[thesisomer]

(Original post by kristinaalovesu)
St. Andrews, Aberdeen, Glasgow, Royal Holloway, Cardiff/Bristol/Manchester/Edinburgh/UCL/im considering nottingham.

I'm biased to Cardiff, as that's where I decided to go, but Nottingham was a close second there

[thesisomer]

(Original post by ligouri)
america has better universities than the u.k. You should go to an american university

American universities act more like businesses than universities. We waste an extra year learning things that are irrelevant to our program, and end up in much more debt going to an American uni than a UK one.

[EcstaticMuse]

(Original post by thesisomer)
American universities act more like businesses than universities. We waste an extra year learning things that are irrelevant to our program, and end up in much more debt going to an American uni than a UK one.

Exactly. It's more cost-effective (not to mention educationally and culturally enriching) to study in the UK because we get to specialise immediately, not just in our Junior year. Plus, out of state tuition is ridiculous. Unless you want to go to a state school, there aren't many good options.

I'm just looking forward to sending in my UCAS form and getting replies! I find the whole application process far more simpler and efficient than the one here in the U.S.

[adam0311]

(Original post by EcstaticMuse)
Exactly. It's more cost-effective (not to mention educationally and culturally enriching) to study in the UK because we get to specialise immediately, not just in our Junior year. Plus, out of state tuition is ridiculous. Unless you want to go to a state school, there aren't many good options.

I'm just looking forward to sending in my UCAS form and getting replies! I find the whole application process far more simpler and efficient than the one here in the U.S.

Absolutely agree. It doesn't really work for people who want to be close to home. But for those who are going away anyway, it's really the best way to do it.

Do you know for sure if sep 1 is the first day you can submit? Or is it closer to mid-september?

I was reading last years equivalent forum....some people heard back within 2 weeks after submitting in late september.

[EcstaticMuse]

(Original post by adam0311)
Absolutely agree. It doesn't really work for people who want to be close to home. But for those who are going away anyway, it's really the best way to do it.

Do you know for sure if sep 1 is the first day you can submit? Or is it closer to mid-september?

I was reading last years equivalent forum....some people heard back within 2 weeks after submitting in late september.

Yeah! UCAS officially starts allowing submissions on the 1st. I'm shooting for the 15th so that (hopefully) I can hear something back by October-ish.

Was it the forum where almost everybody got accepted to Edinburgh?

[adam0311]

(Original post by EcstaticMuse)
Yeah! UCAS officially starts allowing submissions on the 1st. I'm shooting for the 15th so that (hopefully) I can hear something back by October-ish.

Was it the forum where almost everybody got accepted to Edinburgh?

Okay awesome!

Hahaha yeah it was. It was pretty funny actually. Nothing against Edinburgh or scottish unis as a whole, it was just pretty funny that most of them were just limiting themselves to scottish schools.

[EcstaticMuse]

(Original post by adam0311)
Okay awesome!

Hahaha yeah it was. It was pretty funny actually. Nothing against Edinburgh or scottish unis as a whole, it was just pretty funny that most of them were just limiting themselves to scottish schools.

Seriously! I mean, I can see why they'd want to- it's 4 years of school, same as here, but to be honest, the only one that I thought would be worth spending 4 years at was Edinburgh. The rest, 3 years and we're out!

[mel0n]

(Original post by thesisomer)
American universities act more like businesses than universities. We waste an extra year learning things that are irrelevant to our program, and end up in much more debt going to an American uni than a UK one.

What's like.. the US equivalent of a Masters degree? Here you have your 3 year undergraduate, there you have a 4 year undergraduate, right?? And then here you go on to do a one year Masters in pretty much the same, or a related, course - so what is it that you do there?



If anyone in here is planning to study anything like English Language or Literature or just anything in general, I don't mind helping or giving some info (even though I might have quite a small amount of knowledge) - but I can try my best

[EcstaticMuse]

(Original post by mel0n)
What's like.. the US equivalent of a Masters degree? Here you have your 3 year undergraduate, there you have a 4 year undergraduate, right?? And then here you go on to do a one year Masters in pretty much the same, or a related, course - so what is it that you do there?



If anyone in here is planning to study anything like English Language or Literature or just anything in general, I don't mind helping or giving some info (even though I might have quite a small amount of knowledge) - but I can try my best

Yes, that's right! It depends on how many credits you earn. Basically, you need between 30 and 60 credits and ranges from 1 to 2 years. My brother just got his Masters in Linguistics at Georgetown University and it took him two years, even though he was studying full time.

So, basically, in the time it takes an American to do undergrad here, you could do undergrad AND a Masters in the UK.

I do have a question, actually! Do you know how soon after UCAS submission that you can receive an offer on Track? I heard some places wait until January 15th to start but is it different for international students? I think I heard something like 2 weeks or something like that.

[EcstaticMuse]

That's why I'm always shocked when I hear people saying they want to study here... I'm like, "Why?" I can't wait to get out of here, either.

[Ivana_jj]

I'm not american (well, south american) but for you to feel better... Here in Chile we have 5 years of education even though you choose your career immediately.

