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Hi everyone. I've been reading the Sciences Po posts on this forum all day, but I still have some questions! I'd really appreciate it if anyone could share their thoughts ^_^
1.) First of all, I've been having some trouble determining what sorts of qualifications everybody has. Majority opinion seems to be that Sciences Po is a very prestigious school, and I don't want to waste my hope if there's not even a remote possibility I'll get in. Unfortunately, I didn't wake up soon enough, and I only took one AP course so far. I have four more scheduled for next year, but I won't be able to take the tests before the application deadline. Is there a requirement for how many APs you have to take?Also, I'm a little confused about how the APs correspond to the A-levels - are they the same thing? I vaguely remember something about AAA - is that a grade, or three separate tests? I mean, LSE has been compared as on the same or similar level to Sciences Po, and they require, I think 5 APs. I really hope Sciences Po isn't the same 0.0
Also, I got back my SAT results recently, which were... Dissapointing to say the least. I got a 2140. I'm planning on taking it again, of course, but I've also heard most people don't score more than 100 points differently, no matter how many times they take it? What kind of scores did you get? From what I read on Columbia/SciencesPo forums, all the people were getting ridiculous scores of >2300 >.>"""
I've heard that the requirements for international students are lower than those for French/EU students, because we pay more, but I don't know just how much lower #^_^#;"" I would hate to get my hopes up, only for them to not even give me an interview.
2.) Speaking of interviews, I've read several descriptions of them, but I was wondering if anyone could provide a more in-depth account? (If that's allowed...) Are they expecting a formal speaking style, with, like, attention to fluidity and vocabulary? (You may be able to tell that's not my forte >.>""") Or is it more about what sort of thoughts you come out with, regardless of how professionally they're presented? When they ask for a summary of the article, how much of your own opinion are they expecting? Do they want you to agree/disagree based on other things you've read? To analyse the author's method of persuasion? I've read conflicting accounts about whether they do or don't want a summary of the article. What sort of articles are they - just regular, everyday newspaper articles, or more specialised ones? (Say, NYT vs. Businessweek, or Popular Science, or something). And, if anyone feels up to sharing, what kind of answers did you give to the 'Why Sciences Po?' question? How specific does it have to be? Oh, I think I forgot to mention, I'm considering applying for the Le Havre campus, if that makes any difference.
3.) I read on their website that the Le Havre campus has an undergrad Dual BA program with Keio University. If I apply just for Le Havre, can I get into that program after I'm already there? Cos, I learned about the school when Columbia sent me information about its Dual BA program, but due to the stipulation that you can't apply to either school individually if you are denied acceptance to the Dual program, I think I'd rather apply directly to Sciences Po. This paragraph seems confused... My point is that if I apply to the Keio/LeHavre dual BA, can I still apply for Sciences Po the normal way at the same time? (Well, normal like normal, the *international way, I guess I should say...) And, also, the opposite? If I get accepted to Sciences Po, can I apply for the Dual BA once I'm there? I hope I clarified without being redundant >.>"
And 4.) can you please share more of your experiences? Most of the ones on this page are about Menton, and I'm interested to see the differences with Le Havre. Plus, whether I get in or not, reading about your experiences is always tons of vicarious fun
Thank you to anyone who replies ^_^
If til;dr, please just tell me about your qualifications and experiences, whether with Le Havre, or the interview, or whatever. Thanks!
~Kiwi <3
1.) First of all, I've been having some trouble determining what sorts of qualifications everybody has. Majority opinion seems to be that Sciences Po is a very prestigious school, and I don't want to waste my hope if there's not even a remote possibility I'll get in. Unfortunately, I didn't wake up soon enough, and I only took one AP course so far. I have four more scheduled for next year, but I won't be able to take the tests before the application deadline. Is there a requirement for how many APs you have to take?Also, I'm a little confused about how the APs correspond to the A-levels - are they the same thing? I vaguely remember something about AAA - is that a grade, or three separate tests? I mean, LSE has been compared as on the same or similar level to Sciences Po, and they require, I think 5 APs. I really hope Sciences Po isn't the same 0.0
Also, I got back my SAT results recently, which were... Dissapointing to say the least. I got a 2140. I'm planning on taking it again, of course, but I've also heard most people don't score more than 100 points differently, no matter how many times they take it? What kind of scores did you get? From what I read on Columbia/SciencesPo forums, all the people were getting ridiculous scores of >2300 >.>"""
I've heard that the requirements for international students are lower than those for French/EU students, because we pay more, but I don't know just how much lower #^_^#;"" I would hate to get my hopes up, only for them to not even give me an interview.
