National University of Singapore (NUS) is ranked 15 overall in the QS2018 World University Rankings, among which it's Academic Evaluation Ranking and Employer Evaluation Ranking both are 11th. Nanyang Technological University (NTU)'s 2018 comprehensive ranking is 11th, its academic evaluation ranking 50th and Employer Evaluation ranking 38th.

In terms of academic and employer evaluation rankings, National University of Singapore ranked higher than the Nanyang Technological University. However, in the other four individual rankings, Nanyang Technological University rank is much higher than that of the National University of Singapore, especially in terms of research impact (citation rate). So which is better depends on which aspect is more important to you.

Far Eastern University (Filipino: Pamantasan ng Malayong Silangan), also known simply as FEU, is a nonsectarian private university in Manila, Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College (under Dr. Vicente K. Fabella), and the Institute of Accountancy (now Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance), FEU became a university in 1934 under the guidance of first president Dr. Nicanor B. Reyes Sr. It has been noted as the leading proprietary university in the Philippines. FEU's campus is noted for a number of historical art deco buildings preserved from the first half of the 20th century.

For the exact deadlines pertaining to Cornell University's ED please refer to this link: https://admissions.cornell.edu/apply/application-timelines

Usually, for ED, the deadline is usually on or around 1 November so the the last ACT date you can take for early decision is in October and the last SAT date is in November. Scores from these test dates should arrive in November, just in time for early decision.

I don't think the university allows any successful applicants, with the exception of full-time National Servicemen, to defer entry to their programmes. Any offer which is not taken up by the stipulated closing date is deemed to have lapsed and will be offered to candidates on the waiting list.

Teaching assistantships and research appointments are part of merit-based funding awarded by the program. Applicants do not apply directly for this funding.

*Information obtained from University of California, Los Angeles official website*

There are not many students in this programme, only about 26 students enrolled each year so classes are considered small. Of these students, only about 1-2 are international students. 

In 2016, capstone projects were replaced by CO-OP so this means that international students are able to get CO-OP study permit and can find a job. What is not so ideal is that there is no pool of companies for students to apply like in Waterloo where you can submit your resume through an online system and secure an interview. Instead, you will have to look for internship opportunities on your own while working part-time. As this is still quite new to the school, CO-OP resources may not be abundant. If you are unable to secure an internship and graduate, you can choose to do capstone project instead.

The curriculum will be as detailed below and will take about a year to complete:

1. First semester - basic foundation classes e.g. finance marketing etc. 
2. Second semester - case studies. 
3. Third semester - COOP

The culture here is very North American. What is good is that here, you can experience all sorts of culture, how the locals live, their habits etc. The party culture here is also quite strong where people always hold parties, gather to gossip etc. In addition, people here are also quite judgmental towards individual's personality. In generally, I would consider University of Toronto quite friendly.

The cons of the programme includes:

1. It is only a one year programme so you can only get a one year work permit. Studying for 16 months gives 3 years of work permit so you may lose out in this sense.

2. The COOP of this programme is relatively new so there are not much compatible companies to match with.

3. The timeline of the programme is quite tight so you don't really have time to digest and absorb what you have learnt although content taught is very valuable. At the same time, content is not very in depth due to the time limit so you cannot go deep into learning finance or big data.

The university is known for its lots of outstanding achievements and popular programs. It is located in the city of Santa Barbara, California, with a scenic and relaxing atmosphere. Since it has a unique geographical location, UCSB naturally became the most popular University of California.

As the environment is too ideal, students may have quite a hard time finding a place where they can focus and study peacefully. Living in such a beautiful place, coupled with regular partying all year round, some students may find it difficult to concentrate on their studies. The result of a recent evaluation of students showed average level of grades and a low proportion of international students.

Both sides of the school faces the sea so it is very scenic, calming, and beautiful. Santa Barbara is famous for its luxurious dining, wine and beaches so it is not a surprise that most accomodations around the area are first-class too. A lot of various activities are easily accessible to students like surfing, fishing, whale watching, beach walking, and the likes.