<p>I'm planning on taking French, Hebrew and Maths II on June, and to apply to Ivies later this year.
BUT I'm French (was born in France and used to live there until I was 13) and live now in Israel for about 9 years. So, French is my native language and Hebrew is the language I speak for the last years.
So French and Hebrew are really really easy for me.</p>
<p>The question is if those subjects will be enough impressing for Ivies? Or should I maybe take another one? Like American History, which I have no clue about..</p>
<p>I don’t know how the ivies will feel but I sense that your “gut” is telling you that you may need another exam that is not like a native language. Is a science a possibilty? I will let others comment on how ivies would react.</p>
<p>Math II, some science (Chem/Physics), and a social science or language are probably the best three to send in. I can’t imagine an 800 on a test in your native language being impressive to admissions officers. Ivy admission is not just about numbers; you can’t just game the system by getting an 800 on an easy test and saying “well look at that, an 800! That’s better than someone’s 780 in US History!”</p>
<p>I wouldn’t count on a test in your native language, although using the subject tests and your app to demonstrate that you’re tri-lingual is certainly a positive. But yea, I would try and get another test in an academic subject, like a science, or if you know world history.
Don’t do US history if you’re unfamiliar with US history; the point of the test is to highlight subjects you especially enjoy and did well in. So pick a class you did well in, there are lots of options</p>
<p>This is what Harvard says on their website regarding taking a subject test in one’s native language. I would advise against taking French if it is your native language.</p>