applying to the University of St. Andrews as an American - timeline, tips, and helpful information

[@laurenraskin1025]

DUDE i can't even tell you how helpful this video is: do you think you can do a video on what your stats were (grades, ec's, etc)? Also, are people generally nice and friendly at St Andrew's? Is there a sense of community? Thanks!

[@marthieb9117]

your tiktoks and youtube have been so helpful! i submitted my application today!

[@gretathegreatest7628]

How were your grades/extracurriculars/stats that got you in?

[@ianhamilton396]

We're an international family who happen to live in St. Andrews. Although we're 2-years away yet from applying just want to say thanks. Very, very helpful.

[@isabellascorzelli8665]

tysm for this video i’m planning on applying! :)

[@brandino4556]

Thank you so much for this I'm applying right now and am super excited abt the idea of going there everyone seems so happy.. this was very helpful planning on applying by the 15th

[@fernpoling4780]

Can you talk about financial aid and scholarships? Also would you tell us what your grades/test scores were? I’d love to know more about what things confused you on the UCAS application. Like there’s lots of stuff regarding scores or finances in the UK that make no sense to me

[@vjennyluu]

What if I do really good in a class, but not too good on the exam?? Are you required to submit your ap score?

[@lucasmulligan8735]

You must be so smart, cuz I used to live in a surrounding village and apparently it’s one of the hardest unis

[@nataliaavila5305]

yoooo I came across your tik tok ! I’m a fourth year American studying here :) lemme know if you’d like some experienced-student tips, it’s sick you’re doing this! would have loved to have something like this when I started

[@ebbabager4094]

Would you recommend applying via common app vs ucas? Also do you know anything about ib scores?

[@oonajermyn9640]

What other American colleges did you guys get into?

[@carlythoms3787]

If you apply through the Common App, do you still need to submit a different type of personal statement? Or is the different personal statement for UCAS?

[@joshallen8346]

I second this question... would love to know if you applied direct, or through Common App, etc. Our son is about to hit the submit button on common app! Thanks for the informative video, guys!

[@acejumps3025]

Josh Allen If your apply to a school in the uk, then you apply directly towards UCAS on the website

[@cassandraechevarria8249]

The Common App also asks you to submit the 500 word personal statement, so no matter which way you apply, you are sending both the common app and the UCAS 2 essays :)

[@jiayihuang6137]

beautiful people! you guys... can't help focusing on your looks.. but this is a good video!!! It's been two weeks since I submitted the application! im so anxious.... what should i do during the waiting period?

[@jiayihuang6137]

hi bateman! i want to know what do you guys do outside of the classrooms! is the location a disadvantage?

[@paigehazen1054]

I've heard that Scotland uni's tend to give students more room for subject exploration as compared to most UK Uni's, however does St. Andrews not allow for much exploration outside your intended area of study? And how hard is it to switch majors?

[@kaelaredman_]

How are you liking the biology program? I’m looking to be a biology major, and I would love to know how it is going for you!

[@vivianmcelderry]

Are either of you planning on getting a job while you’re studying there?

[@jiayihuang6137]

how do you think st.andrews deals with covid? are you satisfied with your school year with school traditions being cancelled?

[@sorayakamath320]

did yall know each other before arriving at campus, or was it totally random luck.

[@sharkbateman]

random luck!

[@gwyneththeobald2736]

Can y’all make a video w ur stats?

[@andrewgeiser2385]

Starting the application in january aha

[@gretathegreatest7628]

How do you like the different system of homework compared to the U.S.?

[@gretathegreatest7628]

Are you guys planning on traveling to other countries throughout Europe and how do you pay for it?