2.) Speaking of interviews, I've read several descriptions of them, but I was wondering if anyone could provide a more in-depth account? (If that's allowed...) Are they expecting a formal speaking style, with, like, attention to fluidity and vocabulary? (You may be able to tell that's not my forte >.>""") Or is it more about what sort of thoughts you come out with, regardless of how professionally they're presented? When they ask for a summary of the article, how much of your own opinion are they expecting? Do they want you to agree/disagree based on other things you've read? To analyse the author's method of persuasion? I've read conflicting accounts about whether they do or don't want a summary of the article. What sort of articles are they - just regular, everyday newspaper articles, or more specialised ones? (Say, NYT vs. Businessweek, or Popular Science, or something). And, if anyone feels up to sharing, what kind of answers did you give to the 'Why Sciences Po?' question? How specific does it have to be? Oh, I think I forgot to mention, I'm considering applying for the Le Havre campus, if that makes any difference.
3.) I read on their website that the Le Havre campus has an undergrad Dual BA program with Keio University. If I apply just for Le Havre, can I get into that program after I'm already there? Cos, I learned about the school when Columbia sent me information about its Dual BA program, but due to the stipulation that you can't apply to either school individually if you are denied acceptance to the Dual program, I think I'd rather apply directly to Sciences Po. This paragraph seems confused... My point is that if I apply to the Keio/LeHavre dual BA, can I still apply for Sciences Po the normal way at the same time? (Well, normal like normal, the *international way, I guess I should say...) And, also, the opposite? If I get accepted to Sciences Po, can I apply for the Dual BA once I'm there? I hope I clarified without being redundant >.>"
And 4.) can you please share more of your experiences? Most of the ones on this page are about Menton, and I'm interested to see the differences with Le Havre. Plus, whether I get in or not, reading about your experiences is always tons of vicarious fun
Thank you to anyone who replies ^_^
If til;dr, please just tell me about your qualifications and experiences, whether with Le Havre, or the interview, or whatever. Thanks!
~Kiwi <3
What are SciencesPo's entry requirements?
My Australian (VCE) High School Leaving Certificate (pretty much same as IB) will give me an ATAR score of 94.5 hopefully,
which is apparently around ...
SAT score of 2000
IB score of 36.
I feel like i'm not going to be accepted with these scores?! D:
My Australian (VCE) High School Leaving Certificate (pretty much same as IB) will give me an ATAR score of 94.5 hopefully,
which is apparently around ...
SAT score of 2000
IB score of 36.
I feel like i'm not going to be accepted with these scores?! D:
Hey ! I am applying to Sciences po the menton campus and I have no idea what to expect. I can't fine many pictures of it online and I don't know what the campus looks like. How is student life there? is menton a nice city? What facilities does the campus have and are there many diverse nationalities ? I am also very worrried about the interview because it sounds very hard. Thank you for your help!
Original post by EmanA
Hey ! I am applying to Sciences po the menton campus and I have no idea what to expect. I can't fine many pictures of it online and I don't know what the campus looks like. How is student life there? is menton a nice city? What facilities does the campus have and are there many diverse nationalities ? I am also very worrried about the interview because it sounds very hard. Thank you for your help!
Hi EmanA! The campus is awesome,it's 5 minutes away from the beach
Menton is a very small village but it's really nice,and if you miss the ''bigger town'' experience, Montecarlo and Nice are 20 min away! Student life is never boring since there are many associations that organize something every week,so that wouldn't be a problem; as for nationalities:you'll be glad to know that almost every country of the world is represented at Menton, from Serbia,to the US, to Singapore 
Where are you from, may I ask?About the interview...try to read and watch the news as much as possible, and be prepared about random questions regarding the Middle East.
