after SPM

2 most important questions2 most important questions

What do I want to be?What do I want to be?

How do I want my life to be?How do I want my life to be?

After ExamsAfter Exams

Common mistakes made by studentsCommon mistakes made by students

Follow what parents wantFollow what parents want

Follow siblings Follow siblings

Follow FriendsFollow Friends

Students do not know what to do. Many plan what study Students do not know what to do. Many plan what study

after exams.after exams.

After After ExamsExams

‘‘We often see a mismatch between personality type We often see a mismatch between personality type and the kind of qualifications pursued, this can lead and the kind of qualifications pursued, this can lead

to a serious problem once they begin work’ to a serious problem once they begin work’

Quote from Jobstreet in Times Higher Education 2007Quote from Jobstreet in Times Higher Education 2007

Job Market Job Market SurveySurvey

Do not make a rush decision Do not make a rush decision

It’s ok to take time off and thinkIt’s ok to take time off and think

It’s better to be late and succeed rather than to It’s better to be late and succeed rather than to hurry and failhurry and fail

Important Tips…Important Tips…

Think about the type of career you wantThink about the type of career you want

Think about the type of skills the career require Think about the type of skills the career require (especially language)(especially language)

Conduct a thorough and honest self-examination Conduct a thorough and honest self-examination

Plan EarlyPlan Early

1.1. Medical SciencesMedical Sciences2.2. Allied Health Sciences Allied Health Sciences 3.3. Biotechnology Biotechnology 4.4. Engineering Engineering 5.5. Business Business 6.6. Accounting & FinanceAccounting & Finance7.7. Hospitality & TourismHospitality & Tourism8.8. Multimedia, Art & DesignMultimedia, Art & Design9.9. Humanities – Literature, English, Drama, TeachingHumanities – Literature, English, Drama, Teaching10.10.Social Sciences: Law, Psychology, EconomicsSocial Sciences: Law, Psychology, Economics11.11.TeachingTeaching12.12.Information TechnologyInformation Technology

Popular Career Popular Career FieldsFields

WorkWork StudyStudy

Your Options After ExamsYour Options After Exams

•Degree Programme – starts with a pre-university programme and then students move on to do a degree.

•Professional Course – popular fields with professional courses includes Accounting and Business. SPM holders have to start with a pre-requisite entry requirements which varies from course to course.

•Technical and Vocational Courses – These courses emphasizes skill training & development, thus its meant for you to find work upon completion of course.

Study Options After SPM/STPMStudy Options After SPM/STPM

For complete Options after SPM/STPM, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

1. STPM

2. Local Matriculation

3. A Levels

4. International Baccalaureate

5. Certificate and Diploma

6. Foundation

7. Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)

8. South Australian Matriculation (SAM)

9. Canadian Pre University

10. American Degree Programme

Pre-University

What is Pre-U?

•Post secondary school

• Between secondary school and university

• Prepares students to academically for university education

Pre-U Options

Degree ProgrammeDegree Programme

For details about Pre University, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

a)Local Public Universities – 3 to 4 yr programme

b)Local Private Universities - Twinning programme

- 3+0 - External

Programme - Local University

Franchise Programme

Degree ProgrammeDegree Programme

For details about getting a degree, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

For those who wish to major in a particular field For those who wish to major in a particular field right after SPM/STPMright after SPM/STPM

Qualification is awarded by Professional BodiesQualification is awarded by Professional Bodies

Recognised worldwideRecognised worldwide

Professional QualificationsProfessional Qualifications

Degree or Professional Certification? Refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

More for those who want to build on their skillsMore for those who want to build on their skills

Meant for you to find work right after the courseMeant for you to find work right after the course

Available in local polytechnics and community Available in local polytechnics and community colleges. Comes with practical training of one colleges. Comes with practical training of one semester…semester…

Vocational CoursesVocational Courses

Vocational study as an option? Refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

PUBLICPUBLIC

Public Universities Public Universities - there are currently 20 - there are currently 20 public universitiespublic universities

PolytechnicsPolytechnics-There are currently 21 -There are currently 21 local Polytechnicslocal Polytechnics

Community CollegesCommunity Colleges- There are currently 34 - There are currently 34 local community Collegeslocal community Colleges

PRIVATEPRIVATE

Private CollegesPrivate Colleges- There are approximately over 500 - There are approximately over 500 institutions aroundinstitutions around

Private Universities Private Universities - there are currently 10 private - there are currently 10 private universitiesuniversities

Private University Colleges Private University Colleges - there are currently 12 private - there are currently 12 private universitiesuniversities

Foreign Branch Campuses Foreign Branch Campuses - There are currently 4 private - There are currently 4 private

universitiesuniversities

Types of InstitutionsTypes of Institutions

Most Popular Route Among Students

SPMSPM Foundation/Diploma Foundation/Diploma Degree Degree

STPM STPM Degree Degree

Note: Application for Matriculation programme can be done with

your trial results. Application Forms can be ordered via your school counselor. Selection will be done based on your real results.

