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Title: US Universities
Post by: Blizz_rb93 on August 22, 2010, 03:53:52 pm

Hi everyone
I would like to ask if anyone knows the requirements for US universities, I know that I need the SAT 1 which I'm taking in December. but can I know what are the benefits of my IGCSE and A-levels?

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: elemis on August 22, 2010, 04:17:34 pm

You also need to do your subject tests.

I know for a FACT that CIE- A Level Mathematics is well regarded in America and gives you some exemptions.

However, your SAT score is what will get you into an American University.

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Saladin on August 22, 2010, 09:13:34 pm

The University requirements differ from University to University.

But all require the SAT, most prominent ones require the SAT II.

Few regard the A Levels, but there are some very good Universities that actually do.

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Freaked12 on August 23, 2010, 01:02:40 am

Check the article i wrote in September Newsletter issue. :)

The Only bad thing about American Universities is that each University has a different admission procedure Unlike Australia and England which have a separate Admission Portal.

http://www.educationusa.state.gov

www.usastudyguide.com

Check these links

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Saladin on August 23, 2010, 01:05:19 am

Yes, that is a burden. But they do have a common application form from the college board.

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Blizz_rb93 on August 27, 2010, 06:35:07 pm

hey thank you for your replies! sorry i took long to reply lol been focusing alot on some stuff

anyways id also like to ask, now for applying to an american university, i need to convert my IGCSE and A-levels into the GPA
can i know how each grade is calculated and converted? like how much is an A worth and a B and etc..

thank you :)

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Blizz_rb93 on August 28, 2010, 05:36:06 pm

please can anyone let me know how can i convert my IGCSE and A-levels into GPA !!

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Lana Wolf on August 28, 2010, 05:46:28 pm

Well from what my frnd had told me awhile back.. Its something like this..

A=4 B=3 C=2 D=1

I'll try explaining with an example..

Okay.. so lets say you have 4 subjects.. 2 A's and 2 B's

so it'll be like = 4+4+3+3
                  = 14

And now divide it by the total number of subjects.. 14/4= 3.5 thats your gpa :D

Thats how i know it..

Try checking this too http://web.mit.edu/registrar/gpacalc.html#gpa

And idk what you do with A*'s ..

Hope i helped.. Though i don't think they'll ask your gpa.. sat scores..toefl and just your grades shud be enough i think :)

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Blizz_rb93 on August 28, 2010, 06:23:29 pm

yeah i kno those but i mean how do i gather the total for the olvl and a-lvl? like does each have diff numbers?

nah i dont need the toefl lol, im american im jus livin outstate, the university in florida told me that they'll convert my igcse and a-level into american credits and they'll need the sat that's all but the thing is they need a minimum gpa of 3.0 so i wanna see what i need to score this year to get smth real high

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Lana Wolf on August 28, 2010, 06:25:37 pm

okay.. i ddnt know you lived there..

I dont think you have to combine them.. As far as i know..they look at both separately ..  :-\

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Blizz_rb93 on August 28, 2010, 06:29:30 pm

well idk either :/ im confused about this, either way thanks for your help and everyone elses :D means alot to me =]

does anyone know a gpa calculator for IGCSE or smth like that, would edexcel help me with smth like this?

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Chingoo on August 29, 2010, 09:53:00 pm

I think you should contact your exam board (which I'm assuming is Edexcel) with regards to equivalence of your grades. If they are unable to provide you something concrete, then contact the universities you are intending to apply to via email, clearly asking what are the requirements for A-Level students, which transcripts do they need you to supply and how can you get equivalence, if needed. Often universities will just require your Certificate and will determine the equivalence themselves.

I did find a calculator, but it does not conform to the A* system. Here (http://steveparkinson.org/steve/gpa_calculator/)

EDIT: I found out a CIE document on conversion of grades (http://www.cie.org.uk/docs/recognition/Calculating%20GPAs%20for%20IGCSE.pdf), and though I suppose it won't help you much but I think the procedure for equivalence for Edexcel and CIE is one and the same.

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Blizz_rb93 on August 29, 2010, 10:04:02 pm

thanks!! okay im good for the o-levels, they're CIE but my A-levels are Edexcel, does that grade conversion differ if it's CIE or Edexcel?? if it's the same then that's good for me :D

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: Chingoo on August 30, 2010, 12:27:51 am

Quote from: Blizz_rb93 on August 29, 2010, 10:04:02 pm

thanks!! okay im good for the o-levels, they're CIE but my A-levels are Edexcel, does that grade conversion differ if it's CIE or Edexcel?? if it's the same then that's good for me :D

As far as I know, it's the same. You can always email Edexcel to confirm, but it has to be equivalent because Canadian/Australian Universities do not specify boards for A-Level examination grades when stating their requirements.

Title: Re: US Universities
Post by: thecandydoll on September 21, 2010, 02:24:19 pm

I have't read any of the replies,but based on your question.Certain subjects of A levels with a good grade can earn credits in US universities.
But YOUR SAT1 and essay play a huge role.
How is your uni search coming up so far?
By now,you should have a list of 'em :D

Cheers!