Hope I told you everything you needed...if not,feel free to PM me and hope to see you next year in France!
Hey everyone!
First of all, I'm so glad that I found this thread! It seems like there is a lot of good information and advice here, so hopefully you guys won't mind a few of my questions..
Anyway, I'm an American high school student graduating in 2013, and applying for admission the same year to SciencesPo Menton. I have a decent GPA: ~3.5, decent standardized test scores: SAT 2110, ACT 32, a DELF B2 diplôme, and long-term involvement and leadership in many extra-curriculars at my school including mock trial, MUN, drama, student government, and fencing.
Here are my questions:
I recently asked one of my friends who is currently studying economics in the SciencesPo masters program about general information and her experience with the university- she had some discouraging things to say about the French university system in general (the impossible bureaucracy, the lack of support for students, etc.), and even recommended getting a B.A. in the States and then applying to the graduate program (this is what she did.) She says that US degrees are more valuable in Europe than European degrees. This challenged an assumption I had made, but she also suggested to contact students/alumni in the particular program.. so here I am!
Eventually, I would like to go into international law, so SciencesPo appeals to me in multiple ways. I like the focus of the curriculum as compared to a traditional American liberal arts college, meaning that I can get started right away with the courses I want. I also want to attain a professional fluency in French early on, and, it seems like a good proficiency in Arabic (especially with the built-in study abroad in the third year.) Also, the relative inexpense of tuition (compared to American schools) and the location are very attractive!
Basically, for those of you that have studied in Menton, it would be great if you could share your experiences- courses, professors, life outside of school- i would
really appreciate it.
By the way, in registering for courses, I decided to not take pre-calculus in favor of having the opportunity to take more social science classes (economics, international relations, constitutional law, etc) as well as French Lit. for my second year in a row (the content rotates every year.)
I e-mailed Mike Fakih about this, and he told me that SciencesPo has no preferred high school courses, but I would like some reassurance on this, if possible.
Regarding my DELF, an earlier poster said that a B2 is not sufficient to enroll in the French language track, but hopefully this isn't the case, as I feel completely capable to express myself in an academic environment. It is possible for me to pursue the C1, but I want to know if I should focus on that in order to enroll in the French track.
One more thing: is it ok ifone or both of my letters of recommendation are written in English? As I go to school in the United States, most of my teachers wouldn't be able to prepare a recommendation letter in a language other than English. I doubt this is an issue, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
The research I've done tells me that my friend isn't completely correct, and that the SciencesPo regional campuses operate a bit differently from most French undergraduate programs.
Sorry for writing such a long message; hopefully, if you've gotten this far, you don't mind answering some of these questions!
Merci d'avance!
Jfoe
First of all, I'm so glad that I found this thread! It seems like there is a lot of good information and advice here, so hopefully you guys won't mind a few of my questions..
Anyway, I'm an American high school student graduating in 2013, and applying for admission the same year to SciencesPo Menton. I have a decent GPA: ~3.5, decent standardized test scores: SAT 2110, ACT 32, a DELF B2 diplôme, and long-term involvement and leadership in many extra-curriculars at my school including mock trial, MUN, drama, student government, and fencing.
Here are my questions:
I recently asked one of my friends who is currently studying economics in the SciencesPo masters program about general information and her experience with the university- she had some discouraging things to say about the French university system in general (the impossible bureaucracy, the lack of support for students, etc.), and even recommended getting a B.A. in the States and then applying to the graduate program (this is what she did.) She says that US degrees are more valuable in Europe than European degrees. This challenged an assumption I had made, but she also suggested to contact students/alumni in the particular program.. so here I am!
