<p>I'm a sophomore in high school at the moment and seriously considering going to the United Kingdom for University. I am over there a lot, as I have many relatives living over there that I visit frequently. Although I would really like to go, I am slightly nervous. I don't get homesick, I know I will be fine in that department, but I don't know about the academics. Are they really that much harder than the US's? I don't want to go over there and not be able to handle it. For my junior and senior years of high school I am taking four AP classes: Biology and English next year and Calculus and Chemistry senior year. Are there many Americans over there studying? Is it frowned upon to go there as an Undergraduate?</p>
<p>Some schools are harder, some are easier. It’s no different than the US in terms of difficulty. The only major difference is that Uk schools are more focused: you’ll probably have to apply directly into your major, and there won’t be a lot of electives.</p>
<p>Personally, I have looked into applying to schools in the UK, specifically Oxford and Cambridge, but in general admission into the UK schools appear to be way more selective then US schools. They require alot of paperwork and the course work is alot.</p>
<p>I would agree–it depends on the university. By and large, I would consider them about equal. Remember that British universities take three years for a BA, and you have to be very sure about your subject. Scottish universities take four.</p>