Anonymous
09/04/2019 06:53
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What's the undergrad tuition at Cambridge? Given how low the pound is perhaps finally it's a good deal for Americans?
It isn’t a bargain per year, but it only takes 3 years to complete a degree. https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/international-students/international-fees-and-costs
Not a bargain at all when you add 10k in college fees per year.
If you study computer science, the total tuition and fees are about 72,000 pounds, i.e. $87,000. Adding room and board, it is more than $100k per year. High stats students can finish a degree in three years here too.
How did you get to 72k GBP?
A quick look at Cambridge’s website looks to be, for CS, (in GBP):
32k tuition
9k constituent college fees
11k room + board (min)
For a total of 52k GBP or 63k USD
I only took a quick 1 minute look. There may something I missed.
Fees comparable to a private here esp. with forex uncertainty.
Many high stats kids graduate in 3 years in the US too.
I have a DC at Cambridge but in an arts/humanities course. Total annual tuition, fees, and room/board (but not general living expenses and transportation) comes to $45,000. Obviously, we are benefitting from a favorable exchange rate at the moment so the costs could increase... or plummet, given yesterday's chaos!
Anonymous
09/04/2019 04:48
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What's the undergrad tuition at Cambridge? Given how low the pound is perhaps finally it's a good deal for Americans?
It isn’t a bargain per year, but it only takes 3 years to complete a degree. https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/international-students/international-fees-and-costs
Not a bargain at all when you add 10k in college fees per year.
If you study computer science, the total tuition and fees are about 72,000 pounds, i.e. $87,000. Adding room and board, it is more than $100k per year. High stats students can finish a degree in three years here too.
How did you get to 72k GBP?
A quick look at Cambridge’s website looks to be, for CS, (in GBP):
32k tuition
9k constituent college fees
11k room + board (min)
For a total of 52k GBP or 63k USD
I only took a quick 1 minute look. There may something I missed.
Fees comparable to a private here esp. with forex uncertainty.
Many high stats kids graduate in 3 years in the US too.
Anonymous
09/03/2019 23:46
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What's the undergrad tuition at Cambridge? Given how low the pound is perhaps finally it's a good deal for Americans?
It isn’t a bargain per year, but it only takes 3 years to complete a degree. https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/international-students/international-fees-and-costs
Not a bargain at all when you add 10k in college fees per year.
If you study computer science, the total tuition and fees are about 72,000 pounds, i.e. $87,000. Adding room and board, it is more than $100k per year. High stats students can finish a degree in three years here too.
Anonymous
09/03/2019 21:01
Subject: Re:Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Also narrow in scope.
Anonymous
09/03/2019 19:48
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:UK degrees are also far more narrow in scope and the grading system is totally different. It’s very difficult to take courses outside your major. Additionally, performance during the first year essentially doesn’t count at all toward the final degree. Also, scoring a 75 percent on an exam is considered excellent.
They are not "narrow in scope" they are extremely advanced and in depth in contrast to US colleges where you're frequently getting just an extension of HS. A BA from a UK university is like an MPhil or Phd from a US one. Almost
Anonymous
09/02/2019 23:24
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
UK degrees are also far more narrow in scope and the grading system is totally different. It’s very difficult to take courses outside your major. Additionally, performance during the first year essentially doesn’t count at all toward the final degree. Also, scoring a 75 percent on an exam is considered excellent.
Anonymous
09/02/2019 22:41
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:What's the undergrad tuition at Cambridge? Given how low the pound is perhaps finally it's a good deal for Americans?
It isn’t a bargain per year, but it only takes 3 years to complete a degree. https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/international-students/international-fees-and-costs
Not a bargain at all when you add 10k in college fees per year.
Anonymous
09/02/2019 14:34
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:What's the undergrad tuition at Cambridge? Given how low the pound is perhaps finally it's a good deal for Americans?
It isn’t a bargain per year, but it only takes 3 years to complete a degree. https://www.undergraduate.study.cam.ac.uk/international-students/international-fees-and-costs
Anonymous
09/02/2019 14:31
Subject: Re:Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:Just reading this thread now. I am assuming that these universities do not offer FA for American students, is that correct?
You are correct.
Anonymous
09/02/2019 13:51
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
What's the undergrad tuition at Cambridge? Given how low the pound is perhaps finally it's a good deal for Americans?
Anonymous
09/02/2019 13:29
Subject: Re:Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Just reading this thread now. I am assuming that these universities do not offer FA for American students, is that correct?
Anonymous
04/25/2019 13:16
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Locally, the British School of Washington holds info sessions for a variety of UK schools. I found the sessions to be informative as they are specifically tailored to US students’ specific circumstances.
Anonymous
04/25/2019 11:33
Subject: Re:Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:Did your kids visit individual colleges before applying? The visit process seems to be more formal and restrictive than in the US.
There are open days at every uni. Many unis visit the US and hold information sessions at a centralized location. Outside of those days you can email international admissions office and they will set you up with a guide. Sitting in on a class is not permitted.
Anonymous
04/24/2019 20:39
Subject: Re:Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Did your kids visit individual colleges before applying? The visit process seems to be more formal and restrictive than in the US.
Anonymous
04/22/2019 22:46
Subject: Did anyone's DC get accepted/rejected at a UK school this year?
Anonymous wrote:Any acceptances on Economics course with 5 on Calc AB but not BC submitted? My DC is having trouble with course scheduling and Calc BC won’t fit on his schedule Jr year. it’s clear that Oxbridge-Durham-LSE-UCL-King’s require BC. We have had a look at Leeds U and Man U and those institutions offer more flexibility on this particular requirement.
Not going to happen at top schools. Moreover, he will have difficulty keeping up at lesser schools. A level math goes beyond BC