<p>Over the last few days, I've mythologized Goldsmiths and a London university experience and am absolutely set on going there. But, I'm under the impression my chances of getting in are...doubtful. I don't really know what English universities place emphasis on or even take into account. </p>
<p>Here are my stats:</p>
<p>2.8 GPA (a slight upward trend, but really i just slacked off)
2000 SAT (retaking in November, hopefully looking at a 2100+)
Weak - Average extracurriculars (docent at Museum of Tolerance, JV Cross Country + Soccer, PR firm summer internship)
Compelling Essay (but beauty is in the eye of the beholder, eh?)
Very strong recommendations, or at least I'm projecting...
White, Middle-Class, Straight, Mentally Stable, Fully-Limbed Male coming from 'elite' Los Angeles private school</p>
<p>I'd be applying to a field within the Humanities department, I'm not really sure which specific major yet. Also, I could produce an English affiliation, whether through proof of citizenship or some other status, as my dad is London born and raised and I have extended family living there. Not sure if this would help in any way, though. </p>
<p>Not to play the victim or anything, but please reply if you have any insight, because my college counselor hadn't even heard of this school and I don't have anyone else to talk to about UK universities. </p>
Standardised tests are important because they are the only way of comparing you to the rest of your grade. Where are your AP exam scores? </p>
<p>I quote Goldsmiths "Our usual requirement for students from the USA is a High School Diploma, plus 2 Advanced Placement (APs) tests at grade 3 or higher in subjects appropriate to the degree for which they are applying.</p>
<p>We will consider applicants with a score of 550 or above in their SAT subject tests if taken in conjunction with CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board) tests."
This doesn’t matter.
I hope you’re writing this in the style of the UCAS Personal Statement that is required.
There is only one referee who is supposed to give one recommendation.
You must declare a course when applying.
I’m not sure if this will affect the fee status.</p>
<p>I haven’t been in any AP classes prior to this year, so that’s a no for the AP tests. Or, considering that I can apply as late as June 30th, would you advise that I wait and include the score for the one AP course I’m taking this year (AP Government), even though it is not pertinent to my major? Also, you mentioned subject tests… I have yet to take one but are you aware of a minimum? I read the associated sites already, but I couldn’t find their requirement. And what is the CEEB test? Is that just another name for the SAT?</p>
<p>As for all of the other information, thank you for clarifying.</p>
<p>Considering that you have not taken any AP exams, I think you would have a low chance of getting an offer. </p>
<p>UK universities operate on a sort of rolling admissions. That is to say, if you submit your application late, they may not even consider you as they have already reached their quota. I would advise you to apply by 15th January.</p>
<p>Please read the paragraph again.
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<p>CEEB just refers to the College Board. I think they are referring to the SATI but again I am not sure. Email them to ask.</p>
<p>Hmm, that’s a pretty unjust admission method. It’s not as if AP Exams are the be-all, tell-all measure of aptitude, especially considering the numerous high schools in the US who don’t even offer AP courses. I’m still optimistic, though.</p>
<p>If you and your parents have been resident and paying taxes in an EU country for the last 3 years, you are a home student and will pay home student fees. Otherwise, you are a foreign student and will pay higher overseas student fees. It has nothing to do with your citizenship, your parents’ citizenship or place of birth.</p>
<p>Most universities in uk ask for 2-3 Ap tests or SAt subject tests. If you dont have them
you will probably have to take a foundation year. They also ask for good GPA… 3.0 at least.
I know it’s a silly admission methond bcuz im also from an american system highsch. I have 2.81 gpa with no AP tests. I am apply for Richmond the american university in london. Check that school out. It only require 2.5 gpa and it’s an american system university.</p>