<p>Hi,
Im an 18 year old student for Birmingham England, i am starting a 2 year college course in September.
Despite the vast number of universities in England i have recently become more interested in moving to America to pursue further education after being made aware of poeple i know doing so.
I am studying film/media in the hope of being a media journalist or film director and my college course will award 3 1/2 A levels upon completion.</p>
<p>However i am completely unaware of how English qualifications transfer to the American counterparts or where to start looking in your vast number of Universities.
Due to this i have compiled a few questions:
1. How will my qualifications compare to those awarded by American education systems?
2. I will be the equivalent of an English university starter so at what point will i be joining the American system?
3. What kind of course should i be looking for?
4. When/How should i apply?</p>
<p>Any other information or personal experiences will be a massive help.
Thank you.</p>
<p>I just want to understand what you’re saying, Glynnister. You’re starting a college course, but it will award A levels, not college or university credit after two years? I am having a hard time conceptualizing what kind of program you are referring to. Do you already have or are you taking A levels in other subjects right now? </p>
<p>If this course you’re taking is an extension of secondary school and you would be a university starter at the end of two years, then you would be a university starter here as well, I believe. Your experience may help you to be a better qualified starter and help you to get into a better university here, but I don’t think A levels would count as university credit (as AP tests do in the U.S.). American universities and colleges can offer a great education, and have certain different advantages than those of Britain, but they’re also expensive and they’re four year programs, not three year programs, which can make them even pricier. Still, if it’s your dream it may be worth pursuing!</p>
<p>You can use Google and sites like this to identify top film programs. They will include schools like USC, UCLA and NYU. These programs are much more expensive than in the UK though, over $50K US for each of four years. You can apply online. Read what’s required now because there are exams you will need to take.</p>
<p>Endicott:
I am currently 18 years of age. I left high school 2 years ago and spent the past 2 years doing an engineering job.
I have quit this to pursue furget education.
In september i am startting a 2 year course that will award me A Levels.</p>
<p>What i was wondering was how do english qualifications translate into the american system as over here we use a system called “ucas points”</p>
<p>Its an idea i have been considering since planning to rejoin college and as i was hopnig to move to the US when i am older i figured moving over for education would be a good time to do so.</p>
<p>Redroses:
Are there any particular places you would reccomend to find this information because ive spent ages looking through pages of random information.</p>
<p>The international admissions offices understand A levels. If you would be a first year student in England, you would apply as a first year student here. You will find useful information in the International STudents Forum. Click on “Discussion Home” in the upper left of this screen and scroll down to find it.</p>
<p>For ideas on where to find specific programs, you can take a look at the College Majors Forum as well.</p>
<p>As to the whole process of applying to universities and colleges in the US, you should read everything (and I do indeed mean everything) at [EducationUSA</a> | Study Abroad, Student Visa, University Fairs, College Applications and Study in the U.S. / America](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.state.gov/]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.state.gov/) Then, you should make an appointment with the counselors at the advising center closest to you. There are several in the UK. These counselors are expert at helping students in your country find good places to pursue university level studies in the US.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best!</p>
<p>Thank you, i shall post on there now :)</p>