<p>Hi all!
I am a student from Hong Kong and I am planning to study overseas after graduating from my secondary school. I am here to ask you all some advices.
I am thinking of studying engineering. I am interested in technologies, especially envirotech. I am not familiar with the education of US, but I believe that I can get more learning opportunities and chances to engage in researches and projects on such topics in US when comparing with that of Hong Kong. Do you think this is true?
I am studying in a rather competitive school and it is one of the best schools in my region. Quite a number of the students in my school choose to study abroad. Somtimes our school manges to send students into rather famous universities. Recently, a girl from my school got admitted into the University of Oxford for law studies.
I am in the top 2% of my year for almost half of the subjects, and I am top 1-2% of my year for overall results. I got 1st out of over 200 students in my school for science and computer. I am also a member of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted and Talented Education, if that helps. I will like to know that where I stand if I am applying for US Colleges, like, do I stand a chance for colleges like Caltech? I havent take SAT and TOEFL by the way.
And one last question. Am I eligible to apply for US universities after I take SAT and TOEFL? Am I required to take any tests else?
Sorry for my poor english, by the way. I will be grateful for any opinions and advice given!</p>
<p>The place to start is the website of EducationUSA. After reading through that, get in touch with their Advising Center that is closest to you. Just follow the links in the main website. The EducationUSA counselors can tell you which colleges you are likely to get into. It is a not-for profit organization, so any fees that are charged will be very small.</p>
<p>You also should ask the question in the International Students Forum here. Go to the main page where all of the forums are listed, and scroll down until you find it.</p>
<p>Hello Amberd, and thanks to happymomof1 for the plug for EducationUSA. Amberd, you have want sounds like a very good academic profile. Competition for places at the most selective schools in the U.S. for international students is very strong, so to stand out, students need to present something to the schools that they are looking for in their incoming class of freshman students. At this point in the year, it is too late to begin studies this August/September at top schools in the U.S. as their deadlines have come and gone. If you still have one more year to go for your secondary school, then you have some time to begin a careful and thorough search for schools that are the best fits for you. As happymomof1 mentioned, our EducationUSA site is a great place to start. I’d recommend beginning with the undergraduate studies section of “Your 5 Steps to U.S. Study” which outlines the recommended timeline as well as a wealth of resources to help you narrow your search, and find good fits. [EducationUSA</a> | Research Your Options](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/5_steps_to_study/undergraduate_step_1_research_your_options.php]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.info/5_steps_to_study/undergraduate_step_1_research_your_options.php) Also, when you have specific question, you are welcome to contact our EducationUSA Advising Center located at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong. Our adviser there, Angel Lau, will be able to assist you more directly: [EducationUSA</a> - Center Profile - U.S. Consulate PAS - Hong Kong](<a href=“http://www.educationusa.info/PASHongKong]EducationUSA”>http://www.educationusa.info/PASHongKong)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>