<p>rt_08, if you are planning to apply to Oxford or any of the top UK unis, and you’re from the US, you can still get in without APs or IBs. You need to take the ACT and get a 32 or the SAT and get a 2100 with at least 1400 in CR and Math and you need to get at least a 700 in at least three SAT subject tests (you need a range of them). That being said, it still won’t be easy. You still need to look good in your interview.</p>
<p>Oh and by the way if you aren’t, most unis have a list of qualifications for international applicants, like this one from oxford</p>
<p>[International</a> Qualifications - University of Oxford](<a href=“http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_students/international_qualifications/index.html]International”>http://www.ox.ac.uk/admissions/undergraduate_courses/international_students/international_qualifications/index.html)</p>
<p>cambridge’s requirements aren’t as clear, but you can be assured they’re pretty much the same.</p>
<p>Oh, and again you should check the requirements for the specific courses that you’re applying to because certain courses require certain things. For example, you would probably have to take certain specific courses for Science or Math courses</p>