<p>I have a family member who moved to New York from Russia almost two years ago. She is now married and has a one month old baby. However, she is only 23 years of age and would like to create a future for herself in an accessible career.</p>
<p>How could she apply to colleges? She has her HS diploma and grades translated from Russian to US equivalent (ex 5.0 to A). Obviously, she has not taken any standardized tests such as the SAT. What will they require of her to enroll?</p>
<p>What are some careers/majors that she could consider at this point, considering her English is still developing?</p>
<p>How tough will college work be with her English? Will placement tests be available in Russian?</p>
<p>Any responses to any of the above questions will be much appreciated. As always, thank you!</p>
<p>Since she has family responsibilities, the best place for her to start would be at her local community college where it would be easy for her to study part-time. You can help her set up an appointment with the admissions office there and she can ask about enrolling. They have lots of experience with students like her and can help work her way through the process.</p>
<p>She will have to take some kind of English placement test to find out if she needs to complete any ESL courses before taking regular classes. Most community colleges also offer their own placement exams in math and reading, so she probably won’t need to take an SAT or ACT.</p>
<p>And for what it’s worth : a lot of the state schools around NY are used to dealing with immigrants, Russians in particular. Your friend will get a lot of friendly and competent advice, so she should not hesitate to contact a few schools - from community colleges to 4-year schools.</p>