Eventually, I would like to go into international law, so SciencesPo appeals to me in multiple ways. I like the focus of the curriculum as compared to a traditional American liberal arts college, meaning that I can get started right away with the courses I want. I also want to attain a professional fluency in French early on, and, it seems like a good proficiency in Arabic (especially with the built-in study abroad in the third year.) Also, the relative inexpense of tuition (compared to American schools) and the location are very attractive!
Basically, for those of you that have studied in Menton, it would be great if you could share your experiences- courses, professors, life outside of school- i would
really appreciate it.
By the way, in registering for courses, I decided to not take pre-calculus in favor of having the opportunity to take more social science classes (economics, international relations, constitutional law, etc) as well as French Lit. for my second year in a row (the content rotates every year.)
I e-mailed Mike Fakih about this, and he told me that SciencesPo has no preferred high school courses, but I would like some reassurance on this, if possible.
Regarding my DELF, an earlier poster said that a B2 is not sufficient to enroll in the French language track, but hopefully this isn't the case, as I feel completely capable to express myself in an academic environment. It is possible for me to pursue the C1, but I want to know if I should focus on that in order to enroll in the French track.
One more thing: is it ok ifone or both of my letters of recommendation are written in English? As I go to school in the United States, most of my teachers wouldn't be able to prepare a recommendation letter in a language other than English. I doubt this is an issue, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
The research I've done tells me that my friend isn't completely correct, and that the SciencesPo regional campuses operate a bit differently from most French undergraduate programs.
Sorry for writing such a long message; hopefully, if you've gotten this far, you don't mind answering some of these questions!
Merci d'avance!
Jfoe
(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by Jfoe
Hey everyone!
First of all, I'm so glad that I found this thread! It seems like there is a lot of good information and advice here, so hopefully you guys won't mind a few of my questions..
Anyway, I'm an American high school student graduating in 2013, and applying for admission the same year to SciencesPo Menton. I have a decent GPA: ~3.5, decent standardized test scores: SAT 2110, ACT 32, a DELF B2 diplôme, and long-term involvement and leadership in many extra-curriculars at my school including mock trial, MUN, drama, student government, and fencing.
Here are my questions:
I recently asked one of my friends who is currently studying economics in the SciencesPo masters program about general information and her experience with the university- she had some discouraging things to say about the French university system in general (the impossible bureaucracy, the lack of support for students, etc.), and even recommended getting a B.A. in the States and then applying to the graduate program (this is what she did.) She says that US degrees are more valuable in Europe than European degrees. This challenged an assumption I had made, but she also suggested to contact students/alumni in the particular program.. so here I am!
Eventually, I would like to go into international law, so SciencesPo appeals to me in multiple ways. I like the focus of the curriculum as compared to a traditional American liberal arts college, meaning that I can get started right away with the courses I want. I also want to attain a professional fluency in French early on, and, it seems like a good proficiency in Arabic (especially with the built-in study abroad in the third year.) Also, the relative inexpense of tuition (compared to American schools) and the location are very attractive!
Basically, for those of you that have studied in Menton, it would be great if you could share your experiences- courses, professors, life outside of school- i would
really appreciate it.
By the way, in registering for courses, I decided to not take pre-calculus in favor of having the opportunity to take more social science classes (economics, international relations, constitutional law, etc) as well as French Lit. for my second year in a row (the content rotates every year.)
I e-mailed Mike Fakih about this, and he told me that SciencesPo has no preferred high school courses, but I would like some reassurance on this, if possible.
Regarding my DELF, an earlier poster said that a B2 is not sufficient to enroll in the French language track, but hopefully this isn't the case, as I feel completely capable to express myself in an academic environment. It is possible for me to pursue the C1, but I want to know if I should focus on that in order to enroll in the French track.
One more thing: is it ok ifone or both of my letters of recommendation are written in English? As I go to school in the United States, most of my teachers wouldn't be able to prepare a recommendation letter in a language other than English. I doubt this is an issue, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
The research I've done tells me that my friend isn't completely correct, and that the SciencesPo regional campuses operate a bit differently from most French undergraduate programs.
Sorry for writing such a long message; hopefully, if you've gotten this far, you don't mind answering some of these questions!
Merci d'avance!
