French Student/Bilingual

Pennylane2011
Fri, 13 Jun 2014 00:08:10 +0000

Do you want to major in the sciences? You can do that at any liberal arts college, but also science opens up a variety of state colleges with strong engineering and science programs. Don’t post any personal info here but you could list some general info like your possible major, and any financial restrictions if you have some, so that people can make suggestions for colleges that might fit you. I agree with Catia to take the AP science tests you are proficient in and also any SAT subject tests in the sciences you are strong at, and the Math2 as you are probably prepared for that. You can purchase test preparation books for these tests.

You will need letters of recommendation from teachers who know you well. If you are applying this year, then it is possible that your professors in France know you better. They should think well of you. These are good instructions to give them. I don’t know this for certain, but I think they should write in the language they are most proficient in, as trying to translate might stunt the letter and you want the best letter. Every major university has faculty who teach French and can translate them for admissions. You don’t need to have letters now, but you should ask them if they are willing to write you a letter and let them know that when you apply online, they will get an e mail from the school to submit them to. Also when you apply, send them an e mail to let them know to look for it. It is also appropriate to follow this up with a thank you letter later.

http://mitadmissions.org/apply/prepare/writingrecs

Again, I think your Lycee here will be very experienced at advising students from France who wish to apply to US colleges.

Also start thinking about where you might like to be. Cool cities are Washington DC- Georgetown, George Washington, American U. Boston: many colleges. NY- Fordham, NYU, Columbia. What region of the US interests you? In every area there are colleges with a range of selectivity.

UIUC is strong in the sciences and computer science and is a good one to keep on your list.