I know Chinese, Japanese, English, Spanish, and currently trying to learn Korean. Does knowing these languages help me in getting into an Ivy League college in some way? Also, are there any competitions or community projects that I can do (to help the community) with this multilingual skill? Thank you.
2006-10-27 11:37:25 · 3 answers · asked by cascadewaters12 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Schools are looking for well rounded students. It's not just about grades and SAT scores. That's where your essay comes in. Students who contributed to the community, participated in student government or sports, etc. have a better chance than a student who merely did well scholastically.
So knowing many languages may help but isn't a guarantee. I would suggest somehow maybe weaving that into your essay when you apply. Why do you know so many languages? What inpsired you to learn so many laguages? What have you gained through learning these different languages? Is this something that would eventually lead to a career perhaps with the UN or the like?
2006-10-27 11:41:17 · answer #1 · answered by misskate12001 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Knowing more languages won't hurt you, but I don't know it will help, either. It's just another piece to the admissions puzzle.
2006-10-27 11:45:09 · answer #2 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
knowing this can help because the more you know the easier it is for you understand.
2006-10-27 11:45:34 · answer #3 · answered by Darryl C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