After Exams

2 most important questions

 What do I want to be?

 How do I want my life to be?

After
Exams

Common mistakes made by students

 Follow what parents want

 Follow siblings

 Follow Friends

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

after exams.
Job Market
Survey

‘We often see a mismatch between personality

type
and the kind of qualifications pursued, this can
lead
to a serious problem once they begin work’

Quote from Jobstreet in Times Higher Education 2007

Important Tips…

 Do not make a rush decision

 It’s ok to take time off and think

 It’s better to be late and succeed rather than to

hurry and fail
Plan Early

 Think about the type of career you want

 Think about the type of skills the career require

(especially language)

 Conduct a thorough and honest self-examination

Popular Career
Fields

1. Medical Sciences
2. Allied Health Sciences
3. Biotechnology
4. Engineering
5. Business
6. Accounting & Finance
7. Hospitality & Tourism
8. Multimedia, Art & Design
9. Humanities – Literature, English, Drama, Teaching
10.Social Sciences: Law, Psychology, Economics
11.Teaching
12.Information Technology
Your Options After Exams

 Work
 Study
 Study Options After SPM/STPM

Degree Programme – starts with a pre-university programme and then

udents move on to do a degree.

Professional Course – popular fields with professional courses includes

counting and Business. SPM holders have to start with a pre-requisite
try requirements which varies from course to course.

echnical and Vocational Courses – These courses emphasizes skill

aining & development, thus its meant for you to find work upon
mpletion of course.

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

Pre-University Pre-U Options

1. STPM
What is Pre-U?
2. Local Matriculation
•Post secondary school 3. A Levels
• Between secondary 4. International Baccalaureate
school and university 5. Certificate and Diploma
• Prepares students to 6. Foundation
academically for
university education 7. Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT)
8. South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
9. Canadian Pre University
10. American Degree Programme

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

• Local Public Universities – 3 to 4 yr programme

• Local Private Universities - Twinning programme

- 3+0
- External Programme
- Local University
Franchise
Programme

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

 For those who wish to major in a particular field

right after SPM/STPM

 Qualification is awarded by Professional Bodies

 Recognised worldwide

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

 More for those who want to build on their skills

 Meant for you to find work right after the course

 Available in local polytechnics and community

colleges. Comes with practical training of one
semester…

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

PUBLIC PRIVATE

 Public Universities  Private Colleges

- there are currently 20 - There are approximately over 500
public universities institutions around

 Polytechnics  Private Universities

-There are currently 21 - there are currently 10 private
local Polytechnics universities

 Community Colleges  Private University Colleges

- There are currently 34 - there are currently 12 private
local community Colleges universities

 Foreign Branch Campuses

- There are currently 4 private
universities
Entering IPTA
Most Popular Route Among Students

SPM Foundation/Diploma Degree

STPM 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
For more information on entering the IPTA, refer to Times Higher Education 2008. Out in January 2008
and is available at various sources as advertised in
newspapers.
Entering IPTA

Approximately 300,000 apply for IPTA

every year and less then 10% - 20% of
the applications are successful

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

Selection of Students depends on Meritocracy

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

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

Counting of Merit Points (SPM)

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

Science Stream
5 Main Subjects – Mathematics, Additional Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
and Biology / any other related subjects

Arts Stream
5 Main Subjects – BM, Mathematics, Sains, Sejarah and Pendidikan Islam /
Pengetahuan
Moral / Pendidikan Al-Quran dan As-Sunnah / Pendidikan Syariah Islamiah

1A = 18 marks. The mark goes down by 2 points for every gred increase.
(e.g.
For more 2A = 16
information marks,
on entering the3B =refer
IPTA, 14tomarks, 4B=
Times Higher 12 marks….9G=o)
Education 2008. Out in January 2008
 Getting into IPTA

Counting of Merit Points (STPM)

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

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

= 14.00/4 x 90
= 78.75

Merit Points = Academic Marks (90%) + Co Curriculum Marks (10%)

= 78.75 + 9 (assuming you get 9% for co curriculum)
= 87.7

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

There are more than 500 colleges, 10 private

universities, 12 private university colleges and
4 foreign branch campuses

Make sure you choose an institution and

course which is approved by the Ministry of
Higher Education and accredited by LAN

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

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

class upper

 Excel in soft skills

- Good command of language, especially English.

- Good leadership skills
- Good presentation skills
- Good team player

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

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

Some 100,000 graduates in this country are

unemployed.

Reasons…

1. Poor Communication in English

2. Questionable Self Confidence
3. Unrealistic work and pay expectations
To Recap

Many of them had one thing in common.

They failed to plan.
To Recap

Start Planning Now.

You still have time.
Last Word..

 Whatever you choose to do, make sure its

something you enjoy.

 When you enjoy, you will excel.

 Research and be sure of your decision. What you

decide in the next couple of months is going to
determine your future.

 Do it carefully.
Thank You.