Okay, this may be a bit much, but I would very much like to study in England. Firstly, I live in the U.S., and attend public school. I am quite "smart", most say. I am enrolled in Advanced Placement classes. I am doing great in there. In all of my AP classes, I score a 4 or 5. My GPA is currently 3.9. I want to live in Southampton, and attend the University of Southampton. I want to live at the university, and maybe get a job, if I can. Is that university very prestigious, or difficult to be accepted into? I was reading their website about entry requirements and international students, but it didn’t clarify much. It said things about "A Levels" and "IBs". What are those exactly? I’m not sure we have "A Levels" in the U.S., do we? Or is there an equivalent that would qualify? IBs are International Baccalaureates, yes? Also about fees and money, I have some money to help me get by over there, but will I be able to work while attending university to make money? If I like it enough there, I was considering trying to become a British citizen. Please be very detailed and tell EXACTLY what I’ll need to do. I’ve asked two other questions about this same thing, but haven’t gotten a decent answer. Please, help me. Thank you. :)
Oh, there’s something I forgot to mention. After I’m there for 5 years for study, I can apply for citizenship through "naturalization", correct? I was reading the UK Border Agency website, and it said the cost of applying for naturalization was £836, which would be about 54.32 if my math is correct. What would be the reasons for my application to not be approved?
ANOTHER EDIT: My main concern NOW is about the A Levels and IBs. Please give me information about those.
