2021 UK-US College Applicants Thread

Hey,

I'm applying to a bunch of LACs: Colby, Colgate, Grinnell, MHC, Oberlin, Wellesley, Whitman, Williams and maybe Wesleyan - all as a prospective Bio major

My GCSEs: 6A*s, 3As, 1B
A Levels (achieved - I'm a gap year applicant): 4A*s + A* epq
Applying test optional because couldn't sit the SAT

ECs: Founded LGBT club and was president and treasurer , Drama club president - acting (inc leading roles), directing, school singing club leader + participant, internship at a major research uni, 2 part time jobs, student council roll involving fundraising,

I've applied RD everywhere so I'm not going to hear back at least for another 2.5 months!

WOAHH you’ve done so much!! Good luck with everything! I might apply to colby but I’m not 100% sure still haha

You've really done a lot and a good proportion is super unique! And well done for the SF!

I really like Colby - but regardless, it's a free app and no supplemental essay - Nothing to lose by applying!

Are you applying with a specific major? Or undetermined?

Thankyou so much!! I’m also applying for a biology major! Have you applied to schools in the UK as well?

I am almost done with my application, were is still a lot I don't know so maybe ill be asking a lot of questions in this chat since you guys seem to be a bit more knowledgable that me.
while my grades are good they are no where near as stellar as both of yours.
GCSE: 8,8,8,8,7,7,6,,5,5
A level predicted: A*A*A*
EC: head boy in high school, grade leader(my school had grade rank I don't know why), volunteer work at local church, hall captain in sixth form, English literature exemplar award (dunno how can't even spell) , tutoring GCSE, track and field and rugby, half marothons winner(Tesco and cancer research), went to national fro basketball with my school ages ago, and completed the imperial college recommended EDX Course.

although I have a fair amount I can potentially talk about the arent unique at all, they are just opportunities I took, unlike the opportunities that you both created for yourself which is insanely impressive.

BTW I am only applying to MIT because its really the only school I would move to the US for and also don't have enough time to do another application this month.
oh I also have had a part-time job this year Aden last year but I dont know if that is a good thing or bad thing for US colleges.

Yeah - biology/biological sciences at Oxford, Imperial, Durham, Lancaster and Manchester. You?

I'm fairly sure I won't get any acceptances from my US schools because most of them are very selective and financial aid makes things more difficult, so applying to universities here was a must.

I am almost done with my application, were is still a lot I don't know so maybe ill be asking a lot of questions in this chat since you guys seem to be a bit more knowledgable that me.
while my grades are good they are no where near as stellar as both of yours.
GCSE: 8,8,8,8,7,7,6,,5,5
A level predicted: A*A*A*
EC: head boy in high school, grade leader(my school had grade rank I don't know why), volunteer work at local church, hall captain in sixth form, English literature exemplar award (dunno how can't even spell) , tutoring GCSE, track and field and rugby, half marothons winner(Tesco and cancer research), went to national fro basketball with my school ages ago, and completed the imperial college recommended EDX Course.

although I have a fair amount I can potentially talk about the arent unique at all, they are just opportunities I took, unlike the opportunities that you both created for yourself which is insanely impressive.

BTW I am only applying to MIT because its really the only school I would move to the US for and also don't have enough time to do another application this month.
oh I also have had a part-time job this year Aden last year but I dont know if that is a good thing or bad thing for US colleges.

Ahh i applied for biomedical sciences at Oxford, Sheffield, Warwick and Cardiff, and Cancer Biomedicine at UCL. Got rejected from oxford because i did so badly in the BMAT lmaooo but have offers from everywhere else except Warwick at the moment so at least i have somewhere to go if the US fails. I’m also asking for so much financial aid so i don’t think anywhere will want me but it’s worth a shot!

Which colleges you’re applying to

Georgetown, Yale, Northwestern

2. GCSEs/predicted A-Levels, IB etc., SAT/ACT

GCSEs: 9 9 9 8 8 8 7 7 7 7

A level predicted A* A A with A* EPQ

SAT: unable to take

3. Extracurriculars

Captain of Basketball team for 2 years
Captain of running
Princeton summer course
MUN competitions
Senior Ambassador of Politics
Debating team co-founder
History Magazine co-founder
Equality discussion group co-founder
History discussion group member
Current Affairs discussion group member
Mentor for younger students (no particular name)
Teaching assistant for 1 semester
Worked at a museum for two years
2 unrelated internships

and a few more but not very significant!

4. Any decisions you’ve received

Got into Georgetown early!!

doing other 2 RD but have heart set on Georgetown!


I know my A level grades aren’t amazing but I think my ECs compensate to an extent.

Which is your top choice now in the UK?


We never know! But whatever happens will work out for the best and we'll have amazing opportunities and experiences regardless of were we go.


(I'm going to see this comment tomorrow and probably puke at its cheesiness)

Hi guys

What colleges are you applying to?: Penn, Cornell, Duke, Michigan, Maryland, USC
Are you filling out common app/coalition app/...: Common App
Any particular majors that you're interested in?: Philosophy and Political Science
Are you applying to any colleges early decision/early action?: No
What are your GCSE grades/A-level predicted grades?: GCSEs were 5 9s, 5 8's. I'm predicted AAA at A-level.
Extra Curriculars?: Started a business, Founded African Caribbean Society at my school, Secretary of my school's Amnesty International, Teaching assistant at an orphanage throughout 2 summers, Yr 6 teaching assistant for a year, School Prefect, Member of Philosophy Club, Member of Social Science Club

I’d probably say UCL since it’s such a unique course and has societies i would love to join etc. but London living is so expensive idk if i can afford it! If not then probably Sheffield. I’m going to see where my twin gets offers to as well and we’ll probably decide together haha!

WOAHH you got into Georgetown?!! That’s so amazing congrats!