Why? Because careers aren't as specialized; for Psychology, there's no BA, BSc and different areas, it's just Psychology.. All included.

Now seriously, why?... Because they need our money for as long as they can get it

As for me.. I'm getting out of here as soon as I can xD

[EcstaticMuse]

(Original post by Ivana_jj)
I'm not american (well, south american) but for you to feel better... Here in Chile we have 5 years of education even though you choose your career immediately.

Why? Because careers aren't as specialized; for Psychology, there's no BA, BSc and different areas, it's just Psychology.. All included.

Now seriously, why?... Because they need our money for as long as they can get it

As for me.. I'm getting out of here as soon as I can xD

Oh no! I didn't know that. Seriously, I wish you the best of luck! And yes, I'm sure tuition money is a huge issue.

[wmcatherine]

Any post-grats here? What are some of the UK universities that American students have attended for masters?

[ChantzFox]

(Original post by Ivana_jj)
I'm not american (well, south american) but for you to feel better... Here in Chile we have 5 years of education even though you choose your career immediately.

Why? Because careers aren't as specialized; for Psychology, there's no BA, BSc and different areas, it's just Psychology.. All included.

Now seriously, why?... Because they need our money for as long as they can get it

As for me.. I'm getting out of here as soon as I can xD

Well I graduated from California and it's basically impossible to graduate in 4 years. I was on track, but due to budget cuts and cancelled classes I had to remain for another full year for only 3 classes for $2400. So not much of a difference here, also they make you take a ton of general classes that are redundant to your major work. I will be getting my Masters from the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

[The_Timepasser]

Guys I need some serious, URGENT help!

So basically I have a conditional offer of ABB or 544 in APs and A levels combined from Nottingham. I currently have two 4s and a B in an A level.
This is a grade below whats required so I'm waiting for their decision...would saying that I've done the high school diploma help?

Got 1860 in SAT and they seem to have ignored it. Completed the high school diploma and have around 2.4 ish....as in I got 4 Cs and 2 Bs. But I never mentioned on UCAS that I've done it....so will telling the that I have help my cause or worsen it?

[mel0n]

(Original post by EcstaticMuse)
Yes, that's right! It depends on how many credits you earn. Basically, you need between 30 and 60 credits and ranges from 1 to 2 years. My brother just got his Masters in Linguistics at Georgetown University and it took him two years, even though he was studying full time.

So, basically, in the time it takes an American to do undergrad here, you could do undergrad AND a Masters in the UK.

I do have a question, actually! Do you know how soon after UCAS submission that you can receive an offer on Track? I heard some places wait until January 15th to start but is it different for international students? I think I heard something like 2 weeks or something like that.

That's a really long process!!! I once wanted to study I'm America for like... My Master's but it seems far too complicated In regards to your question - as far as I know, universities don't purposefully put international applications on hold - I'm not international but I remember I submitted my application on the 6th of October and my first reply was given at the start of November and my last was around April time! I'd assume it's the same for internationals as everyone is considered equally as far as I'm aware

[jayjaybird33]

Hello fellow Americans !!

I'm applying to UCL, KCL, Roehampton and Edinburgh for Language/Lingusitcs.

My family is so agianst me going its riddic. But I'm hoping to get in.

Right now I have 2 AP's one at a 3 and the other at a 5. But I'm taking 5 (FIVE!) AP classes this year that I should do fairly well get 4/5 in at least 4 of them. I have trouble in my English AP's though.

My ACTs are at 32 which is well above what the Uni's are asking for (why are they asking for so low?)

I'm so nervous I have no idea what to do in my personal statement and I'm afriad my family won't pay for it because they don't want me to go o.O. (The US military will pay for my college in the states but I don't want to..)

[kristinaalovesu]

(Original post by Ivana_jj)
I'm not american (well, south american) but for you to feel better... Here in Chile we have 5 years of education even though you choose your career immediately.

Why? Because careers aren't as specialized; for Psychology, there's no BA, BSc and different areas, it's just Psychology.. All included.

Now seriously, why?... Because they need our money for as long as they can get it

As for me.. I'm getting out of here as soon as I can xD

OMG! You're chilena!!
I just find it awesome, im not chilean but my bf is. :-)

Im not making any sense at the topic. :P
Just want to say hi!!!!

[kristinaalovesu]

(Original post by xSkyFire)
KCL pls

Actually I'll hopefully be abroad at one of the UCs (hoping for UCLA or Berkeley) next year D:

what you mean KCL pls? Please tell me KCL is good in biology? If they are, i will definitely consider it.

btw i have a question! If anyone can answer this:

Do we(international students) have to go through clearing too, if we didn't get in or what?

[xSkyFire]

(Original post by kristinaalovesu)
what you mean KCL pls? Please tell me KCL is good in biology? If they are, i will definitely consider it.

btw i have a question! If anyone can answer this:

Do we(international students) have to go through clearing too, if we didn't get in or what?

You can if you want

Also I don't think they do biology as a course but they have human sciences..
It's all about the biomed program though, pick any modules you want in year 2 and 3