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Undergraduate Action Plan

Follow these steps to assist you in your selection and acceptance to a university or college in the U.S.

Step 1
  Choose a Field of Study
If you are interested in a specific major, research that major. Learn everything about it that you can - special areas in the major, courses conducted, jobs involved - are they many, or few, If you have not decided on a major you can still enroll in a university. You must declare a major by your third year.

Step 2
Make a Short List of Schools

Make a list of 5 - 7 universities and colleges that fit your criteria according to your financial ability and academic ability.

From this list determine the competitive level of the institutions.

Does the Malaysian government recognize the schools even though they are accredited in the United States?

Can you meet the application deadline? Each university/college has an application deadline. All documents, transcripts, test scores; recommendations and extra curricular activity list must be sent to the school by the deadline.
  
Step 3
Take Tests

Take the appropriate tests.
For freshmen, TOEFL and SAT I. Some schools require or recommend SAT II.
For transfer students, the TOEFL test is required.
 
Step 4
Request Application Materials and Catalogs
Investigate schools on short list
Apply directly on line on the school website or download the application
 
Step 5
  Send in Application

Transcripts from SPM/STPM must be translated into English
Forecasted results 
College transcripts must be original from the college and not photocopies 
Syllabus information for credit transfer
Send financial information
Apply for financial aid, scholarships, loans 
Enclose application fee in bank draft in US dollars (non-refundable) 
  
Step 6
Receive Responses From Universities
Decide which school you will accept 
Send acceptance letter to school of choice by the deadline given 
Send deposit required 
 
Step 7
Apply for Visa

Get Visa application and information packet from VFS
Talk with an adviser about the visa process 
I-20 document needed form university or college
Financial / affidavit of support documents needed
Bring all documents for evaluation
Apply for visa through VFS
Make travel arrangements
Register for Pre-Departure Orientation at MACEE

   

Undergraduate Financial Aid

Undergraduate financial aid resources can be found by clicking here. 
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