My child is interested in LSE and goes to school in the US (we are American so he wouldn’t need proof of English proficiency in case that is relevant. My son’s school does not have the AP system completely, and may have 1 or 2 AP exams by graduation, less than the required 5. Their website clearly states that the US high school diploma is not sufficient for admission to LSE. Is there any way my son can still apply, or is he simply not qualified?
You can explain that there weren’t AP courses. Also, your SATs can be used to substitute to a degree. I suggest you consult the Student Room website. You should also contact admissions directly with questions. LSE is very competitive re admissions, as I bet you know.
My daughter is American but applied to Cam from France - British unis were very aware of how the system worked in France and surely would be of the US as well.
I don’t think he can hope to get direct admission, I’m afraid. LSE doesn’t accept SATs at all, and is very competitive for admission.
There are two options open to him: do a year at a US university, or a UK foundation course, and then apply to LSE (and possibly other UK universities if they are of interest).
What subject does he want to study?
If your child attends school in the us and doesn’t have AP’s, s/he can attend a community college then apply with 5 A’s including calculus, or attend a British further education college and prepare three A Levels including Further Math, then apply.
@Conformist1688 , I stand corrected re SAT.
Sat2s might work for some other UK colleges, though, and lots only need 3 APs rather than 5. If OP tells us more about her son’s interests and stats maybe we can suggest alternatives.
Is he a junior now? He can sit for AP exams in May and submit those test results in time for applying in the fall. If his high school does not offer AP exams, he can arrange to take the AP exams at another location.