French BAC Student, US college?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi,</p>

<p>Im at a french school in Egypt, and I would like to go to college in the US.
I am currently in 1ere ES, which is the equivalent of grade 11 in the american system. I have an average of 17,96/20, which is really good in the French system. I took the Cambridge FCE test and I have a C1 level english (college level).
I am the editor of my school newspaper, and I am really good at editing movies. I am currently working on a video for my school project (TPE).
I have done many extracurricular activities.
I also write songs, poems, and short stories from time to time. I like making movies (editing specifically).</p>

<p>I don't know what I have to do to get in to a highly competitive US college (like Rutgers). Which tests should I take, who should I contact?</p>

<p>Please help, thanks.</p>

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<p>First, go to the International Student forum and read one of the threads pinned to the top with the title Important Advice for International Students
[International</a> Students - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/international-students/]International”>International Students - College Confidential Forums)</p>

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<p>Check out threads by Wowthere, hellaflush, injunioryear, 75014, all French students applying or who applied to the US. You can also check out my answers, it’ll provide you with basic info :)</p>

<p>Second, NEVER write the /20 after your score. It’s confusing for Americans.
I agree your moyenne is excellent.
And ES is one of the best tracks for US colleges so it’s your lucky day.</p>

<p>The FCE is not well-know to American colleges. You’ll need to prepare and take the TOEFL, then prepare (thoroughly) the SAT or the ACT. The ACT is slightly easier for French-system students because it is more closely related to the type of exercises you’re used to. However, it has 5 different sections, so it’s more work to prepare.</p>

<p>Rutgers is not considered a highly competitive college.</p>

<p>Will you need financial aid?</p>

<p>You can start reading Ben’s blog, too - the advice is sound.
<a href=“http://usafrenchstudent.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/about/[/url]”>http://usafrenchstudent.■■■■■■■■■■■■■/about/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;