<p>Hi everyone, so I just got my results recently (IGCSE and O level results) and according to the most reliable GPA conversion chart I could find (one provided by the University of Cambridge) I have a 3.95 GPA (weighted) and 3.87 GPA (unweighted). I will either be attending a US University in Dubai after this or I may do a foundation year at a UK University there for the upcoming academic year, during which I plan on applying to universities. I haven't done SAT yet, and I actually want to avoid doing it because I don't really have much time for prep, but I can do it this November if absolutely necessary. I was wondering what kind of universities I could apply to (US and Canada), how I should explain this GPA conversion in my application, should I attach the document I used to calculate it? etc. Also which good universities can I apply to without SAT? I want to apply as a Freshman, even if I do my Freshman year in Dubai, is this possible? Thanks in advance for all the answers.</p>
<p>Search on this site for SAT optional schools-there are many, like Bowdoin and Bates. I believe you will have to apply as a transfer student if you do a freshman year in Dubai.</p>