Originally Posted by Bob (Post 6857652)

yeah, but you won't be going to anywhere decent...less importance if your planning on tooting to the US as the quality of the place won't have any importance anyway.

But better to have than not, because GCSEs are worth squat...even if translated to the US equivalent, they wouldn't be enough to get into uni unless you have a puck ton of the buggers with decent grades.

They're shit in the UK and even more shit in the US, just one step above the Not Very Qualified, which is shamefully a waste of time.

Originally Posted by jjd100 (Post 6857682)

Just wondering how someone would go about starting the process of applying to an American college like described in the previous post. Are there any helpful websites people know of with college/course details on or is it more a case of searching and finding a college and just contacting them individually? Many thanks

Originally Posted by linakemp (Post 6857694)

True obviously the better/higher your education the better your chances are at getting across the pond.
That said I think that GNVQs and NVQs do have a place in the education system, sometimes "traditional schooling" such as A levels aren't suitable for everyone. Universities do recognise GNVQs etc and once you get a degree no one gives a shit about what you did at high school.

Originally Posted by Bob (Post 6857768)

NVQ's etc mean well, but the real world implication of them is a joke, they mean nothing in the UK and they mean even less anywhere else, which is what I think if shameful about them. A good idea in principle, especially if your staying in the UK, but a waste of time unfortunately other wise.

Originally Posted by jjd100 (Post 6859613)

Does anyone know about doing a masters in the states? what visa do you get and are you able to work on it-im guessing it would only be part time work allowed if any. once you've studied there are you able to try and get a job there and then change the visa to a more permanent one with help from your new employer? thanks

Originally Posted by Dave L (Post 6845358)

How easy is it to be accepted onto an American college course? I mean from the point of being an international student so to speak.

That does seem to be one option i have looked at slightly before.

And as for what part of America, it would be Texas, namely Houston or San Antonio as i have friends in both places and really like the areas.