<p>Hi, everyone. The country where I live in has a six-year elementary, three-year junior high and three-year high school system (10th, 11th, 12th). If I were to apply to an American college, would I submit material from my technical "high school" years(10th~12th), or would I have to include stuff from 9th also (3rd grade of junior high)?</p>
<p>Thanks for your help!</p>
<p>And also, it would be great if you could tell me how to distinguish myself from other international applicants, other than ECs. I get all As(except in P.E...), but my country doesn't have AP and the private school I go to doesn't offer honors classes... It's one of the top girls' schools in Tokyo, but what would that be to someone in the U.S.? :p</p>
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<p>Read through everything there, then follow the links to find the closest advising center. The counselors there can help you with this whole process. They are expert at helping students in your country find good places to study here.</p>
<p>If you ask your questions in the International Students Forum, you also will get good advice. Go to the main page where all the forums are listed, and scroll down to find it.</p>
<p>There are plenty of high schools in the US that are only three years. Don’t worry about this! If you get stuck it is OK to email the colleges you are interested in, and just ask. The International Admissions Officer will help you. That is their job.</p>