[emmyarty]

Just a quick question really; how widely accepted are they in the UK? I'm planning on going to uni in the states and then hopefully get employed there, but heard that it's difficult to do and so if I don't get employed I'd like to know that my qualifications don't amount to nothing.

[k1tsun3]

Originally Posted by emmyarty

Just a quick question really; how widely accepted are they in the UK? I'm planning on going to uni in the states and then hopefully get employed there, but heard that it's difficult to do and so if I don't get employed I'd like to know that my qualifications don't amount to nothing.

What are you studying? What do you want to do? Are you American?

If you can answer those questions, then I can give you a proper response.

[krazykeys]

Not at all in the employment world.

However Universities have their own conversions. Once U have a british degree it will be fine no one will care about your APs or SATs. Basically Somewhere like Oxford or Caimbridge generally want 2100/2400 on SATs with 5 AP subjects at grade A or 5.0? however it works. ALL unis will want at least 3 AP subjects. Some subjects "Dont count" as well, so if it isnt "strictly academic" then it may not count.

They may ask you to do an A-Level (british qualification)

The IB is accepted and prefered in the UK if y ou are doing that. You generally need betweer 24 and 39 points to get into uni.

[emmyarty]

Yeah, sorry guys, I didn't actually notice how undetailed my post was.

I'm from the UK, but I'm going to be attending uni in the States to study Computer Science. At the mo, I'm studying A-Level English, Maths, Biology and Computing.

[k1tsun3]

Originally Posted by emmyarty

Yeah, sorry guys, I didn't actually notice how undetailed my post was.

I'm from the UK, but I'm going to be attending uni in the States to study Computer Science. At the mo, I'm studying A-Level English, Maths, Biology and Computing.

There shouldn't be any issues with your qualification. If you plan on working in the computer field, I would work on different certs whilst attending university. I would also look into internships in the field. It's not as easy to find in that field any more. It's becoming more and more competitive.

I came to Ireland with a BA English from a US university and got a job at a Big 4 accountancy firm in Dublin no problem. Many countries, especially the UK and Irish are very familiar with the US just as the US is very familiar with the UK and Irish system (this is all in regards to employers and universities).

Options to stay in the US:
If you take enough Maths during the course, which I'm sure you will, and you're interested in teaching, that is an opportunity. I know grad schools in the US love applicants who participate in Teach for America. It's a 2 year commitment. You can teach for 2 year whilst working towards a teaching qualification. Your paid full salary with all benefits and receive educational funds for $4750 for each year. If you're interested, it'll keep you in the US for an additional 2 years minimum. This is in pilot phase, so Texas is currently the only state that does this, but in a 1-2 years time, this could change.

Also, don't forget that you can extend your visa for 1 year after graduating to gain experience in your field. If you find internships whilst in college, you might be able to take on a 1 year contract with that company. During that year, if they wish to keep you on, they can apply for a H1B.

[alyssa24]

Hi

I really want to go to university in America. Could someone explain to me about the visa thing and also do many UK students go to America?