Applying to University in the US?

Question

Well I dont really know how to U.S education system works, because I am a Canadian student. Right now I am planning on applying to a business school, and I am seeing what options there are in U.S.

A little background:

My marks in Grade 12 is basically:

Calculus 93% (repeated), Business 93%, Accounting 93%, English 86%, Geography 91%, World Issues 90%, Chemistry 60%, and Data Management 70%.

I have done some extra curricular stuff, such as played Rugby and Football in my junior years, and played hockey in my senior year. Also I am a part of two clubs (one of which i am a VP) in the school.

Also in case it matters, my grade 11 average was 80%.

I am wanting to know how do the universities in the US look at repeated courses in high schools (do they take the higher mark, or an average of the two marks). Which university in the U.S. would be good for me to apply, considering the marks I have.

In Canada, the universities here take usually the top 6 marks in gr.12..Is US similar?

Cool! I love the answers! Thanks a lot, and if anybody has anything else to add, I dont mind at all.

Hmm, I am planning on going to university in 2008. When would be a good time I can do the SAT, and start applying for universities in the US.

Thanks!

Answer 1

Admission to universities in the US works a bit differently.

First, they will look at all four years in high school. This does not mean that you must have excellent grades in all four years, but if you had poor grades in your first year, admissions committees like to see improvement over time.

Second, standardized tests (the SAT or ACT) are important in admissions. A high score on either one of these tests can help a student qualify for admissions to a highly-ranked college.

Admissions committees also like to see that a student is well-rounded, and has the capacity for leadership. Therefore, they look for extracurricular activities as evidence of sustained commitment to a student's particular interest, and for evidence of leadership in that area.

The essay that students must write in order to apply to each college is also very important. It should be focused, literate, and show evidence of an interest in learning.

As to the question of repeated courses, an admissions committee would wonder why a student had to repeat a course. Was it the result of failure the first time? If so, the student should explain this (perhaps in the essay, but possibly elsewhere in the application), and describe the experience in such a way as to highlight the student's positive qualities, or to demonstrate that a lesson was learned.

Best wishes to you!

Answer 2

As far as GPA goes (grade point average) they average out all of your high school scores (grades 9-12). I'm not exactly sure what they do with your repeated courses, but they do take that into consideration when looking at your grades.

It sounds like you would do well at pretty much any state university. I would look at location as a big factor. What kind of climate do you want? Do you want to be in a tourist area?

You can buy a book by USA Today that ranks the top 100 schools in the US. It tells you what the requirements for every school is as well as other things.

Good luck!!!

Answer 3

To colleges, generally the most important criteria for entry into a school is:

Your grade point average (a number on a 0.1-4.0 scale that corresponds to the grades you made in high school)

Standardized test scores (SAT, ACT, ect)

Schools will generally take your higher score if you repeated a class, and as far as I know, repeating classes is a good idea for boositng grade point average.

The fact that you are Canadian will help you out tremendously. Schools are always trying to attract interational and minority students. It makes them look better. You will likely recieve a scholarship for your Candian heritage.

if you want to find a good business school, try this website:

www.princetonreview.com

become a member, and you can do a search that will match you to a college that would suit you.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Universities look at your High School GPA, you overall class rank, your admission essays, your SAT/ACT scores, your extracurricular activities, volunteer work..etc.

I would suggest a university for you... but, I don't know which state you want to go to...

I know in Texas, they have the top ten percent law which guarantees that any Texas high school graduates who rank in the top 10 percent of their senior class will be admitted to any state institution of higher learning.

Soo, if you want to go to university in Texas, I could probably help you... i don't know about all those other states... Good Luck!! =D.

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Okay, soo you're going to start university in 2008. Would that be Spring or Fall??? Spring starts in January and, Fall starts in August/September.

A good time to take the SATs (Fall 2008) would be anytime before December 2007. You should check the dates the test is offered. Start applying to colleges in or after October/November 2007. Make sure to check the deadlines for the admissions.

Answer 5

there is not any thank you to try this. i think of there may be one utility style for the college of California faculties, yet that could purely be for citizens of California. Universities interior the U.S. are very separate- they each and every have diverse standards.