<p>"One thing to add about the tests you will need to take: since English is not your first language (I presume), Harvard requires that you submit the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Also, the admissions office says that candidates whose native language is not English should <em>not</em> take the SAT Subject Test in their native language as one of the three required tests."</p>
<p>Thanks you a lot Mustafah, I already knew this. :)
I have been thinking and I decided that I am going to take the SAT Subject Test of Math II, U.S History and Physic.</p>
<p>"I would recommend some more math-related ECs. Also, definitely take the AP Calculus exam. If you're school doesn't prepare you for it, borrow or buy an introductory university textbook and study it over the summer (when you're not reading canonical English-language literature, that is!)."</p>
<p>Unfortunatly, in my little-tiny village, we haven't things like that xD, and my high school does not make AP exams. I have already thougt about found a Math Club or something this way, but I would be the only member and my colleagues at school would make fun of me xD.
But for change, I think that a Drama Club (or whatever similar) would be very well accepted.
The last summer, I have read "A Mathematician's Apology" of Hardy (in spanish, though >.<) and a book of the Phi number. Currently, I'm reading several books about math and physic (Steward, Einstein and Hawking), but that's not the point xD, sorry.
My question is if the books of Bradbury, Tolkien or George Orwell would enter in your definition of "canonical English-language literature" xD.</p>
<p>And, what should be my score, at a minimum?
It's only to make me an idea of when I should start studying. I think I'll start this summer, though.</p>
<p>Thanks to you all for answer and help me :).</p>
<p>Re Mustafa's recommendation that you read "Canonical English-language literature"</p>
<p>Orwell, both his essays as well as novels such as 1984 are fairly canonical. Bradbury is a lot of fun, and may move towards replacing Orwell. Tolkien is also fun, no question, and would be an interesting, good approach for studying, becoming familiar with somewhat more elite culture (asociada con gente ilustrada). </p>
<p>Another factor to take into consideration: read a range of interesting contemporary and near contemporary writers, esp. fiction, but also memoir. Living in Catalunya, you should have some good public libraries nearby, so if you have time in your schedule, visit the library once a week, check out new novels that look interesting to you. You can also check regularly the New York Times Book Review (The</a> New York Times - Breaking News, World News & Multimedia, comes out on Sundays) and consider subscribing to a magazine such as The New Yorker.</p>
<p>I wouldn't have expected your high school to offer AP exams. It's not unusual to have to travel a few hours to a testing centre designated by the College Board. Check their website to see where the nearest one is. If it's too far away, don't sweat it: Harvard understands that many students, especially foreign ones, don't have the opportunity to write AP exams. But taking one, if possible, would certainly send a good signal.</p>
<p>And regarding the math club, I understand entirely! The same problem exists at my high school, where there isn't any demand for academic clubs. The admissions office says it evaluates your extracurricular activities in the context of your school, so I wouldn't worry too much. Perhaps get your guidance counsellor to explicitly say something about your school in the report he will have to send in.</p>
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<p>Big error on my part! Harvard does NOT require the TOEFL. Sorry, I made a bad assumption.</p>
<p>Abigail: Entiendo, en realidad visit</p>
<p>Sorry for haven't asked it before. But, what is exactly de AP?
In my school, nobody have never talked about it.</p>
<p>Advanced</a> Placement Program ?About AP Exams and Courses </p>
<p>These tests are more familiar to students in the United States, but there are opportunities to take these tests in other countries.</p>