Applying to college abroad

Here are some helpful things to know if you are thinking about applying to a college or university abroad.

• The application requirements vary depending on the country, school, and major/degree you are applying for. If you have a sense of where you would like to study abroad, it's a good idea to check out the requirements for a few different schools in that location for the majors you are interested in.

• If you see yourself applying to schools abroad you may want to check out the high school course requirements for the major you're interested in and keep this in mind during course selection time for your junior and senior years

• Be prepared to apply early (October/November of senior year) to these colleges.

• Some colleges/universities offer an application advisor for international students to guide them through the process

Here are some of the possible requirements for applying to a school abroad. They vary by country and major, so be sure to check the school specific requirements.

• Institution specific application (The UCAS is similar to Common App and can be used for UK colleges)

• SAT or ACT score

• AP scores

• A language proficiency test

• College specific entrance/placement exam

• Motivational statement or interview

• Preliminary application/request for admission

Helpful sites

UCAS site. This is similar to the Common App for universities in the UK.

StudyPortals Helpful website for an overview of requirements by country and a college search.

CollegeBoard offers helpful guidance about applying to colleges abroad