Study in United Kingdom or United States?


Study in United Kingdom or United States?

The question

Hey,

I am 15 years old, from India. I am currently studying in 11th grade and I am thinking to apply to colleges in either United Kingdom or United States for either Computer Science or Astronomy or Physics in 2012.

However, there are some problems for me. Can you please assist me on:

1.) Cost problems – What should be the approximate cost of the education in 1.) UK 2.) US. My parents’ annual income is around 6500 $ . However, I would require more money than that, wouldn’t I? Can I get loans or educational grants from any institution in UK or US, being an international student?

2.) I have heard about some colleges, firstly, in United States : BEREA. How good is that? I have heard that it provides very good education and full scholarship to cover your whole study?

Please help me in arranging the cost of college and selection of a good, but not costly college.

P.S.> Please tell me when should I start sending out admission forms and if I am going to US, when should start preparing for SAT?

Thanks

Best answers:

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financially if i were you i would go to Britain, i currently attend university in the US my annual tuition is $ 12,000 a year not counting housing. But if you are able to secure a erudition the US would likely have the best quality education in the world.
It says on the Berea web site “first year of enrollment” for a full erudition.
You should contact the school’s admissions office. this is a small school in southern part of the US.

You can go on any college web site to see when applications are being accepted. To start fall of 2012, you should apply by January 1st, 2012. You may be able to apply as early as 9/2011. Look at the school’s web site for info.

go on any college web site. go to admissions/undergrad/international student to see requirments.

you should choose UK bcz in us you will face more difficulty for survival, language problem is also there. IN India will learn British English which is different from american English .
if you have finance problem you either should take part in erudition programs or take loans
In the UK would most likely pay international rates and this means you will not be eligible for UK backed aid. Rates for international students for 2010 / 2011 school year varies allot of international students with a range of £10,000 – £26,000 / year and the Home Office require up to an additional £8,000 for maintenance which means you are looking at approximately £18,000 – £34,000 / year. Given that you are still 15 I would compound that rate at 7% for another three years. Along with that the new government is plotting to restrict colonization by using a quota system and there is debate about allowing universities to charge what they want. For you this may mean that the cost is significantly higher and it also may mean that getting a student visa to the UK is much more hard. Best thing is to keep updated about changes in the UK that may influence your ability to study there.

The US you are looking at for 2010 / 2011 depending on the university between $ 20,000 – $ 60,000 / year for tuition. Plus more for living expenses and health care. Like the UK you will most likely not be eligible for US government backed aid and will have to apply for a student visa to study there. Along with costs you will mot likely have to take the ACT or SAT along with TOEFL for other schools than BEREA. BEREA presently seems to only require SAT, SAT, or TOEFL whereas most US schools require TOELF along with ACT or SAT.

Regarding your question concerning BEREA if you read the site closely the erudition is only given for the first year and after that you are expected to contribute towards your schooling and you are expected to pay a deposit upon being accepted. But since it is nearly 3 years before you will be attending the rules might change and it is vital that you keep up on them. Also you question about how excellent it is and as you can see from the links below it is not ranked as one of the bests. But given your situation it is probably the only option you have.

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