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[quote=Anonymous]OP, I think you've received enough about peer schools, so I will focus on some other differences. The UK educational system is designed around what they will need to know for their entrance exams. American students tend not to fare well on these entrance exams, so that's why AP tests are used instead for some school. As previously mentioned, UK universities admit by discipline (or department if you want a US equivalent). The system is much more subject focused with limited opportunity to take courses outside your discipline. Additionally, the program is for only three years (unless you attend some of the Scottish universities). Performance during the first year basically doesn't count. The second year and, most importantly, the third year determine the distinction received such as (first honors, 2:1) etc.  It is also cheaper even when factoring international rates.

The U.S. system is more flexible and allows students to sample a wider range of subjects before focusing on a major. It is four years and more expensive on an annual basis as well. [/quote]

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