École polytechnique

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The Pitch

01:38

Is Polytechnique a university or a school?

02:24

Since it’s the first year of this bachelor, how did you design this program?

05:10

Could you give us some ideas about what happens in terms of work after 3 years of studying at Polytechnique and what jobs are the most accessible?

06:32

Would you advise this program to French students? If so, what level in English is required?

08:22

Is there a passerelle from Bachelor to Grande Ecole?

09:33

What would be a typical Bachelor student’s profile?

10:42

What’s the ratio of time spent in the classroom versus how much time we spend in the lab?

12:48

Three Words Max

14:12

I am considering Polytechnique because I want to dedicate my studies to computer science for eventually becoming an engineer. What benefit is there to also requiring us to take humanities classes?

16:59

Which foreign university partners does Polytechnique have for the bachelor's program?

18:42

What are the tuition fees and cost of living and scholarships available?

20:57

How is the program related to innovation? And to research?

24:56

I’m a woman. Polytechnique schools tend to be a lot more male than female. How is gender parity at the school?

25:59

Russian Roulette 

27:47

What are the advantages of the Bachelor Program in comparison to other undergraduate universities in France or abroad?

30:22

Do you require school transcripts? I imagine you are particularly interested in our math scores! Any tests to take for the application?

32:47

Quite a few Nobel Prize winners went to Polytechnique. Are there ever any opportunities to meet them? Do they ever give lectures?

34:35

Is it a disadvantage for our application if we don’t know what double major we would like to pursue after year one?

36:28

A question for Marco - What’s one thing from your experience so far that you didn’t expect, both good and not so good?

38:13

Interesting your site mentions Entrepreneurship. Are there business skills integrated into the curriculum? Any notable entrepreneurial projects out of Polytechnique?

40:21

A Step Sideways

40:37

A Step Sideways: Mathematics is a very serious subject, but it doesn’t mean mathematicians aren’t funny! Let’s hear your best math joke.

42:13

I’m from Venezuela finishing my last year of high school. Is it difficult to get a visa to study in France?

42:54

To Marco: How heavy is the workload at Polytechnique?

45:02

Is there a real sense of promotion? A team spirit? How is the atmosphere among the students?

47:35

Are we able to take all courses in English as an international student?

48:21

I am in year one of Licence Scientifique at the university. Am I able to integrate directly into the second year of your Bachelor next year?

49:04

How far is Polytechnique from Paris? Is it feasible to live in Paris and attend school by public transportation?

50:47

What kinds of practical hands on activities do we get to do in the laboratories?

53:32

Do you feel the courses are difficult?

54:20

Your site names a lot of companies with research centers at Polytechnique. What happens at these research centers and what does it mean for bachelor students?

56:32

The Sweetest