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What Should I Do After SPM. Life After SPM Exam

Sometimes I would think if I could just turn back the time maybe I would’ve do things differently. I would think I should’ve taken this course instead of that course. I should’ve have done this instead of that.

1. Further Studies Pre-University course: Pre-university courses provide the formal qualification needed to gain entry to a local or foreign university.

STPM : The Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia equivalent to the A-Levels qualification.

Local matriculation : A one or two-year programme with a science stream or accounting stream to gain entry into a local public university.

A-Levels : The British Form Six programme that is offered globally and takes about 18 months to two years to complete.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) : IBDP was developed in Geneva and is recognised globally. Australian matriculation: A one-year programme which is equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification which will gain you entry to Australian and New Zealand universities.

Canadian Matriculation : A one-year programme that leads to the Ontario Secondary School Diploma, which will gain you entry to Canadian or American universities. Foundation programmes: Specifically designed programmes that offer direct path into certain universities abroad.

American Degree Transfer Programme (ADTP) : A four-year programme where you will complete the first two years at a local private institution and then transfer to complete the final two years in an American university.

Diploma course : Diploma courses are for fields of study requiring more industry-related skills and it gives you the option of continuing your studies to degree level.

Technical and vocational training : Courses designed to create skilled technicians and semi-professionals ready for workforce at polytechnics and community colleges.

Professional courses : Fields like accounting and marketing have specific professional courses available for SPM holders through bodies like the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Marketing.

2. Part-time Job Most of us have the desire to start earning money after 13 years of schooling. I myself had once worked as a cashier and a sales assistant in a supermarket and I must say it was quite an experience of a lifetime. I was able to start saving up money as well and learned how some things actually work in real life.

3. Take a short Programs or Classes There are many kinds of programs that you can join that may relate to your passion. For example, if you are into cooking or baking and want to be chef someday, you could probably join a cooking class or baking class. This is the time for you to explore more on your interest by getting first-hand experience. Other kinds of programs that you can possibly join are foreign language course, computer class or adventure programs.

4. Volunteering Volunteering is about giving your time to a good cause. You will not get paid but you will get the chance to use your talents, develop new skills and get the pleasure from helping other people that are less unfortunate than us. Try SOLS247 (link address http://www.sols247.org/join/volunteer/), you can learn different skills and receive free accommodation and food.

5. Get a driving license Driving is a skill everyone has to master these days, you will be able to move independently especially when you are going to a university soon.  So go register yourself at the nearest driving school.

6. Sharpen your life skills I was into art and craft the day I touched scissor and paper at an art class at school. I was so into craft that my lifelong dream was to involve my future plan with anything that got to do with craft! Today, in my spare time I sell my handmade online. And with some creativity that sets you apart from the other you can make money! Other skills such as sewing, carpentry and even cooking are also promising ways to make money online these days and even make it your sole income.

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After SPM Pathways and Courses in Malaysia

Posted on October 25, 2022 by Uni Enrol

If you are wondering what to do after SPM, or in this case, what courses you should take after SPM, then you’ve come to the right place.

After SPM or IGCSE, many students choose to further their studies up to a diploma or Bachelor’s degree level in a university or college, so that they can specialise in a field that is relevant to their desired career.

To progress to degree studies after secondary school , the 3 common after SPM pathways in Malaysia are diploma, foundation and pre-university courses.

These pathways are available in both public and private institutions in Malaysia but the course options that are offered vary and each has different learning outcomes.

The fourth pathway, which is less known, is the overseas bridging programme, which offers preferential entry to partner universities abroad e.g. in UK or US.

Read here to find out more about each pathway options and the things that you should watch out for when choosing your course after SPM.

How to choose your course after SPM

Here are the key factors to consider when you decide what courses you should take after SPM or IGCSE.

Course options

Public institutions (e.g. STPM) and private institutions (e.g. A-Level) offer different courses for each pathways.

As the seats in public institutions are limited, the student acceptance process is also more complicated compared to private universities and colleges.

Therefore. if you aim to study in a public university like Universiti Malaya (UM) or Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), then you should ideally choose to study courses offered by public institutions like Asasi, Matrikulasi and STPM.

Entry requirements

This refers to the minimum number of Cs in SPM or IGCSE (also known as credits), that you need, in order to qualify for a pathway.

Keep in mind that this does not include subject requirements for your chosen diploma or degree course. e.g. you will also need a C in SPM/IGCSE Mathematics to study Computing & IT diploma or degree courses.

In this guide, we indicate the fee ranges for pathways and courses at private institutions only, to help students gauge the affordability.

Fees at public institutions are generally affordable for students from all income level because the cost is subsidised by the government and are thus not covered here.

