FREN 101: Elementary French
This course introduces the basic structures of the French language and everyday vocabulary in the context of common cultural situations. Students are exposed to all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Taught five days a week in French. Prerequisites: None. Placement score for students with previous experience in French 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Fall 2022 · Christine Lac, Stephanie Cox, Sandra Rousseau
FREN 102: Elementary French
Building on the material covered in French 101, this course introduces complex sentences and additional verb tenses. Students apply the tools of narration in context through the reading of short literary and cultural texts. The focus of the course is on all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Taught five days a week in French. Prerequisites: French 101 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Winter 2023 · Stephanie Cox, Éva Pósfay
FREN 103: Intermediate French
This course continues the study of complex sentence structures and reviews basic patterns in greater depth, partly through the discussion of authentic short stories and cultural topics. Throughout the course, students practice all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). Taught five days a week in French. Prerequisites: French 102 or equivalent 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Fall 2022, Spring 2023 · Chérif Keïta, Christine Lac, Sarah Anthony
FREN 204: Intermediate French
Through readings, discussions, analysis of media, and other activities, this course increases students’ skill and confidence in French. Continuing the emphasis on all modes of communication begun in French 101-103, French 204 focuses on Francophone cultures, contemporary issues, and an iconic text in French. Taught three days a week in French.
FREN 206: Contemporary French and Francophone Culture
Through texts, images and films coming from different continents, this class will present Francophone cultures and discuss the connections and tensions that have emerged between France and other French speaking countries. Focused on oral and written expression this class aims to strengthen students’ linguistic skills while introducing them to the academic discipline of French and Francophone studies. The theme will be school and education in the Francophone world.
FREN 208: Paris Program: Contemporary France: Cultures, Politics, Society
This course seeks to deepen students’ knowledge of contemporary French culture through a pluridisciplinary approach, using multimedia (books, newspaper and magazine articles, videos, etc.) to generate discussion. It will also promote the practice of both oral and written French through exercises, debates, and oral presentations.
FREN 210: Coffee and News
Keep up your French while learning about current issues in France, as well as world issues from a French perspective. Class meets once a week for an hour. Requirements include reading specific sections of leading French newspapers, (Le Monde, Libération, etc.) on the internet, and then meeting once a week to exchange ideas over coffee with a small group of students.
FREN 211: Songs and Stories Trailer
This is a trailer course for LCST 250: “Songs and Stories: Music and/as Language.” In this two-credit course, we’ll deepen and extend discussion of the main content of the course, with particular emphasis on French works. Participation in this trailer is required for students wishing to count LCST 250 as a course for the French & Francophone Studies major or minors. Conducted in French.
FREN 235: The Human Body in the Francophone World
What can a body do? How does it mean? Cultural attitudes elicit distinct responses to this question, and French-speaking cultures in France, North Africa, and West Africa produce particular responses, as do gendered and differently abled bodies. At the same time, isn’t every body like every other body, but different? Through literature, cultural readings, podcasts, and film, this course will examine various aspects of the human body in francophone culture, including gender, athletics, manual labor, artistic expression, sexuality, dance, and “personal development.” Taught in French.
FREN 236: Francophone Cinema and the African Experience
Born as a response to the colonial gaze (ethnographic films, in particular) and ideological discourse, African cinema has been a determined effort to capture and affirm an African personality and consciousness. Focusing on film production from Francophone Africa and its diaspora over the past few decades, this course will address themes such as slavery, colonialism, and national identity, as well as the immigrant experience in France and in Quebec. It will provide an introduction to African symbolisms, world-views, and narrative techniques.
FREN 238: Back to the Future: French Classics Reimagined
What if Little Red Riding Hood wore a red burqa? And if Eurydice willingly relocated to the Underworld to join her cancan-crazed lover Pluto? In this course, we will explore bold and inventive acts of rewriting the French classics in a wide assortment of contexts. To do so, we will immerse ourselves in the often irreverent world of literary, musical, comic strip, and film retellings, adaptations, sequels, and spin-offs. Works by Perrault, Molière, Baudelaire, Offenbach, Camus, Ben Jelloun, Daoud, Prévert, Truffaut, and more. Songs from the cabaret era to raï. Special emphasis on developing analytical and communicative skills. Conducted in French.
FREN 239: Banned Books
Recent events in France have highlighted the issues of free speech and religious intolerance, among other cultural questions. Some of the most fascinating and now canonized works in French and Francophone literature were once banned because they called into question the political, religious, or moral sensibilities of the day. Even today, Francophone books deemed to be subversive are routinely censored. Through texts, graphic novels, and films by Sade, Baudelaire, Camus, Frantz Fanon, Pontecorvo, Julie Maroh, Hergé (Tintin), and others, we will explore the crucial role of forbidden works in their cultural contexts.
