<p>I’m interested in universities in the U.S, U.K, and Australia. I know there are specific AP requirements for UK schools, and U.S schools are looking at you holistically. I’m not quite sure about Australia. Anyone have any tips on what to do during high school to best prepare for all three countries?</p>
<p>Be sure to take AP classes inside and outside of school. For UK universities it’s usually required that you have taken and scored on AP classes/tests. For an a top UK uni (UCL etc) you usually need 4 AP classes scoring at least a 5 on one of them and a 4 on the rest. </p>
<p>@afcwimbledon Thanks. Like I said, I know there are specific AP requirements. I know Cambridge requires 5 APs with scores of 5 in related subjects. Any other tips?</p>
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<p>What subject are you hoping to study? That will affect the desirable AP choices for admission to a UK university. BTW, are you in the US, or at a US curriculum school elsewhere ? If not, they may be used to your home country’s educational qualifications too.</p>
<p>@Conformist1688 I’m hoping to study Economics (Business if the college has it) or Law. I know that will probably require the AP Economics and Math, but I’m not sure. Do you know which ones I should take?</p>
<p>I am studying in the U.S. </p>
<p>I think you’d need both Macro and Micro Economics, which will count together as roughly the equivalent of a single A level in Economics, which both UK applicants will have done. I’m a bit hazier on which Calculus AP you should do, I’m afraid. Economics is usually regarded as more intellectually respectable here than Business at undergrad level, which is why some of the best universities don’t offer the latter. For law, your choices are much more open, but things like English Lit and history would show the right kind of analysis and thinking skills. Individual university websites should give you an idea as to what kinds of subjects they’re looking for.</p>
<p>@Conformist1688 Do you think not taking AP History classes will affect me? My school only has APUSH, and I don’t like US History. I’m fine with the AP English courses. The APs I have chosen are more geared towards business, which is less history and more computer/math/microeconomics. </p>
<p>On the math side, I’m definitely taking both AP Statistics and AP Calculus BC. I think I’m fine with that.</p>
<p>It’s not a must - if you look at the requirements for British students, you’ll generally find that law has no specific prerequisites - i.e. they accept any combination. But if you can do something to show you’re good at analysing and writing, that would help. If you end up doing economics/business I think you’re on the right track. If your strengths are more on the math side, then maybe that’s a better route for you anyway. What are your long term goals?</p>
<p>@Conformist1688 In my adult life, I’m thinking of doing either something related to currency exchange or business law. I’m interested in both, but I have a little more experience with currency exchange. Whether I major/get a degree in law, I will want to learn as much about business law as possible anyway. Similar to computer science, law is an integral part of business, and funnily enough, I am genuinely interested in business, law, and computer science. Business/Finance definitely trumps all. </p>
<p>Don’t forget that a law course at a UK university will be predominantly British law - check the syllabus details for the colleges you’re interested in. So unless you’re hoping to live here permanently (and a visa to work after you’ve finished the degree is by no means a given unless you have citizenship of an EU country), you might be better off doing the more general business/economics which would translate wherever you go, OR going to a university in the country you plan to settle in (and have reasonable chances of doing).</p>
<p>@Conformist1688 Thanks for the warning. However, I have no intention in becoming a lawyer, in the strictest sense. I would like to know enough about International Law and Corporate Law to help me in International Business. Further, I believe the skills I learn during my studying of law would greatly help me later on, in MBA. These advantages are also mentioned in the Cambridge site. </p>
<p>In any case, once I take an MBA course in America, I’m fine with going back to the UK to practice Law, if I wished. </p>
<p>Your first paragraph makes sense; but “going back to the UK to practice law” might not end up being an option if you’re a US citizen, for visa-related reasons. But good luck with whatever you end up doing ;)</p>
<p>@Conformist1688 I’m a Commonwealth Citizen, so hopefully, that will make it easier. Thank you!</p>
<p>Not really - you’d still need to get a visa, I’m afraid. But it’s all a long way ahead so you have plenty of time to do your research on that.</p>