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Lycée Rochambeau

Lycée Rochambeau . University Night Wednesday September 22, 2004 6:00pm. Differences between the French System and the American System of Education. Academic Performance over time Hierarchy of Disciplines Importance of Serie The esprit critique American Standardized testing

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Lycée Rochambeau

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  1. Lycée Rochambeau University Night Wednesday September 22, 2004 6:00pm

  2. Differences between the French System and the American System of Education • Academic Performance over time • Hierarchy of Disciplines • Importance of Serie • The esprit critique • American Standardized testing • The “obstacle course”

  3. Hierarchy of American Universities The “Ivy League” the most selective • Brown University • Columbia University • Cornell University • Dartmouth College • Harvard University • University of Pennsylvania • Princeton University • Yale University In alphabetical order

  4. Hierarchy of American Universities Very selective • Amherst College • Duke University • Georgetown University • Stanford University • Swarthmore College • University of Chicago • Vassar College • Williams College • Tufts University • Emory University • Washington University (St. Louis, MO)

  5. Canadian Universities Benefits: • Financial • One year of credit for the Bac in Quebec • City of Montreal • Bilingual • Excellent academic programs • No SAT required for application

  6. Canadian Universitiespopular choices… • McGill • Concordia • University of Montreal • University of British Columbia • University of Toronto • Queen’s University at Kingston • Carleton University • HEC Montreal

  7. The Application Process • Do Research • Communicate with the Guidance office • Take the SATI and the SATII • Decide which universities to apply to • Fill out the necessary college guidance forms • Complete the application forms

  8. How do universities decide? • Grades • Standardized Test Scores • Counselor Recommendation • Teacher Recommendation • Essay or writing sample • Interview • Extracurricular Activities

  9. Student Application Forms Part I and Part II • Decide if you will apply early or regular. • Do not be bashful! • Have multiple people read your essay and be creative and bold with it! • Have Ms. Williams and/or your parents read and check over the application before it is mailed. • Make copies!

  10. Secondary School Reports, Teacher Recommendations, and Transcripts • Procedure for requesting • Respect for deadlines • General Importance

  11. QUESTIONS?

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