<p>I have an application to British schools which is in progress - I have an unconditional offer to study at the University of Liverpool, which is world class, as well as applications to Bristol, Durham, Leeds and York pending. Past this, I’m not fussed about studying in America, my main reason behind it is to either be closer to my boyfriend, or to get a cheaper deal than I would here (my boyfriend is applying to Boston University, too. I’m not that bad at Geography.)</p>
<p>As for my parental income, it’s £23k PA, all of it goes on paying bills. My mother may retire next year, which will diminish funds futher. I can’t see American schools being able to take any money from my parents purse at all.</p>
<p>@2college2college; although I realise you’re attempting to help, generally you have not been very knowledgeable about my situation and haven’t listened to what I’m attempting to achieve. Getting into an American school, or even accepting the place if I’m admitted, is not a life or death situation for me, although I would like it. As for the aid, I’d like you to provide some verifcation on those statistics before I’ll take you seriously.</p>
<p>@macmill; I’d rather be within an hour of eachother on weekends and the like than six time zones away. Most of the undergraduates I know are NOT superbusy, as they have plenty of time to chat to me on the internet. If I was that concerned about school reputation in programmes I’d take Durham as my first choice if given an offer - these applications are a matter of location and program breadth.</p>
<p>I really don’t feel like you two understand what I want to do.</p>