<p>Hey guys, So I've completed my GCSE O'Levels .... gave 7 subs,got 5A's and 2 B's
Now time to do my A LEVELS, but it looks like I don't have to after all or something like that Reason? I've confirmed to do my higher studies in the States (I'm a Citizen btw) and for that I've got to sit for the SAT....btw planning to pursue a career related to Health-Medicine/Medical etc etc</p>
<p>Now many are telling me that A levels doesn't hold much value in US uni's whereas SAT plays the biggest part,covers around 70-80% of admission credit and the GCSE O LEVEL is needed as well to show what I've earned from the past 10 years of my school life, but about the A LEVELS ....is it really necessary to give it? How much percentage of credit does it carry? If about like 10% then I think its gonna be a waste to spend 2 years just for this...</p>
<p>You guys now tell me what should I do?? I can take the SAT I in June 2013 and SAT II in maybe Octo/Nov 2013 or early next year ....I've got no time to spare,its damn valuable to me and I also don't seek to go to high class Colleges like Harvard,Yale,Stanford as these are waaay out of my reach.. I'm targeting some decent ones like Cornell,John Hopkins,Colgate,Tulane,New York Uni .... although they are not that easy to get in but compared to the aforementioned ones, they are much easier (acceptance rate ranges from 20-30%)</p>
<p>Alright I've said enough,now you folks tell me what my next be for the sake of my future Best Regards!!!</p>
<p>My sense is that you have poor information about what it takes to be considered a strong candidate at very selective American universities. John Hopkins and Cornell are certainly on the list of such universities. Colgate and NYU are not far behind.</p>
<p>British A level classes are often analogous to American AP and Honors classes. You are unlikely to be a competitive candidate with O levels, regardless of your grades.</p>
<p>Course difficulty/depth/challenge and course grades are the most important consideration in the application process for very selective and selective American colleges. SAT scores are important but your perception of their per-cent importance is misguided.</p>
<p>For a direct comparison of the competitiveness of your application compared to that of an American high school candidate, look at the coursework at American high schools that offer the international BAC (IB). There are 100+ such high schools. Do a web search to identify some of them.</p>
<p>Also I encourage you to discuss in details the admissions requirements for an international candidate such as yourself with admissions at the most selective colleges on your list. Also be sure to distinguish “minimum” requirements and competitiveness.</p>
<p>Thanks for the great reply! I’ll be sure to look into those courses and all others that you mentioned…and duhh! =p I obviously underestimated and also have poor info’s about these things or else why’d I be digging up a thread here in the first first xD LOL. Anyway its gonna be a chore to give the A’s now that I have to take care of SAT’s as well beside it and later the SAT subs …but oh well its only for the best … Thnx again & Wish me luck! :D</p>
<p>Read the websites of the places on your list. Some will not require the ACT or SAT general exam if you have O and A levels. Many will not require SAT II exams if you take the ACT with writing.</p>
<p>Wherever you live, there should be an office of EducationUSA in that country. Look for the closest advising center at their website: <a href=“http://www.EducationUSA.state.gov%5B/url%5D”>www.EducationUSA.state.gov</a>. The counselors there will be able to help you out. </p>