You can read more about tuition fees and general cost of higher education here .

PTPTN (Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional) is a government organisation that offers low-interest study loans to all Malaysian students, who wish to pursue diploma/degree and need financial aid to offset the cost.

The loan amount changes based on the institution type (public vs. private) and course of study. As for how much you can get, i.e. 100% or 75% or 50% PTPTN, it is based on your family household income.

As you go through each study pathways, you will learn which courses are applicable for PTPTN and the loan amount available for 100% PTPTN in private institutions.

Recommended Reading: All you need to know about PTPTN

Flexibility

What course you choose to study now, right after SPM/IGCSE, greatly impacts your flexibility to choose what to study later in your degree.

For example, diploma courses are specialised and tied to a field of study. Therefore, its flexibility is low because you can only progress to a degree in the same field.

Recognition

It will be easier for you to be accepted for your degree programme, if your course is a widely recognised qualification by other universities.

This is why some students choose to study international pre-university courses like A-Level or AUSMAT, for easier acceptance by foreign universities.

On the other hand, private universities in Malaysia would generally accept courses that are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Find out which after SPM pathways are more popular based on our study of 14,000 SPM students, who used Uni Enrol’s Pathway Match service in 2022 to be matched with scholarships and universities globally based on their profiles.

Pathway 1 – Diploma courses

Diploma students get to directly study and focus on their field of interest during the entire 2 (or sometimes 3) years of studies.

Unlike the other 2 pathways, where students still study more general subjects, Diploma courses cover more specialised topics related to their intended careers, making it ideal for practical-based courses like e.g. Culinary Arts, Hotel Management, Communication and Design.

Therefore, instead of progressing to degree studies, Diploma graduates have the choice to directly join the workforce in a related field.

This effectively gives students the flexibility to “pause” their studies if necessary, e.g. for those who do not wish to study 4 years continuously after SPM due to timing or financial constraints.

Key consideration factors

• Options . Diploma (both public and private).
• Entry requirements . Minimum 3Cs. If you only have 1C, then you may consider to take a Certificate course first before continuing to study diploma.
• Fees . Diploma courses start from RM 30,000 for private institutions.
• PTPTN . The loan for Diploma courses covers up to RM 6,800/year. Higher for Health Science courses e.g. Nursing, Pharmacy, Dentistry.
• Flexibility . Low, because you can only continue to study degree in the same major or field.
• Recognition . Medium, provided the diploma courses are recognised by MQA.
• Popularity . 44% of SPM students in our 2022 database chose Diploma.
• Highlights . Diploma students get up to 1-year exemption for degree course of the same major.

Pathway 2 – Foundation courses

SPM and IGCSE school leavers, who already know what degree and which university they want to study in, often choose Foundation and Asasi programmes.

This is the most direct and secure pathway to a known university after SPM/IGCSE. Both programmes take 1 year to complete and offers students an introduction to the field of study.

• Options . Foundation in Arts/Science (private), Asasi (public)
• Entry requirements . Minimum 5Cs. To qualify for Foundation in Science, you’ll need a C in Mathematics and relevant science subjects.
• Fees . Tuition fees for Foundation courses start from RM 10,000.
• PTPTN . The loan covers up to RM 6,800/year. Only applicable for Foundation courses from Multimedia University (MMU), Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP), UNITAR International University (UNITAR), and Universiti Tun Abdul Razak (UNIRAZAK).
• Flexibility . Medium, because you will still be able to switch universities for your degree course as long as your Foundation programme is recognised by MQA. For Asasi programme, more often than not you will continue with your degree course at the same public institution.
• Recognition . These 2 programmes are mainly recognised in Malaysia. However, Asasi is only for public universities and Foundation is offered by private universities.
• Popularity . 41% of SPM students in our 2022 database chose Foundation as the pathway after SPM.
• Highlights . Both Foundation and Asasi programmes cover the introduction of your field of study.

Pathway 3 – Pre-University Courses

International pre-university courses are intended for students, who are planning to study abroad.

Recipients of full scholarships to study overseas after SPM would generally be sponsored to study international pre-university in Malaysia first.

As for those who want to enter public universities in Malaysia, then STPM and Matrikulasi are the pre-university courses to consider.

Such courses take between 1 to 2 years to complete and offer general topics that might not be related to your degree. Hence, why this pathway is also a popular choice who unsure of what they want to study after SPM/IGCSE.

With Matrikulasi, you are required to live in a dormitory, dress in formal attire for class but at the same time you will receive a monthly allowance.

