What you will need
Transcripts Most institutions will want to see your secondary school grades or transcripts as well as diplomas or certificates.
Character references
Letters from teachers, counsellors and other key adults can often support your application; only provide them if asked.
Extracurricular activities Some institutions will be impressed if you can demonstrate that you have been actively involved in student, sports or other types of extracurricular activities. HKCEE Most institutions will want to see your HKCEE results.
TOEFL
Most US institutions - and many in other countries - will want to see your Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) results; many institutions have special programmes for students with low scores, but this will extend your period of study.