Jfoe
First of all, I'm so glad that I found this thread! It seems like there is a lot of good information and advice here, so hopefully you guys won't mind a few of my questions..
Anyway, I'm an American high school student graduating in 2013, and applying for admission the same year to SciencesPo Menton. I have a decent GPA: ~3.5, decent standardized test scores: SAT 2110, ACT 32, a DELF B2 diplôme, and long-term involvement and leadership in many extra-curriculars at my school including mock trial, MUN, drama, student government, and fencing.
Here are my questions:
I recently asked one of my friends who is currently studying economics in the SciencesPo masters program about general information and her experience with the university- she had some discouraging things to say about the French university system in general (the impossible bureaucracy, the lack of support for students, etc.), and even recommended getting a B.A. in the States and then applying to the graduate program (this is what she did.) She says that US degrees are more valuable in Europe than European degrees. This challenged an assumption I had made, but she also suggested to contact students/alumni in the particular program.. so here I am!
Eventually, I would like to go into international law, so SciencesPo appeals to me in multiple ways. I like the focus of the curriculum as compared to a traditional American liberal arts college, meaning that I can get started right away with the courses I want. I also want to attain a professional fluency in French early on, and, it seems like a good proficiency in Arabic (especially with the built-in study abroad in the third year.) Also, the relative inexpense of tuition (compared to American schools) and the location are very attractive!
Basically, for those of you that have studied in Menton, it would be great if you could share your experiences- courses, professors, life outside of school- i would
really appreciate it.
By the way, in registering for courses, I decided to not take pre-calculus in favor of having the opportunity to take more social science classes (economics, international relations, constitutional law, etc) as well as French Lit. for my second year in a row (the content rotates every year.)
I e-mailed Mike Fakih about this, and he told me that SciencesPo has no preferred high school courses, but I would like some reassurance on this, if possible.
Regarding my DELF, an earlier poster said that a B2 is not sufficient to enroll in the French language track, but hopefully this isn't the case, as I feel completely capable to express myself in an academic environment. It is possible for me to pursue the C1, but I want to know if I should focus on that in order to enroll in the French track.
One more thing: is it ok ifone or both of my letters of recommendation are written in English? As I go to school in the United States, most of my teachers wouldn't be able to prepare a recommendation letter in a language other than English. I doubt this is an issue, but I thought I'd ask anyway.
The research I've done tells me that my friend isn't completely correct, and that the SciencesPo regional campuses operate a bit differently from most French undergraduate programs.
Sorry for writing such a long message; hopefully, if you've gotten this far, you don't mind answering some of these questions!
Merci d'avance!
Jfoe
Hi!! I didn't really get if you want to apply for the French or English track...I'm in the English one,but if you want I can put you in contact with someone from the French cursus.
As far as I can tell, Sciences Po is of course a totally different experience from the traditional American college life-style,but if you want a radical change, Menton is def the right place for that!
And don't worry, a DELF B2 is perfect either for the French or the English track
EvaLuna,
First, thank you for responding so quickly to my post! I am relieved to hear that my certificate is worthy : >
I am applying to the French track. If the two programs are very different, it would be excellent to talk to someone in the French track as well.
In general though, how do you find the school?
Are the classes interesting and challenging? How do they normally go (lecture, seminar, discussion-based?)
What is the atmosphere like? If I get admitted to Menton, I will definitely take advantage of many of the student organizations and clubs- is that the main way to meet other students, at least at first?
Also, how is the community? Is it friendly and easy-going, or more competitive?
Once again, thank you so much for your insights!
First, thank you for responding so quickly to my post! I am relieved to hear that my certificate is worthy : >
I am applying to the French track. If the two programs are very different, it would be excellent to talk to someone in the French track as well.
In general though, how do you find the school?
Are the classes interesting and challenging? How do they normally go (lecture, seminar, discussion-based?)
What is the atmosphere like? If I get admitted to Menton, I will definitely take advantage of many of the student organizations and clubs- is that the main way to meet other students, at least at first?
