<p>:) I'm a senior here in the Philippines, where we don't have middle school. So, I'm basically at least two years younger from normal-aged seniors. I planned to apply to US colleges last year. But it didn't pulled through as up to now, I haven't taken any of the required tests. But what I'm considering now is to apply to boarding school for 11th grade entry, since internationally, I\m recognized as a 10th grader. Would it be impractical to do this? I really want to go to a US college, especially Yale, Princeton and Stanford.</p>
<p>I've applied for colleges here in the Philippines so another option would be finishing undergrad studies here, then do graduate studies in the US. </p>
<p>What should I do? Applying to boarding school requires SAT scores (since we dont have SSATs or ISEEEs here in the Phils) plus traveling costs. It would be investment on money and time (2years more of high school is a serious amount of risk). </p>
<p>In practicality, in view of the long-run, in every aspect, I need your opinions. :) Thanks in advance.</p>