<p>I really want to study in the UK as its more affordable and I want to experience the British culture, but I'm unsure if its possible. What I mean is that I'm currently in a normal non-IB curriculum though I am taking 6+ AP's. I am ok with extracurriculars and all that but I was wondering how much the application process differers from the American one and is it too difficult for internationals to be admitted? Any other tips that could help me? Feedback is much appreciated</p>
<p>Well I think this might be a question for our friendly neighborhood (or for uk neighbourhood) ukgirl.</p>
<p>Good old post on it: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/study-abroad/465440-applying-oxford-cambridge-us.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/study-abroad/465440-applying-oxford-cambridge-us.html</a></p>
<p>Also, you’ll be applying through UCAS for Oxbridge.</p>
<p>Hello :)</p>
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<li>They are almost always called univerisities here, not colleges or schools</li>
<li>They don’t care about extracurriculars unless they relate directly to your course</li>
<li>Have you checked the tuition fees for internationals? From what I’ve heard, these are significantly more then for British students, so may not be that much cheaper, although I’m not sure</li>
<li>You don’t need IB, but it is easier to get into top unis with. They are generally very competitive for all American students, but particularly those taking normal courses</li>
<li>We are the equivalent to one year ahead of you by the end of high school, so you’ll need lots and good scores in APs to stand a chance, and to be able to keep up if you do get in.</li>
<li>The application process is very different, UCAS as MIT said. This is for all unis and is a centralised body that everything up until interviews goes through. You’ll pick 5 unis to apply to and write 1 personal statement. This needs to be done in early fall to apply to Oxbridge, and late fall to apply anywhere else.</li>
<li>I don’t think it is too difficult for Americans, but it depends where you want to go. Oxbridge is already crazy competitive, and I kniw they limit their number of internationals significantly. (Don’t let the statistics fool you. 25% are admitted to Oxbridge because the process is very self selective. Also schools will stop pupils applying if they don’t think they have a good chance)</li>
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<p>I would check out the UK section in internationals, and maybe check out The Student Room, which is similar to CC.
Hope this helps :)</p>
<p>From what I’ve researched on the fees and tuition at these colleges… Expect to pay just a tad under what you would pay here. Factor into the equation that you’re not getting uni financial aid for it, so you’re likely paying $45k-50k a year.</p>
<p>You have to go through UCAS and apply can apply to 5 schools. You have to write a personal statement, and if you want to study law or medicine you need to take an additional exam.
Your EC’s don’t matter unless they relate to your major, so </p>
<p>On a side note: People have already commented on how your expenses won’t be lowered much as an international student. If you’ve never been to England for an extended period of time, try visiting over the summer to make sure that the culture/lifestyle is compatible with what you want.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>What are the fees structure of UK schools?</p>
<p>What do you mean ‘structure’ ?</p>