<p>I'm very interested in the possibility of studying in the UK. I'm already applying to St. Andrews, but since I'm not too confident I'll get in, I'm looking into other UK colleges to apply to, because I think I'd really benefit from the experience (of course, I'm also applying to many more US colleges).</p>
<p>Any suggestions? I'm pretty interested in studying Arabic, journalism, creative writing.
My stats are: 3.5 GPA about (I'll have to double check)</p>
<p>SAT: Critical Reading 670, Math 600, Writing 750 Combined: 2020
No ACT scores yet, but I will have them soon.</p>
<p>I actually have a 3.6 GPA, and ACT combined score is 26 (not great). Combined SAT is 2020. </p>
<p>I forgot to mention one thing: I’m from a large family, and money is a problem. St. Andrews was my dream school for a while, and then I realized to that one year there would cost close to 50k. I really want to study in the UK, but I can’t seem to find anything that’s remotely cheap.</p>
<p>Maybe this thread can become something of a resource for people in my situation.</p>
<p>So - what options are there? I’m a dual UK/US citizen, but since I haven’t lived in the UK for the past three years prior to my studying there, I’m still treated as an international applicant; in other words, international (and very expensive) fees.</p>
<p>As crazy as it sounds, I wonder about going to the EU and living there for three years, in order to get reduced tuition to schools in the UK. Is this a crazy idea? This is what my brother did, indirectly and without originally intending to; he moved to Germany following High School, and when he decided to enroll in a University, he qualified as an EU resident.</p>
<p>I know that St. Andrews (and perhaps other UK schools) allows several options other than a four-year education; even if you aren’t enrolled there, you can study abroad there for a semester or a year, or go there Freshman year then return to the US for the rest of your education, or else get an education in the US and then transfer to St. Andrews to complete a degree. Does anyone know anything about this process?</p>