• Options . A-Level , AUSMAT, SACE and CIMP (Private), STPM and Matrikulasi (Public).
• Entry requirements . minimum 5Cs.
• Fees . International pre-university courses start from RM 13,000, excluding exam fees.
• PTPTN . Not applicable for international pre-university courses.
• Flexibility . High for those who want to have more degree options to choose from.
• Recognition . High, STPM and other international pre-university qualifications are well-accepted for entry into local private universities as well as internationally.
• Popularity . 15% of SPM students in our 2022 database chose this pathway.
• Highlights . Among the international pre-university courses, A-Level is the most similar to SPM as it is exam-oriented. AUSMAT/ SACE and CIMP place emphasis on both a student’s coursework and exam result.

Pathway 4 – Overseas Bridging Programmes

Overseas bridging programmes offer students an alternative pathway to progress to selected degree courses at foreign universities in US, UK, Europe and Australia.

Compared to international pre-university courses, bridging programmes are generally less demanding and stringent, making it an easier pathway to secure degree placements in universities affiliated with the programme providers.

If you wish to study abroad directly after your SPM/IGCSE, then you can consider bridging programmes that are directly taught at your study destination country.

• Options . American Degree Transfer Programme and UK Undergraduate Foundation (Private)
• Entry requirements . minimum 5Cs
• Fees . Bridging programmes in Malaysia start from RM 19,000/year.
• PTPTN . Not applicable for bridging programmes.
• Flexibility . Medium. You may not be able to progress to competitive degrees like Medicine. Similar to foundation, you have to choose a stream or subject combination that is closest to your intended degree course.
• Recognition . Low. The bridging programme will only be accepted as an entry qualification by the universities that are directly affiliated with the respective bridging programme.
• Popularity . Only a handful of our students have selected this pathway.
• Highlights . Joining bridging programmes could improve your chances of getting into some of the top tier universities abroad. e.g. the UBridge Undergraduate Pathway Programme for entry into University of California (e.g. UCLA, UC Davis, UC Berkeley).

Let’s Wrap This Up

There you have it. Those are the 4 pathways and courses you can take after SPM or IGCSE. Ready for the next step?

If you are still unsure of what to do after SPM or IGCSE, or need more information on what courses you should take after SPM, then do reach out to our counsellors at Uni Enrol for free guidance.

For a comprehensive overview, check out our The Ultimate Guide to Higher Education

Study 101 – Student Life, SPM and Beyond.

Assalamualaikum, and hello!

I thought it might be a good idea to compile all my study-related posts to one page, to make it easier for people to find them.

Note: All of these posts are written from my own perspectives , so it may or may not work for you.

Feel free to have a read, and share it with your friends / family if you found them to be useful!

Note 2: Some, if not most, of these posts were written quite a few years ago (circa 2012-2016), so it may not be the same views that I hold now. My perspectives and way of thinking would have changed (for the better, I hope) over the years.

Note 3: If you’re reading the essays that I’ve written in the past, my writing style and thoughts might have changed since I wrote it.

Scholarships, Interviews and Post-SPM.

• What to do After SPM? [Ask.FM FAQs]
• Scholarships & Interviews [Ask.FM FAQs]
• MARA Program Ijazah Luar Negara 2012
• Securities Commissions Scholarship Award 2012
• Projek Inspirasi / Google Hangouts – watch these videos!
• Chevening Award [for Master’s / postgraduate level]

College, University and Student Life.

• American Degree Foundation Program (ADFP), INTEC Shah Alam
• Kolej Tuanku Ja’afar, Mantin, Negeri Sembilan
• Working Part-time While Studying?
• SCONUL Access for UK Universities Students / Staff
• Should You Go To Graduate School?
• Choosing the ‘right’ graduate school

Some other random stuff on my student life

• My Post-SPM Story
• ADFP : Final Results (ATU20, 2012-2013)
• So, You Want to Study Abroad, eh?
• Why Study in the USA?
• What About Actuarial Science?
• From Actuarial Science to Higher Education
• Academic Life – Life as a Badger
• A RM671k Worth of Investment – Life as a Badger
• Did my “College Experience” lived up to my expectations?
• And it all comes down to this
• My personal “achievements” during my undergraduate years
• Graduate School Thoughts #1
• Life as a Master’s student (so far)
• #100DaysofDissertation
• MA Education, my one year journey in Huddersfield

Essays & other things.

• University of Purdue Application Essay [ Introduction to your autobiography ]
• Picture Perfect Life
• Writing From Experience [ King’s Wood School ]
• SPM Essay : That Day
• Family, A Story [ by Faghira Afrina ]
• SPM Essay : The Last Words
• SPM Essay : The Last Words (2)
• Personal Essay : Pillar of Strength

Final words

Hopefully you’ve found some of these posts to be beneficial in whatever it is you are pursuing. I’ll hopefully be updating these lists as I post up new things on the blog, so feel free to revisit this again in the future if you are looking for other things.