FREN 241: The Lyric and Other Seductions
French lyric poetry occupies a privileged position in the literary landscape of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. However, it also shares a common heritage with less literary siblings, such as popular music and even advertising. Starting with the study of such poets as Lamartine, Desbordes-Valmore, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, Valéry, and Bonnefoy, we will also investigate poetic techniques in popular songs and contemporary ads. Conducted in French. Prerequisites: French 204 or equivalent 6 credits; Literary/Artistic Analysis, International Studies; not offered 2022–2023
FREN 244: Contemporary France and Humor
This class is an overview of France’s social, cultural, and political history from 1939 onwards. The core units of this class (WWII, decolonization, May 1968, the Women’s liberation movement, the rise of the National Front, globalization, and immigration) will be studied through their comic representations. Sources for this class will include historical, political, literary and journalistic texts as well as photographs, paintings, videos, blogs, and music. The contrast between comical and non-comical texts and objects will highlight the uses and functions of humor in communicating about history, and illustrate the impact of comic discourses in everyday culture. In French.
FREN 245: Francophone Literature of Africa and the Caribbean
Reading and discussion of literary works, with analysis of social, historical and political issues, with an emphasis on cultural and literary movements such as Négritude (El Negrismo, in Cuba) and their role in shaping ideas of self-determination, Nationalism and Independence in the French colonies of the Caribbean and Black Africa. We will read works by Aimé Césaire (Martinique), Léopold Sédar Senghor (Senegal), Léon Gontran Damas (French Guiana), Jacques Roumain (Haîti), Laye Camara (Guinea), Mongo Béti (Cameroun), Simone Schwartz-Bart (Guadeloupe) and Alain Mabanckou (Congo). Conducted in French.
FREN 246: Contemporary Senegal
This course is the second part of a two-term course sequece beginning with French 308. This course will be a critical examination of the Francophone label within the context ofliterature, education, history and daily life in Senegal. During the December break field trip, students will visitsignificant cultural sites in Dakar and Saint Louis and meet with writers, artists, and other majorthought leaders. During the winter term, students will complete an independent project based on their experience in Senegal as part of this course.
FREN 248: Murder and Mayhem: Narratives of Suspense
Mysteriesand detective novelsare tied to the French-speaking world: Poe’s foundational tales take place in Paris and are translated by Baudelaire; murder and suspense run through the French fantastic; even Agatha Christie felt compelled to make herfavorite detective a Belgian.Through the tradition of suspense in film and literature, we’llstudy how themes and techniques intersect with social anxieties to produce white-knuckle narratives.Readings include such authors as Poe, Baudelaire, Mérimée, Simenon, Daeninckx, Jonquet, Khadra, Vargas, Haneke. Conducted in French.
FREN 250: French History in 10 Objects
This class is an overview of French history through the analysis of ten cultural objects borrowed from different socio-political, geographic and aesthetic spaces. Starting with the Gauls, this class will take students across centuries and ask how cultural productions (the Vix Krater, the Versailles Palace, the guillotine, etc.) come to represent a mentalité and often become integrated in the French nationalist project.
FREN 254: Paris Program: French Art in Context
Home of some of the finest and best known museums in the world, Paris has long been recognized as a center for artistic activity. Students will have the opportunity to study art from various periods on site, including Impressionism, Expressionism, and Surrealism. In-class lectures and discussions will be complemented by guided visits to the unparalleled collections of the Louvre, the Musée d’Orsay, the Centre Pompidou, local art galleries, and other appropriate destinations. Special attention will be paid to the program theme.
FREN 255: Paris Program: Islam in France: Historical Approaches and Current Debates
In this course, students will explore the historical, cultural, social, and religious traces of Islam as they have been woven over time into the modern fabric of French society. Through images drawn from film, photography, television, and museum displays, they will discover the important role this cultural contact zone has played in the French experience. The course will take advantage of the resources of the city of Paris and will include excursions to museums as well as cultural and religious centers.
FREN 257: French and Francophone Autofiction
How to transcribe the self? How is a self created, examined, or reinvented through storytelling? Is cultural context inextricable from self-writing? Our inquiry will be informed by readings from Montaigne, Descartes, Maryse Condé, and the controversial contemporary author Édouard Louis; a film by Agnès Varda; an autofictional graphic novel; and songs by the Franco-Rwandan singer Gaël Faye. During the course of the term, students will also produce their own autobiographical/autofictional projects. Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels, and coursework will be adjusted accordingly.
FREN 259: Paris Program: Hybrid Paris
Through literature, cultural texts, and experiential learning in the city, this course will explore the development of both the “Frenchness” and the hybridity that constitute contemporary Paris. Immigrant cultures, notably North African, will also be highlighted. Plays, music, and visits to cultural sites will complement the readings.
FREN 307: The French Art of Living Well
Why is “la joie de vivre” inseparable from the idea of French culture? Recognizing that there are as many definitions of what constitutes “la joie de vivre” as there are French speakers in the world, this course will explore and interrogate various approaches to defining–and living–the good life. Philosophers, writers, podcasts, videos, and songs will inform our analyses, from Montaigne to the present.
