Hello,
I’m an American looking to study in the UK for Politics and History. I will be applying to King’s College London, University of Edinburgh, University of St. Andrews, Durham University, and Warwick University or UCL. I have a 31 on the ACT, 740 on World History and a 720 on French SAT Subject Tests, and a 5 on AP US History. I am predicted to have a 5 on AP Government and AP French.
I wrote my PS about my love for Politics and History as well as my internship for my State government. What is my chance of being admitted? Does anyone have any experience of going from an undergrad course in the UK to law school in the US?
Thanks!
The great thing about the UK (especially as an American, b/c those international fees are welcome) is that for most unis if you meet the posted ‘typical offer’ , with a decent PS and LoR, you are likely to get an offer. You can easily check each of your schools online. I suspect you know that and are just anxious.
But as you haven’t submitted yet, please go re-read your PS. Make sure that it shows that your love for HisPol has been expressed through academic engagement and serious reading beyond the classroom. Demonstrate maturity of thought. You are trying to show that you understand what this course is about, and that you are a good fit for it.
Going on to law school shouldn’t be any more of a problem than applying from the US. Be aware that increasingly law schools are liking some real world experience before applying.
Be aware that St. Andrews is often a bit slower to respond than the other colleges on your list.
Your credentials look like they’re within reasonable range to be admitted to those universities. Make sure to take care with your personal statement. They like things a little more narrowly focused than the Common App essay, which can be very generic and still be successful. It’s tempting to recycle your common app essay or a supplement, but crafting a personal statement specifically for the UCAS can increase your chances of success.
For St. Andrews in particular, International Relations is the most popular course for Americans and so it’s somewhat more difficult to get accepted than if you’re applying to other courses at St. A.