FOREIGN UNIVERSITIES ARE LOOKING BEYOND A STRING OF A’S IN SPM AS THEY PREFER ALL-ROUNDERS WHO ALSO EXCELLED IN EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

British universities were “put off” by the number of A’s which Malaysian students boasted about.

 “It is worrying to see that the academic side is seen as more important than the mental and emotional sides of education.

“Hence, parents put a lot of emphasis on the exam results. This should be discouraged in any way possible.”

British Council education director Peter Clack

 

“Foreign universities are sceptical about the number of A’s Malaysian students are achieving. The admission depends a lot on interviews,”

Jerry Tan, general manager of education advisory body Studylink Sdn Bhd

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“Were they head prefects before? Did they do something for the community?”

Coordinator of the Malaysian-American Commission on Educatio-nal Exchange (Educational Advising Centre) Doreen John