I live in America and I am interested in studying in the UK. I received an offer to the University of Edinburgh, Nottingham, and Newcastle. The Nottingham offer is a bit of a reach, but the Edinburgh and Newcastle ones seem fairly attainable. As an accounting and finance major, from the USA, which school do you think is better???
Also, do you think it is beneficial for me to study in the UK? I really am so confused and need to have a decision soon 
I’m a high school student trying to get my bachelors 
FOR YOU: In my research I believe that Edinburgh is ur best bet. In addition, Edinburgh is fairly similar to the American school system, so you may feel more comfortable. There is no real larger benefit for studying in the UK vs. US unless u have a thirst for adventure ( like me =) ), but as long as you are not doing medicine, there is no apparent harm in doing so either.
FOR ME:
I also want to attend Edinburgh or London School of Economics (idk yet), but will you tell me ur scores so I will know if I am able to get in with my scores?
My Scores:
SAT 1 CW: 730
SAT 1 Writing: 770
SAT 1 Math: 800
ACT: 35
SAT 2 Math lvl 2: 800
SAT 2 Physics: 760
Junior AP classes:
AP Physics: 5
AP US History: 4
Current AP classes:
AP AB calc
AP Bio
AP chemistry
AP psychology
My only dreaded concern is that I am about a month and a half past the deadline. Since I live in the US, I am still allowed to apply, but will my good scores cancel out the fact that I am a little late?
Please get back to me soon!!!
you haven’t said what subject you would be applying for, which makes a difference. While you can apply late, that
Edinburgh it would depend on the subject- and if there are places left in it.
Can’t think of anything at LSE that you would qualify for (Economics requires an A* in Maths, which is 5 in AP Calc BC)
well LSE is too late for me to apply so i’m forgetting about that, but for Edinburgh i’m applying to economics with finance. Is that a desired major or i’m a solid bet?
Sorry, don’t know what happened with my earlier post- looks as if the dog ate part of it. Still, you got the gist of it.
Guessing (which is of course any of us can do), I would imagine that if they have spaces left you would be in good shape (assuming reasonable PS/recs). Your 800 in the Math 2 SAT will be a big help, and might even keep you from getting an offer conditional on your AP CalcAB.
I couldn’t find the admission stats for Econ w/ Finance specifically, but for straight Econ they get about 10 applicants / space and for all of the Econ subjects together they get about 13 applicants / space (from this stats breakdown of the top 10 econ programs in the UK, here: https://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=pV60RSZTWYDWJ5-ycl6sDDw).
All you can do is try!
ok thanks for your help. BTW i emailed Edinburgh and they said they still had a good number of spots open for the degree im looking for. In addition, another person from my high school who has lower credentials than me was accepted for a similar field of study. I am feeling very hopeful and I can’t wait to hear back!
They’re both excellent unis from an academic point of view, in large cities with lots happening.
Edinburgh tends to have a lot of American students, which may or may not be a selling point. It’s also a 4 year system, which is more similar to the US degree structure, but it will probably work out more expensive.
Newcastle is more mixed in its intake. It’s a 3 year degree, which is the norm for degrees in England, and it will be more specialised than the Edinburgh degree.
There’s no clear winner here - it’s a matter of personal preference.
Sorry for the late reply but I firmed Edinburgh
My scores were:
SAT:
Math- 700
Reading- 590
Writing- 670
AP:
Macro- 4
Lang- 4
I had a lot of extracurriculars:
DECA president
built a library
volunteered for over 300 hours (hospital, temple, etc)
Good luck!!!
I applied with the intent of accounting and finance but I am planning on switching my program to international relations
jerseygirl213, if you plan to transfer be sure to choose your first year courses carefully, as it will affect your transfer chances. You might find this page helpful:
http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/undergrad/current_students/student_support_and_community/changing_degree_programme
Especially this part:
TRANSFERS INTO POLITICS /I.R Politics/I.R currently apply a QUOTA FOR ENTRY INTO HONOURS and hold a competitive annual application for places. Politics/I.R will allocate no more than 35 transfers per year. Transfers will only be considered for students who have completed their 2nd year at pre-honours level and who qualify under SSPS rules for entry to honours.
In considering transfer requests, Politics/I.R will take into account academic achievement at University and prior to entry, relevant special circumstances, fit with intended curricula, and a personal statement. For students who apply to transfer into Politics (single or joint Honours) Politics/I.R will take into account whether or not the course ‘Scotland: Society and Politics’ (which is highly recommended for those who seek to transfer) was taken during 2nd year and how the applicant performed in the course (except for degree programmes for which the prescribed 2nd year courses allow no flexibility to take this course).
Hi guys. Sorry I have been away for a while. So i officially sent my application today and I’m waiting for a response which will come in 2-4 weeks. I just have a few questions.
- Even tho my program is Economics and Finance, can I still get an mba after getting my degree and have the same consideration as a person who is doing Accounting and Finance like jersey girl? I am basically asking if either field is a better option.
- @Jersey girl. CONGRATS. I am just wondering a few things tho. Edinburgh forces you to have a minimum score of 600 on each portion of the SAT reasoning test. How did you get in with a 590? Also, does your study have a math requirement because I don't know what my math requirement is, but if you met yours, then I must have already met mine.
I don’t think you need any particular degree subject as prerequisite for an MBA - anything will do. Getting reasonable work experience first is more important, and could possibly be an issue for you if your citizenship means you’d need a working visa for that. (All assuming you plan to stay in the Uk, of course.)
I am an American citizen so getting a working visa wont be too hard. Also I will only get an mba in the uk if I go to undergrad in the uk, which will make my getting a working visa even easier.
“I am an American citizen so getting a working visa wont be too hard.”
Why do you think that? I’m afraid Americans don’t get any special consideration in the process.
AXCBrown I think you are mistaken. For any non-EU national to get a working visa in any EU country the company has to demonstrate that there is nobody else available to do the job- they even have to provide evidence that they have advertised the job. It is not impossible, but for a newly minted graduate it is very unlikely. You can work (subject to some restrictions) while you are a student, but after that you are just another non-national who needs a work permit.
I have yet to meet my math requirement, however with most business programs, you will have to get a 650 on a math SAT subject test.
Also, yes you can have the same consideration as me (even if you are doing economics and finance)
I’m also thinking of applying for citizenship after I finish my degree (probably dual citizenship). It shouldn’t be that difficult to attain.
jerseygirl 213, it will be easy enough if you have a UK parent or marry a citizen; otherwise it is likely to take 5 years residency, during which time you will need Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) status through one of a number of types of visas. You can get the International Graduates Scheme for 1 year after graduation easily enough, and any ‘points’ you gain will be applied to Tier 1 visa qualification (what used to be called the ‘Highly Skilled Migrants Program’). You can also get a Tier 2 visa by just earning more than L150K.