If you have any comments or questions, feel free to email me at contact[at]syazanazura[dot]com, fill up this contact form or find me on my social media anywhere.

Until next time, stay awesome and take care 🙂

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What to Study After SPM? 7 Perfect Pre-University Options For You

• April 12, 2022
• Student News , QIU Life Hacks

What should I do after SPM? What pre-U /foundation course or programme do I take? If you’re one of the thousands of students who have just finished this mega exam and are waiting for your SPM results, we bet you’re asking this question. 

And we get it—you thought you could finally chill and relax.  Now, just after you’ve completed this challenge, you have to think about the next option. 

But hey, don’t worry! There are so many pre-university options after SPM, and we’re here to help you decide on what to study. 

SPM Results 2023

Wondering when the SPM results will be released? Let’s take a look at the SPM results from the past three years, which were impacted by COVID-19. The SPM 2020 results were announced on June 10, 2021, followed by the SPM 2021 results on June 16, 2022. In contrast, the SPM 2019 results were released on March 5, 2020, before the pandemic disrupted the usual timeline. Considering the recent trends, it is likely that the SPM 2022 results will be available sometime after June, similar to the previous year.

UPDATE: The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the 2023 SPM results will be made available on May 27, 2024. Candidates are advised to check their results through the designated portal at 🔗http://myresultspm.moe.gov.my/.

Foundation After SPM 

Foundation programmes allow you to experience that exciting university life straight after your SPM. It also only takes one year, so you can fast-track your progress to a Bachelor’s degree. 

Most universities offer many different options, including Foundation in Science , Foundation in Business and Foundation in Arts . No matter what you want to study, they will have something for you. 

Once you join a Foundation programme, it becomes much easier for you to join that university’s degree programme. But don’t worry, because the option is still there for you to change if you’d like. 

We’ve got the full explanation of the Foundation programme here—from scholarships to subjects and career pathways . Check it out!

Diploma After SPM 

Some of us feel like we want to enter the job market quickly. If this describes your feelings, a diploma could be perfect for you. 

You can take up fields of study that are similar to a degree, but you will spend less time—a degree can take 4 to 5 years with one year of Foundation, but a Diploma will only take 2.5 to 3 years. 

Once you’ve completed your diploma, you can choose to start working right away or continue into a degree programme. Your Bachelor’s degree will take a shorter time then.

You’ll also be able to enjoy university life, as most universities offer Diploma programmes. 

Want to know more about what a Diploma programme offers? We’ve got a full guide here, talking about financial aid, fields of study, and how it’s different from Foundation.

Matriculation After SPM 

Matriculation is a really interesting option because the costs are really low, and it gives you a fantastic chance of getting into a public university. 

But there are two sides to every coin. It’s a bit more difficult to get into matriculation. And if you do get into a public university, it might also be tougher to get the course or programme of your choice. 

STPM/Form 6

Just like Matriculation, the STPM choice is another cheap option after SPM. Also, the chances of you making it to a public university are much higher. 

An STPM qualification is accepted around the world, so you’ll have a lot more options for further studies beyond Malaysia. 

If you’re looking for a taste of university life though, this isn’t the direction you should be looking at. You’ll be heading back to school, but the upside is that you’ll be one of the seniors. Time to act like a boss ( of course the teachers will still be the bigger boss lah ). 

There are always those people who are lucky enough to know exactly what they want to do from the beginning. If you know that you want to be an accountant, you could decide to get the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification. 

How can you get there from SPM? Here are a few ways: 

• Join a Diploma programme, a Bachelor’s degree and then take 4 ACCA papers.
• Sign up for A-Levels or STPM and once you’re done, take 13 ACCA papers.
• Complete a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) programme, before taking 10 ACCA papers. 

Keep in mind though, that all these options require you to gain 3 years of experience as well. 

We’ve saved the best way for last though.  Quest International University gives you the chance to take up a four-year degree. Once you graduate, it will only take two years before you qualify as an ACCA member.

The details of this fast-track are right here . And you can sign up here!

Are you one of that rare group who doesn’t mind exams? Are you looking for opportunities to study or work overseas? A-Levels might be exactly what you need.

This is a UK-based pre-university programme that is widely accepted in colleges and universities around the world. It’s basically 100 per cent exam-based, and you can choose the subjects you want based on what you want to do in the future. 

However, you should definitely make those choices based on the entry requirements of whatever option you want to take after the A-Levels.

Job/Gap Year 

But ultimately the choice is yours. You could even choose to make the choice after taking a year off to work. 