Also, how is the community? Is it friendly and easy-going, or more competitive?
Once again, thank you so much for your insights!
(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by Jfoe
EvaLuna,
First, thank you for responding so quickly to my post! I am relieved to hear that my certificate is worthy : >
I am applying to the French track. If the two programs are very different, it would be excellent to talk to someone in the French track as well.
In general though, how do you find the school?
Are the classes interesting and challenging? How do they normally go (lecture, seminar, discussion-based?)
What is the atmosphere like? If I get admitted to Menton, I will definitely take advantage of many of the student organizations and clubs- is that the main way to meet other students, at least at first?
Also, how is the community? Is it friendly and easy-going, or more competitive?
Once again, thank you so much for your insights!
First, thank you for responding so quickly to my post! I am relieved to hear that my certificate is worthy : >
I am applying to the French track. If the two programs are very different, it would be excellent to talk to someone in the French track as well.
In general though, how do you find the school?
Are the classes interesting and challenging? How do they normally go (lecture, seminar, discussion-based?)
What is the atmosphere like? If I get admitted to Menton, I will definitely take advantage of many of the student organizations and clubs- is that the main way to meet other students, at least at first?
Also, how is the community? Is it friendly and easy-going, or more competitive?
Once again, thank you so much for your insights!
The two programs are pretty much the same, but for the French track you have more e-learning than real classes,so workload is a bit lighter in the French cursus. However, as you come from the American system, I would suggest you to apply for the English track, you will always learn French as a foreign language and if your level is already advanced you will take C1/C2 classes. An English degree is a better choice imo if one day you decide you want to go back to America.
Classes are challenging,but they're more lecture style than discussion-based; most important: for the 1st year you have a curriculum to follow of 10ish subjects more or less.
There are many student clubs and associations, from sports, to arts, to debate and Amnesty and so on, but you only get credits for sports and extra curricular foreign language courses.
The community in general is usually friendly, and don't worry about competition,everyone will be too busy trying not to fail classes(especially in the French program), since here, if you fail 2 courses, you fail the whole year.
Hope I made things clearer for you!
Ok, thanks for telling me about that! It probably would be a bit rough to attempt the French track, and you made a good point about possibly returning to the States (even if I think right now that I'll never come back!)
But now I'm curious about the e-learning setup. How does that work? Are they videoconferences in real-time?
Also, is it feasible to take 2 elective language courses in one semester? Say, if I'm already in advanced French, beginning Arabic, and a native English speaker.
You are giving me a much clearer picture, by the way. I really apprrciate it!
But now I'm curious about the e-learning setup. How does that work? Are they videoconferences in real-time?
Also, is it feasible to take 2 elective language courses in one semester? Say, if I'm already in advanced French, beginning Arabic, and a native English speaker.
You are giving me a much clearer picture, by the way. I really apprrciate it!
(edited 11 years ago)
Original post by Jfoe
Ok, thanks for telling me about that! It probably would be a bit rough to attempt the French track, and you made a good point about possibly returning to the States (even if I think right now that I'll never come back!)
But now I'm curious about the e-learning setup. How does that work? Are they videoconferences in real-time?
Also, is it feasible to take 2 elective language courses in one semester? Say, if I'm already in advanced French, beginning Arabic, and a native English speaker.
You are giving me a much clearer picture, by the way. I really apprrciate it!
But now I'm curious about the e-learning setup. How does that work? Are they videoconferences in real-time?
Also, is it feasible to take 2 elective language courses in one semester? Say, if I'm already in advanced French, beginning Arabic, and a native English speaker.
You are giving me a much clearer picture, by the way. I really apprrciate it!
You're welcome,I'm happy to help you!
Yes, they're videoconferences from the real Sciences Po in Paris, so you get the same classes that Parisian students get (I think it's about 4 hours a week,but I'm not sure). About foreign languages: you have to take Arabic and French of course,then you can choose a 3rd language among Spanish, Italian or Hebrew. If you wish, you can still attend the classes of a 4th language, which would be an ''unofficial'' course for you,as you will only listen to the lecture for your personal culture & knowledge but won't take any exam.
