<p>I am a high school Junior in 3 AP classes with a 3.3 GPA (I know it's not the best, I slacked off last year...), and an SAT score of 1740 (Again, not the best, but I was sick the day of the test and am retaking it in June!). I have always wanted to study in the UK for University, and lately have been really interested in Cardiff, but I am wondering if I really have a chance getting in? I also would like information on other Universities in the UK that are relatively easy for an average American student to get accepted into. I am looking to study pre-law or political science, and I have no financial issues, so price of the school really doesn't matter. Any advice/help would be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>Have you looked on the Cardiff website and checked their admission requirements for international students? If not, why not? Do it now. UK unis are much more numbers based and generally more predictable than US colleges. If you meet their admissions requirements you will probably get in. </p>
<p>Note that you have to apply to study a specific subject and it is difficult to switch. They may not consider grades in subjects unrelated to the subject you are applying for. Eg if applying for English, grades in science subjects probably not considered relevant.</p>
<p>UK unis generally prefer AP, SAT or IB scores and don’t put much weight on GPA. However, you need to check the websites of the specific unis you are interested in.</p>
<p>I assume you know most ECs are irrelevant to your application unless very specifically related to the subject you are applying for?</p>
<p>If you Google UK league tables I am sure you will be able to identify lowly ranked places that will accept pretty much anyone. They will be especially keen to recruit a full fee paying international student. However be aware that such places are often the equivalent to US commuter schools, where most students live at home and many are mature students. You might not have a traditional college experience at one of these unis (but you might be fine with that. Just letting you know).</p>
<p>Also law is an undergraduate course in the UK. There is no such thing as “pre-law” (I am pretty sure most Brits would be perplexed by this and ask if you didn’t complete (high) school). But a law degree from the UK will not in general allow you to practice law in the US. I believe there are some specific courses that let you take the New York bar (maybe UCL?). I’m afraid I don’t know much about this.</p>