There are a lot of exciting internships and jobs that will give you precious hands-on knowledge of the job market. You’ll be able to build a solid network and gather experience before making the big decision. 

QIU offers a variety of programmes at Foundation, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree and Postgraduate levels. If you need help deciding on your next step after your SPM, email us at [email protected] , visit our website at www.qiu.edu.my or give us a call at 019-830 0881.

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5 Reasons for Pursuing Further Studies After SPM

• Date: Thursday December 30, 2021
• Author: UNITAR International

At the crossroads of post-secondary school life, you have the choice of either applying for a job or pursuing higher education. Some may even opt for a year-long break to know what are the other things to do after SPM . 

If you decide to pursue your university studies , congratulations! The benefits of further studies will make a difference when you’re applying for a job in the future. 

Why do you want to continue your education after SPM? Read on to know some of the significant benefits of further studies :  

1.Getting Hired in a Competitive Job Market  

When you choose to pursue studies after SPM , you can be assured that employers are likely to hire you for your tertiary qualification especially in knowledge-based industries like programming and academics. To be a certified counsellor, for example, is to have a solid foundation in understanding the human psyche and the different counselling techniques through a Bachelor of Guidance and Counselling (Hons) programme. 

Most certainly, there are jobs out there that don’t require a university degree but a specific certification. For instance, you can pursue your career as a fitness instructor, property agent, event planner or flight attendant [1]. If these jobs don’t suit you long-term, it’s probably time to enrol in a degree programme for a career switch. 

2.Filling in the Knowledge Gap for Working Adults

For working adults, one of the many good reasons for pursuing further studies is to develop more advanced skills. Even though such individuals have entered the workforce immediately after secondary school, they can still work while pursuing a degree . With the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) assessment, working adults are given the opportunity to acquire a bigger knowledge base so that they can upskill and exhibit stronger problem-solving abilities, a higher level of productivity and better performance overall.   

3.Enhancing Your Soft Skills

Going to university means you’ll learn a lot more than just different management styles or how to create a good presentation. You’ll learn soft skills that are subtle and transferable which are crucial at any workplace. 

These soft skills include good communication, teamwork, negotiation, critical thinking and problem-solving. Each of these can add value to your future job whichever industry you apply in. 

4.Growing Your Social Network

Some of the impactful things to do after SPM is to make connections that will help you in your future career endeavours. At university, you can connect with university peers and lecturers on campus and no doubt they can become great career advisors and support. This is more evident for working adult students, where they can meet other students who come from various industries in a classroom setting. 

5.Boosting Your Confidence for Success 

There’s no denying that being a degree holder impresses the people around us, particularly employers and job recruiters. It boosts our confidence in mapping out our career pathways while applying for industries we have studied for.

Why do you want to continue your education ? The reasons are clear. UNITAR has the best interest of SPM school leavers and working professionals at heart by offering career counselling, campus support, different study modes and more, so that everyone has an opportunity to earn a degree. Talk to our academic counsellors today for more information.   

1. https://ringgitplus.com/en/blog/career/7-real-jobs-you-can-do-professionally-without-a-degree.html  

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Options After SPM: What Can I Study?

by StudyMalaysia.com on March 3, 2015 | Top Stories

If your answer is to continue studying, then read on. Here's a compilation of options after SPM from our team at StudyMalaysia.com. Check out what the higher education institutions (HEIs) in Malaysia have to offer you.

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Thursday, February 18, 2016

Things to do after spm, 1. volunteer ., 3. get a job ., 4. take up a new hobby ., 5. have fun ..

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Thank you for this! It's enlightening and very helpful!

such a helpful entry tq!

Tq,very helpful.SPM question 2016

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12 Part-Time Jobs To Do While Waiting for SPM Results

March 16, 2022

Nur Hafiza Abu Bakar

SPM is over! Let's take a moment to celebrate after battling years of high school. 

Besides preparing your pathway after SPM , there are many other things you can do while waiting for SPM results . For example, you can take up part-time jobs for students! Here's what you can benefit from it:

• Gain work experience
• E arn extra money
• Expand social/professional network  

Working as a part-timer in Malaysia is quite popular among SPM leavers. There are a number of jobs that accept students who have just completed high school. Although the pandemic has limited some of your part-time job choices, there are remote, flexible, and freelance options available too!

Best Part-time Jobs For Students

1. freelancer.

Social distancing has increased the popularity of online and remote freelancing.

The best part about freelancing is that your job opportunities are not limited to Malaysia alone. As you are mostly working remotely on a flexible schedule, you can approach clients from the UK, US, Canada, Singapore, and more! (P/s: You get to earn more too!)