Hey,
I will be applying to Science Po Menton through the International procedure for undergraduates and wanted know if there were had any tips or things i should know before sending my dossier.
Also, i 'm currently in IB and i wanted to ask you if you know how many points (around) they want/prefer?
And do you know if they accept Maths Studies as a subject from IB?
Thanks a lot
I will be applying to Science Po Menton through the International procedure for undergraduates and wanted know if there were had any tips or things i should know before sending my dossier.
Also, i 'm currently in IB and i wanted to ask you if you know how many points (around) they want/prefer?
And do you know if they accept Maths Studies as a subject from IB?
Thanks a lot
What would be the minimum A-Level grades required for one to get in? (I've got 340 UCAS points, and that's after a retake) I also took the SAT, but I haven't received my scores yet.
Original post by capone015
hey,im also applying for sciences-po(campus nancy) and id lyk to know what type of questions they ask during the interview
Hey, I'm a current student at the Campus of Nancy so I thought I might share my interview experience with you! When I was invited to the interview I was told that it would be in French and English but in the end it was only in French. I was given an article to prepare and to discuss with the interviewers and I was given 30 minutes or so for this task. My article was about the laïcité in France so nothing too complex or difficult! After I finished my presentation the interviewers asked me some further questions about this topic. We then talked about general news like for example at the time the intervention in Lybia or the nuclear accident in Fukushima. Afterwards they asked me about my A-Level subjects and what my future career plans would be. So all in all there no harsh questions that I found impossible to answer; if you are well informed about current affairs etc. and have your own opinion about them you should be fine!
If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me
Hi I am a student, currently doing the IB in Singapore due to finish in May 2013.
I am planning to apply to Sciences Po Le havre
Can anyone tell me the usual IB predicted scores admitted and SAT scores if required?
also, is it true that it is really lonely in their regional colleges and the work load is crazy?
Thanks
I am planning to apply to Sciences Po Le havre
Can anyone tell me the usual IB predicted scores admitted and SAT scores if required?
also, is it true that it is really lonely in their regional colleges and the work load is crazy?
Thanks
Original post by alex.g
Hey, I'm a current student at the Campus of Nancy so I thought I might share my interview experience with you! When I was invited to the interview I was told that it would be in French and English but in the end it was only in French. I was given an article to prepare and to discuss with the interviewers and I was given 30 minutes or so for this task. My article was about the laïcité in France so nothing too complex or difficult! After I finished my presentation the interviewers asked me some further questions about this topic. We then talked about general news like for example at the time the intervention in Lybia or the nuclear accident in Fukushima. Afterwards they asked me about my A-Level subjects and what my future career plans would be. So all in all there no harsh questions that I found impossible to answer; if you are well informed about current affairs etc. and have your own opinion about them you should be fine!
If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me
If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me
Is Nancy for International Politics or is that Reims? Honestly i can't grapple with the whole system over there!
Original post by Jfoe
She says that US degrees are more valuable in Europe than European degrees.
Know, the post is older, but: This is definitely not true. Of course it depends which Universities you compare, but a US degree doesn't help you in particular in Europe. The Europeans know probably more over the US Universities than the other way round, which can be important, concerning where you wanna end up later.
Short: Degrees from the US are often valued, but they aren't more valuable. (Especially when comparing the costs.)
Original post by sovereigna
Hi I am a student, currently doing the IB in Singapore due to finish in May 2013.
I am planning to apply to Sciences Po Le havre
Can anyone tell me the usual IB predicted scores admitted and SAT scores if required?
also, is it true that it is really lonely in their regional colleges and the work load is crazy?
Thanks
I am planning to apply to Sciences Po Le havre
Can anyone tell me the usual IB predicted scores admitted and SAT scores if required?
also, is it true that it is really lonely in their regional colleges and the work load is crazy?
Thanks
Hi Sovereigna,
We suggest you send an email [email protected] for more information. However, if you have any questions regarding student life, you may ask them here or contact some SciencesPo students currently studying in Le Havre.
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