<p>Not sure. But I know IB is offered. For APs, you can search collegeboard.com, and try to find out if you can self-study AP courses and then take the exams in May in India. However, these courses are not absolutely necessary. For example, many of my friends from India have attended prestigious universities (including Wharton at UPenn, Carnegie Mellon and UChicago)without taking AP and simply performing well on their essays, transcript, Board Exams and SAT/SAT II scores.</p>
<p>I’m not sure but if you have the chance, taking A-levels would be preferable in Cambridge’s eyes</p>
<p>thanks for the reply guys. And the last problem that remains is that what about Humanities and all? are they necessary everywhere?</p>
<p>well US unis have general education requirements (classes you must take regardless of your major) and they normally include a number of humanites/science classes. You normally take them your first two years (before you start in on your major work). They’re all introductory classes, and it’s not like you’re studying 4 different courses. Americans want you to get a breadth of knowledge while at uni. UK unis want you to specialize and don’t have such GER’s.</p>
<p>Yeah, UK universities require you to choose your major at the start (I think).</p>
<p>yeah it’s a course over there - and you only take classes that pertain to your course</p>
<p>ie i applied for physics and will only be taking physics classes if I decide to go there (im kind of scared of the commitment lol )</p>
<p>Also, UK universities have very low financial aid compared to the US colleges.</p>
<p>It’s all Gordon Brown’s fault (j/k) :D.</p>
<p>Can I have any need-based or merit-based scholarships in UK?</p>
<p>I’m not sure, but I do know that (in general) UK universities have far less financial aid.</p>
<p>On the other hand, if you’re not from the UK or US, UK universities are far easier to get into. Even the top ones only require a couple of A-levels and a recommendation, whereas US schools require SATs, essays, ECs… basically, they’re more concerned about students being well-rounded.</p>
<p>it’s much harder to get aid from UK unis if you’re overseas</p>
<p>that’s something you should research…possibly contacting the uni if necessary</p>
<p>i know it depends on which uni you’re applying to…birmingham gave me a 1000 pound scholarship per year if I put it as my firm choice (i didn’t) -_- but at least they offered it lol</p>
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<p>Incorrect. MIT provides need-based financial aid, including for international students. MIT does not provide merit aid.</p>
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<p>Yes, if you’re at a US university. And, well, if you don’t understand them, the point of education is to learn something new.</p>
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Quite possibly, since you’re from India. Many universities in the UK have a lot more funds available for Asian students than North American students.</p>
<p>thanks to all who have replied.</p>