<p>Hello, CC community, I am new to the forum and this is my first question. I apologize if it's in the wrong section. </p>
<p>I am currently 22 year old American citizen. I want a degree in physics from a UK university; preferably Oxford/Cambridge. Is there anyway for me to take the GCSEs and the A*Levels in America as a private student? ( Just study the topic at home and take the exam). </p>
<p>If not, would it be possible for me to register as a mature student for the exams online, fly to England, and walk in on exam day? ( having previously studied)</p>
<p>Would having high scores on the ACT, SATs, A* levels and the GCSE's increase my chances at all? </p>
<p>Would studying for an Associate Degree in Physics in the meantime affect my chances? </p>
<p>What would you do in my place? </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>The universities in the UK have information for international applicants right on their websites. The options for applicants who come from different educational systems will be there. If you can’t find it, email the admissions office and ask.</p>
<p>As for where the A and GCSE exams are offered, visit the websites for the organizations that administer them. The locations and policies will be right there.</p>
<p>Most of the time 3 AP courses with 5s and / or 3 SAT subject tests with above 700 in each, in addition to a 700 in all subsections of the SAT Reasoning test is considered academically acceptable at top universities (Oxbridge) in the UK. As happymomof1 said, check out the individual university websites you are interested in attending. I dont think they expect you to take A levels.</p>
<p>Thanks for the feedback.</p>