There are many freelance part-time jobs, such as:

• Graphic designer
• Video editor

For starters, identify your best skills and create a portfolio to show potential clients. You can sign up for an account on several websites ( Fiverr , Upwork , Dribble , Freelancer ) and start looking for opportunities!

Salary: Depending on project

2. Online/Home tutor

Skilled in certain subjects? You can become a home or online tutor to teach younger students (or your juniors) who need one-to-one teaching assistance. It can be science, mathematics, English, Bahasa Malaysia or other subjects. Teaching these subjects can also refresh your knowledge for when you study in university, so you're killing two birds with a stone!

There are many parents who hire online tutors for their children now. The best way to begin is by approaching parents or students of your own school!

Salary: RM30 - RM60 per subject

3. Data entry clerk

A data entry clerk transfers data from paper into computer files or database systems. You are required to type in all the data provided directly and correctly from customers. You are also responsible to verify and compare data with source documents.

You need to have excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office applications as the duties are mostly focused on creating and sending out documents. You also need to possess a good command of communication skills and pay great attention to detail.

Salary: RM1,000

4. Fast-food restaurant staff

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Working at a fast-food restaurant does not require any formal education. On-the-job training is given to newbies, so you don't have to worry about falling behind.

You will learn to multitask and adapt to a fast-paced environment: You are expected to take customers’ orders, assemble them, and also work as a cashier.

Besides serving customers, you must learn about food safety, sanitation and health regulations. You are also required to ensure customer satisfaction, resolve customer complaints and address any concerns that may arise. 

The best part of working at a fast-food restaurant is that you get to eat the food for free!

Salary: RM1,400 per month

5. Promoter

If you have enjoy communicating with people, working as a promoter can be a good experience.

As a promoter, you must provide accurate product/service information in a friendly manner. You also have to assist customers in finding suitable products. Training is provided in advance so that you are equipped with the knowledge required. 

The salary of a promoter depends on the company and your shift (days/hours).

Salary: RM50 - RM150 per day

6. Kindergarten admin/assistant

Although you are still underqualified to be a kindergarten teacher, you can help them out as an admin or assistant. High school leavers are frequently hired to fill in temporary spots or to help teachers with paperwork.

You should possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with teachers and children. Having basic skills like reading, music, mathematics, or art is also a plus point as you might assist teachers to guide children in class.

If your interest lies in Early Childhood Education , this is good exposure!

Salary: RM500 - RM1,000 per month

7. Supermarket clerk

Put your organisational skills to use as a supermarket clerk. The duties for supermarket clerk include ensuring the stocks are arranged and recorded systematically. 

You will also act as the first point of contact with customers, so you need to know the supermarket’s layout and departments in order to assist them accordingly.

Other tasks may include tidying the store, restocking shelves, handling the cashier counter and ordering stock.

Salary: RM1,000 per month

8. Front desk receptionist

A front desk receptionist represents the first point of contact with clients or customers for companies, hotels, doctor’s offices and more. Responsibilities include answering phone calls, greeting and assisting customers’ inquiries. 

You need to have excellent written and verbal skills as well as competency in Microsoft Office applications. You also have to look presentable because you represent the first impression of whoever comes to the office. 

You can look upon the companies that accept SPM leavers to be their temporary receptionist. 

9. Food delivery rider

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Food delivery is a demanding job. Although typically viewed as a male-dominated job, there's no harm for girls to work as a food delivery rider too! 

What you have to do is very direct as you only need to deliver food to customers. However, you must have a driver's license (motorcycle or car) first. 

The best part about working as a food delivery rider is that you don’t have to rush to go to work. It’s up to your own schedule and timing. All you need to do is activate the food delivery service app, wait for orders to come in, and you can start your day!

The salary you receive depends on the number of orders you complete per day.

Salary: RM2,000 - RM3,000 per month

10. Waiter/Waitress

The main responsibility of a waiter or waitress is serving customers, from taking orders to serving food and beverages. You have to be friendly, professional, and maintain a clean and safe work environment. 

The level of patience for this job is high. You will meet different kind of customers on a daily basis, so you need to know how to treat customers well.

You also need to be well-equipped with the knowledge on menu recommendations, so this part-time job also provides a great training for students who wish to pursue their studies in Culinary Arts or Hotel Management and Hospitality .

Salary: RM1,100

11. Caretaker

A caretaker is responsible for taking care or looking after assets, properties or individuals. The location is up to the employer to decide: you may work at homes, schools, private residences, farms and more.

In order to do this job well, you need to be hard-working, honest, dependable and self-motivated.

Salary: RM1,200

12. Pet sitter

Pet sitters take care of pets while the owners are away. If you’re an animal lover, this job is going to be fun!

