Am I able to study psychology in america?

I want to study psychology abroad, but I my new school doesn't give GCSEs.?

• I just moved to Istanbul in Turkey and I will be going to Coskun high school for year 9. I have done the british system since year five and and I was doing the american system before that. Coskun is doing the Turkish system and it doesn't give GCSEs. There are a few British/American schools I could go to, but I've heard that they only give you ONE A level and I think you need more for a psychologist. I could study psychology here in Turkey, but I want to work somewhere like Britain, America or whatever and I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get a job if I get my degree in Turkey. HELP?

• Answer:

  This is okay. A British university will not penalize you for not being able to take GCSEs when they're not available to you. They will understand your unique circumstances and will keep that in mind during the admission process. And an American school won't care at all because GCSEs aren't used in the US. Instead they may require something else from you, like a Turkish equivalent or for you to take some sort of exam that measures your skills in certain areas. When you start high school, meet with your school counselor to find out more on what you will need to do, as it is likely this person will know or will be able to find out for you. If the counselor doesn't speak English fluently or you don't know fluent Turkish, be sure to bring along a translator because you want to make sure you are understood and understand her 110%.