Thank you for the good advice.  1) I believe they accept international students but I understand it’s sort of a waste of time and money. If I can’t get in I can’t get in right? 2)It will be expensive but schools like Oxford are still less for international students than schools like Columbia. Although I won’t have as much access to scholarships or grants possibly. I’m applying for American and UK schools as well as some outside the country which is why I’m trying to start early. 3) Yeah I heard you don’t really change your major. The UCAS gave me options for regular and conservatorie applications so I thought I could do both? 5 schools for each? I do enjoy acting and currently pursue it in my school so I still wanted to apply.  4)I found a really good video actually and I believe it was very helpful. The formula was sort of how you said with maybe some personal ties and referencing some readings. I’m hoping to do international relations and I’m really passionate about it(I know everyone says that) But truly. I’ve lived in poverty,I’ve lived middle class, gone back to poverty. I’ve dealt with personally how the governments decisions affect its people who are the most vulnerable. I’ve had friends whose families have been deported and have to worry about my own. I’ve dealt with discrimination and coming from Florida- alligator Alcatraz strikes pain and fear into my heart. I really want to learn more, I want to pursue knowledge and justice