<p>I'm planning on applying to a few universities in the UK (Durham,St.Andrews,Oxford.) I know that I only want to study German. I took the AP German test and scored a 5, but I read on most of the uni websites that they require three scores in the appropriate subject. If I'm applying to German a single-module course, do I really need more than my German AP score, considering there are no other relevant AP tests my subject would just that one be sufficient? Any help is greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>You’d need more AP scores. I think they mean three scores, including the appropriate subject. For example a British student applying for German needs at least three A-Levels, which may be say German (compulsory), History and English Literature, and the latter two are certainly relevant to German since a lot of the course could be history or literature of Germany (Austria, Switzerland) etc.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help, do you think Art History, European History, World History, or Human Geographies would be good choices as well as English Literature maybe? I’ll have to do independant study, so I’m not sure which tests would be best for a student who wasn’t actually able to take the course. I’m graduating early though, so I’ll have plenty of time to study. I guess I should pick between two and list the results as “pending” for my UCAS application?</p>
<p>Those would be nice subjects; I have no idea about APs (I did IB) but if you will be getting any guidance from current teachers (e.g. English 12 teacher giving pointers with AP Lit) it will help since officially teachers need to submit predictions of what they think you will get in the AP (though you could probably get away with explaining how you’re self-studying due to lack of courses on offer). Since literature is often an element in German courses I think AP Lit would be very good, and then one other AP. Your referee can then waffle on about your self-motivation too (: </p>
<p>Also remember for the UCAS personal statement (if you want to start in say 2010, this along with the rest of your application including reference is due October 15, 2009 due to Oxford) you need to do ‘academic’ stuff like reading German literature, German newspapers (they have online versions) or reading books on German history will all help not only with writing a PS/interview (in the case of Oxford)/gaining a place but also your own linguistic abilities. These take time to build up so it never hurts to start early (:</p>
<p>I see you’ve spent quite some time in Germany - definitely put that down on your PS.</p>
<p>My referee will be my German teacher, and I’m also going to be serving as her grading assistant/intern next semester. So I’m pretty sure I will have an excellent reference from her. I was going to waffle on about my time in Germany in my PS, should I mention my internship with my German teacher as well? I have two online classes that end this week, but as soon they’re done I was going to start working on my PS. It’s all kind of overwhelming, especially since Oxford’s application date is so early but I’m sure I can find a guide about writing a good PS online 
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<p>Also I just wanted to ask if you think I have any chance of getting into Oxford for German. I wasn’t really an outstanding student in highschool, but I’ve heard that your GPA isn’t really considered and that little emphasis is placed on your ACT/SAT scores as well. I personally feel like I’m really qualified to study German considering I got a 5 on my AP exam, studied abroad in Germany and will be doing an internship for German as well. I don’t know what the competition is like for German though, and am unsure how I would compare. My parents think I shouldn’t even bother applying, but they don’t seem to realize that admissions is quite different in the UK than it is here.</p>
<p>Sorry for the long post! I will definitely take your advice with AP literature and reading more German material. Thanks again :)</p>
<p>Your reference sounds like it’ll be pretty solid (: I think the internship’s nice to mention even if just as a “I am responsible” thing and perhaps a way to end the PS on an academic note (just suggestions though). If possible I would also suggest conferring with your referee so as much stuff is mentioned as can fit (e.g. your teacher writes loads on your self-motivation in taking online classes, self-studying for APs and graduating early in the rec. You can then mention this stuff more briefly in the PS to leave space for other things, since the admissions folk will have heard lots about this through your ref.). It may also be worth your ref. mentioning even just briefly that your school offers few APs (I’m presuming it does since you’re self-studying) since many US applicants come from schools where lots of AP classes are offered.</p>
<p>I hope this is not against the CC rules, but The Student Room is the British equivalent of CC with a “PS Helper” section where current university students help with PS writing, so this is a resource you might want to use since they’re British students with more knowledge of the UCAS system. They also have university subforums where you can find out about your uni choices.</p>
<p>They won’t care about your GPA. Oxford wants 2100/32 in standardised tests (<a href=“http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_students/international_qualifications/index.html[/url]”>http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_students/international_qualifications/index.html</a>) too, but an AP 5 is certainly great. If you are going to self-study I think it may also be worth starting with 3 self-study subjects so if one turns out to be really boring (the test, not necessarily the subject) or if you fall sick on the day of one exam (touch wood) or something you still have a ‘backup’ to achieve the other two 5s.</p>
<p>“In recent years, about one out of every two applicants has got a place at Oxford to read Modern Languages.” ([Information</a> for Prospective Undergraduates - Modern Languages at Oxford University](<a href=“http://www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/]Information”>http://www.mod-langs.ox.ac.uk/prospectus/undergraduate/)) Almost all of these applicants will be predicted/have scored AAA/555/top grades, but it’s not impossible to get in. Keep in mind though that for Oxford you will need to fly over for a few days of interview. Either way, the UCAS application fee is 17 pounds for five universities, which in the scheme of college applications isn’t that much. </p>
<p>Also, almost all unis have ‘German and ab initio [Language X]’ where you can start a new language from scratch while continuing with German. Obviously German Sole is great too, but just know that the “you study only one subject” drill doesn’t apply this way to languages - you can study two (if you want) (:</p>
<p>Alright, thanks a lot (:</p>
<p>Also just to let you know, there are certain ‘minority’ languages that you do not have to decide to study right from the outset. These are Catalan, Celtic, Galician, Polish, Proven</p>
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<p>Maybe. That depends on the subject and where you live. If you want to study Medicine or Art then there is no way to get in without an interview in Oxford. For some other subjects, Oxford does do some interviews abroad. For example Oxford offers interviews in Singapore and in Hong Kong. For non-European students applying to Oxford who would have difficulty flying in for the interview, Oxford does occasionally allow telephone, or internet based interviews. See [How</a> to apply - University of Oxford - International Interview Arrangements](<a href=“http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_students/interviews.html]How”>http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_students/interviews.html) for more information.</p>
<p>I was a US international student who attended UK university for my undergraduate (University of Warwick) and going to LSE for my masters. So if you have any question just pm me :)</p>
<p>I have just moved to the USA from the UK but I still want to return to the UK for University.
I know that AP Courses are required for applying to a UK Uni but i also know that not all universities accept AP courses as a form of higher education.
Approximately how what percentage of UK Uni’s accept AP Courses?</p>
<p>I am just worried about this as I was due to start my A-Level studies in 2010 but chose to move instead. I had no idea that a standard high school diploma is work just 5 GCSE’s !!! Thats terrible.</p>