy

Business Courses in Malaysia

• Accounting
• Accounting & Finance
• actuarial science
• Business
• business administration or business management
• Business Administration
• Banking & Finance
• Finance & Investment
• FOREX & Investment
• Investment & Risk Management
• Economics
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Logistics Management
• Media Marketing 

  

Social Science Courses in Malaysia

• Psychology
• Mass Communication
• Media Studies
• Public Relations
• entertainment arts
•  Social Media Marketing

Design Courses in Malaysia

• Design
• Multimedia Design
• 3D Animation 
• fashion design with marketing
• product design
• entrepreneurial design
• Interior Design
• Graphic Design
• Fashion Design

Hospitality and Culinary Arts Courses in Malaysia

• Hospitality or Hotel Management
• Hotel Management
• culinary arts

Education and Music Courses in Malaysia

• Early Childhood Education
• Teaching English as A Second Language (TESL) 
• Music degree

Top Scholarships Available from Top Private Universities in Malaysia

• Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Scholarships 2016
• Curtin University Sarawak Scholarships 2016
• Asia Pacific University Scholarships 2016
• UCSI University Scholarships 2016
• KDU University College Petaling Jaya Campus Scholarships 2016
• KDU University College Penang Campus Scholarships 2016
• First City University College (KBU International College) Scholarships 2016
• HELP University Scholarships 2016
• HELP Academy Scholarships 2016
• HELP College of Arts and Technology Scholarships 2016

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