Some owners require you to stay in their homes temporarily, or you may take care of the pets at your own place. There are some pet shops or veterinary clinics that hire pet sitters too. Responsibilities include feeding the pets and giving them companionship.

It is best if you have experience in dealing with common pets (dogs, cats, hamsters, guinea pigs) to appear trustworthy and reliable. Every animal has different characters, so you need to be always ready for unexpected things.

Salary: RM1,300

The salaries stated above are estimated amounts. They may differ depending on the companies and your job responsibilities. Working can be stressful, but it can be a great experience for you to explore the working world.

Good luck, we hope you enjoy your part-time job!

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Does It Really Matter Where You Go To College? Financially, It Does

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High school students and their parents are nothing short of obsessed with college decisions. Concerns over students’ higher education prospects prompt parents to spend thousands of dollars on private school, tutoring, private college admissions consulting, competitive summer programs, and more. Though many people invest huge amounts of time, money, and energy into the process, others often wonder: Does it really matter whether your student attends an Ivy League school or a state university?

From large state schools to small liberal arts colleges, students can find research opportunities, rigorous curricula, and vibrant campus communities at a wide array of colleges. In choosing where to apply, and later, where to attend college, students should be diligent in their research and discern what kind of school will best suit them. An Ivy League school is not the right choice for every student—needless to say, many students would not thrive in such rigorous academic environments. Further, Ivy League schools’ small campus sizes, cultures and locations may not be the best fit for some students. When it comes to student satisfaction and the potential to flourish, an Ivy League institution may not be the best option.

However, when it comes to future earning potential and career success, where you go to college matters greatly.

First and foremost, the caliber of a student’s alma mater can impact the individual’s likelihood of securing a job after graduation. Princeton, Harvard, and Yale all rank in the top 10 in the Times Higher Education 2023-2024 Global Employability University Ranking, alongside other top schools such as MIT, Caltech, and Stanford. Not only are graduates of these schools more likely to get a job, but a report from Opportunity Insights indicated that attending a college in the Ivy plus category rather than a highly selective public institution triples a graduate’s chances of working at a prestigious firm.

This is due in large part to the networking opportunities afforded to students at world-renowned universities. While excelling in the classroom during one’s college years is an impressive feat, few employers will look at students’ GPAs or transcripts after graduation. They will care instead about the quality of their resumes and professional experiences. Ivy League universities and other top schools provide networks that will follow students throughout their careers, as graduates connect with one another through organizations such as the Harvard Club of New York City.

The significance of attending a top college manifests not only in one’s likelihood of getting a job, but also their average earnings. Graduates from Ivy League schools are reported to have higher average annual earnings than their peers who graduate in the top 10% of other colleges. According to U.S. News & World Report , Ivy League graduates with approximately three years of professional experience earned a median annual salary of $86,025 in 2022, compared to graduates of other schools who earned $58,643.

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The gap widens as time goes on—by mid-career (20 years of experience), Ivy League grads earn $161,888 on average, compared to other graduates who average $101,777. Additionally, graduates of Ivy League and other top schools are 60% more likely to reach the top 1% of the earnings distribution, Opportunity Insights found. It is no surprise, then, that every Ivy League school except for Brown appears on Forbes’ 2022 list of The 11 Most Popular Colleges Among America’s Richest. University of Pennsylvania topped that list, with 17 graduates appearing on Forbes’ 400 wealthiest American rankings.

These statistics are even more significant in light of Ivy League schools’ financial aid packages. For instance, in 2022, Princeton announced it would offer free tuition, room, and board for most students whose families made less than $100,000 annually. These kinds of programs bring the average annual cost of attending an Ivy League education down to $23,234 —less than the average cost of ranked colleges outside of the Ivy League. These financial incentives contribute to the ROI of top schools, placing Princeton, Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth in the top 10 in The Princeton Review ’s ranking of best value colleges.

Ultimately, students should seek to attend a school that aligns with their goals and passions while recognizing that their college decision will have lasting effects on their career and income. Investing in the necessary support to maximize your student’s chances of admission to Ivy League and other top schools is a strategic choice—and one that could have a positive impact for years to come.

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The Death of Iran’s President Does Not Bode Well

By Reuel Marc Gerecht and Ray Takeyh

Mr. Gerecht is a resident scholar at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Mr. Takeyh is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has not always seen eye to eye with his country’s presidents. Akbar Hashemi-Rafsanjani nudged the Islamic Republic too close to the West for the supreme leader’s liking. Mohammad Khatami rattled the conservative elite with subversive talk of how faith and freedom could coexist. Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was too insubordinate and too populist, while Hassan Rouhani’s flirtation with the Americans and his disappointing arms-control agreement drove him out of the inner circle.

