<p>I go to a British International School in Singapore, where we take British GCSE's and the IB. (I'm in the 9th Grade by the way, just started High School). Our school doesn't offer any AP classes, as do all British private schools in Singapore. I was wondering how this would affect me and if I would be looked down upon when it comes round to applying for college because of this, and if it did, what I could do to compensate. Furthermore, I have a US passport, and I was wondering if there would be anyway I could explain this to admissions officers when I applied, how ever far away that may be.</p>
<p>You do not need to worry about AP exams. The colleges and universities here are perfectly familiar with GCSCE and IB.</p>
<p>There are many US citizens who live outside the US and attend local schools. Don’t worry about that either. You will be a domestic applicant for financial aid purpose which is a very good thing. You won’t have any work restrictions which is even better!</p>
<p>Just do your best to earn good grades in your own educational system. And don’t forget to talk about the money for college with your parents. You may want to encourage them to read through the information at [FinAid</a>! Financial Aid, College Scholarships and Student Loans](<a href=“http://www.finaid.org%5DFinAid”>http://www.finaid.org) and here in the Financial Aid Forum. Many parents are shocked to learn the cost of college. The sooner you and your parents can come up with a plan for paying for your education, the better.</p>