Dedicated studying pays off

FOR the elite Bachelor of Law programme from the University of London, Advance Tertiary College (ATC) boasts the top three academic achievers in Malaysia.

Its top achiever An Gel Siah is currently pursuing her studies at King’s College London after receiving the 2017 Malaysian Law Scholarship for scoring the highest marks in the world.

The second top Malaysian student, Cassandra Oh Wan Yee, shared why ATC was the right choice for her.

Oh joined ATC for her A-Levels two years ago following advice from a student adviser at ATC.

She eventually developed an interest in law, which motivated her to study for a Bachelor of Law (University of London).

“The first reaction I get from people who find out I’m studying law is that I must memorise so much.

“In reality, while there is a need to memorise, understanding things in their context makes it easier. This way, when you begin writing, your answers flow on paper straight away,” explained Oh.

As a top scholar in A-Levels, she tends to put pressure on herself, which results in a sense of nervousness before examinations.

To manage her studies properly, Oh allocates certain hours to revise each subject every week and carries out systematic revisions.

ATC has a tradition of providing intensive revision periods starting in February, as the examinations take place in May.

Revision each day lasts for at least seven hours, along with reading and assignments.

Although it can be stressful, the lecturer’s rigorous methods yield success in the long run.

After becoming one of the top three achievers in Year 1, Oh received an e-mail from the University of London, awarding her a fee waiver and the Jim Stephens Memorial Scholarship as encouragement.

She believes that with dedication and continued perseverance, anyone can achieve scores as high as hers.

According to Oh, the campus’ boutique size is one of the reasons to study law at ATC – it makes the campus cosier and more compact, creating a conducive environment for students.

Coming from a middle-class, single-parent family, cost was also an important factor for Oh.

“With ATC’s affordable programmes, I’m glad to be securing the future I have always dreamed of,” she said.

Meanwhile, ATC continues nurturing high-achieving students as the top law school in the region.

At ATC, students’ needs are catered to in the best way possible while allowing for a close-knit and comfortable environment between students and their lecturers.

■ For more information, log on to www.atc2u.edu.my or call 03-2031 0266.