Application for Diploma Programme must be done within 10 days after SPM results are out. Forms are normally out in February and is available at various sources as advertised in newspapers.

Entering IPTAEntering IPTA

For more information on entering the IPTA, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

Approximately 300,000 apply for IPTA every year and less then 10% - 20% of

the applications are successful

Entering IPTAEntering IPTA

For more information on entering the IPTA, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

Selection of Students depends on MeritocracySelection of Students depends on Meritocracy

Criteria:Criteria:

Merit Points (Merit Points (90% academic achievements and 10% co-90% academic achievements and 10% co-curriculum participation)curriculum participation) Subjects taken in SPM/STPM matches the programme Subjects taken in SPM/STPM matches the programme applied for applied for Subject GradesSubject Grades Choices of Programmes applied forChoices of Programmes applied for Number of seats available.Number of seats available.

Getting into IPTAGetting into IPTA

For more information on entering the IPTA, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

Counting of Merit Points (SPM)Counting of Merit Points (SPM)

Merit Points : Academic Marks Merit Points : Academic Marks - obtained through the 5 main subjects and 3 - obtained through the 5 main subjects and 3 other best subjects other best subjects (90%) + Co Curriculum Marks (10%) (90%) + Co Curriculum Marks (10%)

Science StreamScience Stream5 Main Subjects – Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology / 5 Main Subjects – Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology /

any other related subjectsany other related subjects

Arts StreamArts Stream5 Main Subjects – BM, Mathematics, Sains, Sejarah and Pendidikan Islam / Pengetahuan 5 Main Subjects – BM, Mathematics, Sains, Sejarah and Pendidikan Islam / Pengetahuan

Moral / Pendidikan Al-Quran dan As-Sunnah / Pendidikan Syariah IslamiahMoral / Pendidikan Al-Quran dan As-Sunnah / Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah

1A = 18 marks. The mark goes down by 2 points for every gred increase. 1A = 18 marks. The mark goes down by 2 points for every gred increase. (e.g. 2A = 16 marks, 3B = 14 marks, 4B= 12 marks….9G=o) (e.g. 2A = 16 marks, 3B = 14 marks, 4B= 12 marks….9G=o)

Getting into IPTAGetting into IPTA

For more information on entering the IPTA, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

Counting of Merit Points (STPM)Counting of Merit Points (STPM)

Sample Results Sample Results Pengajian Am = B+Pengajian Am = B+ Physics = B Physics = B Chemistry = A-Chemistry = A-Biology = ABiology = A

Academic Marks Academic Marks = (3.33 + 3.00+ 3.67+ 4.00)/4 x 90 = (3.33 + 3.00+ 3.67+ 4.00)/4 x 90 = 14.00/4 x 90= 14.00/4 x 90= 78.75= 78.75

Merit Points = Academic Marks (90%) + Co Curriculum Marks (10%)Merit Points = Academic Marks (90%) + Co Curriculum Marks (10%) = 78.75 + 9 (assuming you get 9% for co curriculum)= 78.75 + 9 (assuming you get 9% for co curriculum) = = 87.787.7

Getting into IPTAGetting into IPTA

For more information on entering the IPTA, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

There are more than 500 colleges, 10 private There are more than 500 colleges, 10 private universities, 12 private university colleges and universities, 12 private university colleges and 4 foreign branch campuses4 foreign branch campuses

Make sure you choose an institution and Make sure you choose an institution and course which is approved by the Ministry of course which is approved by the Ministry of Higher Education and accredited by LANHigher Education and accredited by LAN

Getting into IPTSGetting into IPTS

For information on choosing the right college, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

Strive for a first class honours degree or at least second class Strive for a first class honours degree or at least second class upperupper

Excel in soft skillsExcel in soft skills

- Good command of language, especially English.Good command of language, especially English.- Good leadership skillsGood leadership skills- Good presentation skillsGood presentation skills- Good team player Good team player

Find out all you need to know about your chosen career, ie: Find out all you need to know about your chosen career, ie: good company’s to work for, special skills (if needed), how to good company’s to work for, special skills (if needed), how to excel.excel.

PLAN !PLAN !

Pursuing a DegreePursuing a Degree

For information on choosing the right college, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008

Some 100,000 Some 100,000 graduatesgraduates in this country are unemployed. in this country are unemployed.

Reasons…

1. Poor Communication in English2. Questionable Self Confidence3. Unrealistic work and pay expectations

To RecapTo Recap

Many of them had one thing in common.Many of them had one thing in common.

They failed to plan.They failed to plan.

To RecapTo Recap

Start Planning Now. Start Planning Now. You still have time.You still have time.

To RecapTo Recap

Whatever you choose to do, make sure its Whatever you choose to do, make sure its something you enjoy. something you enjoy.

When you enjoy, you will excel. When you enjoy, you will excel.

Research and be sure of your decision. What you Research and be sure of your decision. What you decide in the next couple of months is going to decide in the next couple of months is going to determine your future.determine your future.

Do it carefully. Do it carefully.

Last Word..Last Word..

Thank You.Thank You.