I live in London but when im 16 i wanna move too....?

Question

I wanna move from London to America...before you answer read:

My Dad is american and he lives there in America he moved back out there about 5 years ago and iv lived there twice.Im 14 now and have wanted to live there for ages but i think growing up with my mum was a better choice. I carry both british and american passports but was wandering since school in england finishs at 16 and america is 18 if i was too move there at 16 would i have to go to school for 2 more years or have something to show i done my GCSE'S ect.

Thanks

Answer 1

Finishing your school there in London is bright idea. However, I think you may also be able to answer your own question.

Facts - Not all states/cities in USA are ideally worth living but your Dad must provide you all the advices you need. Gauge your lifestyle against the possible lifestyle you will be getting in US. Note that this will be a risk on your part. I suggest that you research the place of your Dad including the environment, nature of the place and schools that you might be enrolling.

Also, you have grown up with your Mom all of you life. Going to USA will mean leaving her, your family and friends in London. Think of these things first before you consider leaving UK.

Answer 2

You will find that your GCSE's are the equivalent of a U.S. high-school diploma.

If you decide to move to the U.S. to live with your dad and to study there, then bring multiple certified copies of your GCSE results. A-levels are not required for admission into a U.S. university.

The age gap makes little difference, if you are concerned about this, then I would recommend taking your A-levels in the U.K. mainly because then you would 18 once you graduated, you would have a head start on university in the U.S. and of course, it wouldn't cost you a thing, since tuition in the U.K. for your A-levels is completely free.

You have nothing to lose either way, the only downside is that once you move to the U.S. you will pay out-of-state tuition for the first 12 months, which can be expensive. However if you move to the U.S, live there for 12 months and then apply, you will pay in-state tuition which is much lower.

The choice is one which you should make with the advice from your family.

Answer 3

School worth having doesn't finish at 16.

If you want to be considered with the equivalent of a US high school diploma, you need education to age 18. What are you planning on doing out there? Going straight into work? Unlikely to happen. You're much better off going to school for a couple of years and getting some US qualifications.