<p>Hello,
I'll start by saying thanks to anyone who takes the time to read or comment on this post.
So I'm 18 years of age and have just finished British College and I'm going to take part in a Gap Year so will only be applying to university this winter time for my actual study to start the following September, I'm practicing for the SAT now and will take that in winter at some point and then apply.
I wanted to get a complete run down on Scholarship awards for international students, what should i look for, how do I apply, eligibility, deadlines etc.
Treat me like a total newbie and start from the bottom up.
Thank You,
Jordan.</p>
<p>First…if you are applying for admissions for fall 2015, I think you might want to consider a fall SAT test time. </p>
<p>Deadlines for some of the best scholarships is application by December 1. You won’t have your SAT by then if you take in the winter.</p>
<p>Are you looking for merit aid (based on stats) or need based aid (based on family finances?</p>
<p>Hi Thumper,</p>
<p>Yeah, I say winter what I meant was more September time (So Autumn really) with a possible second test later if it doesn’t go well. </p>
<p>My Scholarship would likely be need based aid.</p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>What are your GCSE and A Level subjects and results?
When you say you need financial aid, how much can your parents contribute?
What do you want to major in?
What are your greatest achievements or the activities you did well in while at comprehensive and college?
Why do you want to attend college in the US, what attracts you to them?</p>
<p>You can’t just depend on need-based aid, as there are very few universities that offer it and those that do have very few funds. For example, Haverford, a top college, only funds 3 international students who need financial aid, and while it meets 100% need for all 3, that’s incredible competition considering candidates apply from all over the world.</p>
<p>You can take the ACT in September and, if need be, December; and take the SAT in October (if need be, in November). That leaves space for Subject tests in December if the colleges you’re applying to require them. Note that students taking the ACT with writing often get the subject tests waived.</p>
<p>The first thing you need to do is buy/order The Fiske Guide or Princeton Review’s Best Colleges or Insider’s Guide to the Colleges (amazon uk has them all.) Read carefully and put sticky notes on the pages of colleges you’re interested in. Then go to their website and fill out their “request info” or “join the mailing list” form.</p>
<p>Note: “university” is roughly synonymous with “college” in the US - British colleges are called “high schools” here.</p>