President Ebrahim Raisi, on the other hand, was Mr. Khamenei’s ideal partner. A lackluster manager with dispiriting rhetoric and a vicious streak, he was steadfastly loyal to Mr. Khamenei, who is 85 years old, and an integral part of his plan to ensure a smooth succession. Mr. Raisi’s sudden death in a helicopter crash on Sunday has thrown that plan into disarray, scrambled Iran’s backroom politics and could further empower a younger, more radical generation of politicians that would bring further repression at home and aggression overseas.

Mr. Raisi was a revolutionary with an ideologue’s integrity. Early on he was appointed to various prosecutorial roles, where he regularly sought — and secured — the execution of regime opponents. In 1988, he firmed up that reputation by serving on the so-called death commissions that executed upward of 5,000 political prisoners. He then spent much of his career in the regime’s darker corners, becoming the head of the judiciary before being elevated to the presidency.

Despite this deep experience and loyalty, it wasn’t clear that Mr. Raisi would be a suitable successor to Mr. Khamenei, a development many observers and Iranians feared. The challenge of managing a government at odds with much of its population and the international community requires an unusual mixture of cunning, intelligence and cruelty. Mr. Raisi only possessed the last. But even if his ascension was uncertain, Mr. Khamenei still relied upon the cleric to help manage the coming transition: Mr. Raisi was reportedly part of a three-man committee vested with the responsibility to choose the next supreme leader.

Mr. Khamenei will now need to find someone else as reliable to execute, as ruthlessly as required, his vision, and arrange another contrived election to install him. This will not be easy: Iran’s political system has been so relentlessly purged of those present at the creation of the republic that little of the old establishment is left.

The new political landscape is largely dominated by younger men who openly lament the older generation’s corruption, lack of revolutionary zeal and unwillingness to take on more forcefully a fading American imperium. And because Mr. Khamenei must rely on this new group to sustain the revolution’s values and keep the theocracy intact, he will have to take their sensibilities into account as he considers both the next president and who should succeed him as supreme leader.

This new cohort has been toughened by battling various popular insurrections. Many have served in the security services and the Revolutionary Guards. They have a strong showing in the hard-line Paydari Party, which now holds the majority in Parliament. Among its most vocal members are Morteza Aqa-Tehrani, one of the party’s leaders, and Mehrdad Bazrpash, the minister of roads and urban development in Mr. Raisi’s government. They favor presidential contenders like Saeed Jalili, a former nuclear negotiator, who has demonstrated contempt for international norms and democratic accountability.

Mr. Raisi had little to say about matters beyond Iran’s borders. Foreign affairs really wasn’t his domain, though he did support the regime’s imperial adventures and recent clash with Israel. But Mr. Khamenei’s more youthful disciples have come of age as America has been retrenching in the Middle East, enjoying the talk in Washington of getting out of America’s so-called forever wars. Unlike many of their “neither East nor West” elders, they’ve welcomed the Chinese and Russian alliance with Iran and see the international arena, unlike the home front, as a domain where they can succeed.

The rising influence of this younger generation in the wake of Mr. Raisi’s death may also have a significant effect on Iran’s nuclear calculations. What appeared to be Mr. Khamenei’s cautious approach to constructing and testing a nuclear device may give way to voices eager to get on with it. The effort, on the other hand, of marshaling multinational proxy forces to do Iran’s bidding in the region will almost certainly persist unaltered, as its success is hard to question.

The larger issue of Mr. Khamenei’s succession, of course, also still hangs over the republic. It is often suggested that his son Mojtaba might assume his father’s mantle. The Islamic Republic may have dispensed with charismatic authority and theological erudition as preconditions for that post, but it does not favor dynastic succession, which is still seen by revolutionary leaders as an indulgence of Persian monarchs and Arab presidents. The younger Khamenei may continue to have an outsized role in the background, but his formal promotion would be difficult for Iran’s leaders to justify. That means another hard-line cleric of some stature and close ties to the security services will likely be considered, such as Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami, a member of the Assembly of Experts tasked with selecting the next supreme leader.

All this augurs poorly for the Iranian people and the international community alike. The generation on the cusp of taking power sees domestic oppression and foreign aggression as indispensable to the success of the revolution. They are even more resentful of the public’s widely held democratic aspirations than Mr. Raisi’s generation, equating all forms of dissent with sedition against the republic and the faith. Mr. Raisi’s death may give these younger men an opportunity to finally have their day.

Reuel Marc Gerecht is a resident scholar at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies. Ray Takeyh is a senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations.

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