
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:
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.
if you have finance problem you either should take part in erudition programs or take loans
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.
Related Links
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