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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do the UK schools accept ACT and SAT scores or just the British equivalent?[/quote]

They accept U.S. tests.  From what I have seen they are as or more interested in subject specific tests (such as the SAT IIs and AP exams) which they appear to see as equivalent to the British-style A levels with which they are familiar.  I've seen a couple of instances of a top UK school giving a conditional offer of entry to an American high school senior, saying offer is conditional on student getting 5s on APs in subjects related to the planned UK course of studies (so, for example, asking the student to get 5s on AP Chem and AP Physics).  They do not tend to care about extracurriculars terribly much.[/quote]

This is consistent with our experience as well. Teacher recommendations are also very important. High school GPA much less important. [/quote]

The UK approach (both to college admissions and once one is there) can be very good for the student who is a star in one area and hates or isn't that strong at another academic area.[/quote]

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