Hi,
Thank you so much for asking. In my experience, the application process as a US student applying to UK schools, such as Glasgow, is preferred compared to the US application process. I say this because in the US, the application process is very extracurricular-based, and your scores/grades aren't as strong, and as someone who was only allowed to focus on school during high school, applying to UK schools was a breath of fresh air. The UK application is simple, on UCAS you have 5 schools to choose from (so make sure your USA grades are enough to get in because you have limited options), and the personal statement is nothing like the USA personal statement, where you have to give a whole life story. In the UK personal statement, you simply write about why you are applying to your course/major and why you are qualified to do so.
Honorable mention: To submit your application on UCAS, it is only $35 for all five schools in comparison to the $60+ fees it is to apply to one USA school on the Common App.
I do recommend evaluating what areas you would like to live in the UK or other international areas and their safety environment, along with how expensive it is (even though UK schools tend to be cheaper than you avg. USA school).
My final advice is to put yourself out there, please do cast your net out wide. Do both apply to both USA schools and UK schools. This not only gives you more options of schools you could attend, but it also gives you security if you don't get into any UK schools.
Good luck on your research and journey, hope all goes well!!!
