Need info on getting into US University

[dizzyday07]

We are at present comtemplating a move to the US - Akron, Ohio - next year due to DH's job.

We have a DD who will be almost 7 so she will join Elementary school in Grade 1.

Our DS is a bit different. He finished his A'Levels next year and at present is applying to go to a UK university.

My question is: How easy would it be for him to get into the local Uni (in Akron) if he decides to relocate with us?

He would qualify as an overseas student, in terms of fees and application process unless he had attended local state or private schools for a minimum of 2 yrs. At least that is the case in Washington DC / Virginia where we are located.

You should probably contact the university directly and find out their position on overseas applicants and the visas required.

He will probably need to take SATS or similar. Also check whether his A-levels count as AP classes, which means he might get exemptions from some first year courses.

Best thing to do is call them up and ask as already advised! A high school diploma is roughly equivalent to a broad spread of good GCSEs and students may be slightly younger than him as it's possible to graduate from high school at 17.

Would he stay the full 4 years in college there? Or would he be looking to transfer back? US to UK transfers are much more difficult as the credit system and curricula work differently, so he may (depending on degree) only be able to enter 2nd year as most unis weight 2nd and 3rd year for the final degree classification.

If he applies as an overseas student, he does not need SATs.

But he would need them, if attempting to apply as a resident of the US...