Considering applying to schools in the UK?

Today we attended a presentation by the British Council about applying to universities in the UK. There are currently over 15,000 U.S. students pursuing degrees in the UK, and about 30% are undergraduate students. One key difference between the UK and US undergraduate education systems is that in the UK you apply directly to a major, or "course." This means that UK schools are typically a good option only for those who are certain of what they want to study. Applicants must demonstrate a sincere interest in an academic area, as well as a readiness for a more independent learning style.  If you are interested in learning more, here are some useful websites:

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• The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UK's version of the Common Application) - www.ucas.com
  
• The official website for comparing UK higher education course data - www.unistats.com
• British Council's UK Education site - www.educationuk.org/usa/
• Website that helps build a budget for living and studying in the UK - http://international.studentcalculator.org/