FREN 308: France and the African Imagination
This course will look at the presence of France and its capital Paris in the imaginary landscape of a number of prominent African writers, filmmakers and musicians such as Bernard Dadié (Côte d’ Ivoire), Ousmane Sembène (Senegal), Calixthe Beyala (Cameroun), Alain Mabanckou (Congo-Brazzaville), Salif Keïta (Mali) and others. The history of Franco-African relations will be used as a background for our analysis of these works. Conducted in French. This course is part of the OCS winter break French Program in Senegal, involving two linked courses in fall and winter terms. This courses is the first in the sequence, students must register for French 246 winter term.
FREN 309: Expression and Translation: Encounters with Language
Learn what language can do for you when you use techniques that express ideas with clarity, convince readers and listeners, and createa sense of style. Beyond basic grammar, you will work on various strategies to enliven your writing and speaking and to communicate more effectively with a given audience. Sample projects in the course may include translations, subtitling, blogging, academic and creative writing, and formal oral presentations.
FREN 340: Arts of Brevity: Short Fiction
The rise of newspapers and magazines in the nineteenth century promotes a variety of short genres that will remain popular to the present day: short stories, prose poetry, vignettes, theatrical scenes. In this short course (first five weeks of the term) we’ll study short works by such authors as Diderot, Sand, Balzac, Mérimée, Flaubert, Allais, Tardieu, Le Clézio. Conducted in French.
FREN 341: Madame Bovary and Her Avatars
Decried as scandalous, heralded as the first “modern” novel, Gustave Flaubert’s Madame Bovary (published in 1857) sparked debate, spawned both detractors and followers, and became a permanent fixture in French culture and even the French language. In this five-week course we will read the novel, study its cultural context and impact, and see how it has been variously re-interpreted in film and other media. Conducted in French.
FREN 347: Gender and Sexuality in the Francophone World
From Marie/Germain Garnier, an early modern trans figure, to the contemporary singer of Christine and the Queens (aka “Chris”), from Senghor’s “Femme noire” to Sylvie Chalaye’s “Corps marron” [brown body], conceptions of gender and sexuality are essential to the study of francophone cultures. We will explore examples of historical and contemporary manifestations of gender and sexuality in France, francophone Africa, Lebanon, and Québec. “GPS” (Genre, Politique, Sexualité), including the intersectional questions of race and class in context, will be analyzed through novels, films, graphic novels, sociological studies, poetry, and music. Conducted in French.
FREN 350: Middle East and French Connection
Persepolis,Syngue Sabour,Le rocher de Tanios—three prize-winning texts written in French by authors whose native tongue was not French but Arabic or Farsi. In this class we will direct our attention to the close—albeit problematic—relations between France and the Middle East(broadly considered) through an analysis of cultural and literary objects. What has this “French connection” meant for the Middle-Eastern and for French culture?
FREN 353: The French Chanson
In Beaumarchais’s oft-cited words, “Everything ends with songs.” This course will study the distinctiveness of Frenchchanson(song) and its unique role in French history and culture from Montmartre’s cafés-concerts to the present. We will examine iconic performances in Parisian cabarets, music halls, and nightclubs; the rise of the singer-songwriter; the changing dynamics between lyrics (poetry), music, and performance over time; song categories such as yé-yé, the protest song, and the chanson about Paris; rap and slam’s poetic affiliation withchanson; musical hybridity and identity politics; and the clout of the music industry. No musical experience necessary. Conducted in French.
FREN 357: French and Francophone Autofiction
How to transcribe the self? How is a self created, examined, or reinvented through storytelling? Is cultural context inextricable from self-writing? Our inquiry will be informed by readings from Montaigne, Descartes, Maryse Condé, and the controversial contemporary author Édouard Louis; a film by Agnès Varda; an autofictional graphic novel; and songs by the Franco-Rwandan singer Gaël Faye. During the course of the term, students will also produce their own autobiographical/ autofictional projects. Offered at both the 200 and 300 levels, coursework will be adjusted accordingly.
FREN 359: Paris Program: Hybrid Paris
Through literature, cultural texts, and experiential learning in the city, this course will explore the development of both the “Frenchness” and the hybridity that constitute contemporary Paris. Immigrant cultures, notably North African, will also be highlighted. Plays, music, and visits to cultural sites will complement the readings.
FREN 360: The Algerian War of Liberation and Its Representations
Over fifty years after Algeria’s independence from France, discourses and representations about the cause, the violence, and the political and social consequences of that conflict still animate public life in both France and Algeria. This class aims at presenting the Algerian war through its various representations. Starting with discussions about the origins of French colonialism in North Africa, it will develop into an analysis of the war of liberation and the ways it has been recorded in history books, pop culture, and canonical texts. We will reflect on the conflict and on its meanings in the twenty-first century, and analyze how different media become memorial artifacts.
FREN 370: Cultural Mutations in the Francophone World: Theory and Practice
Racisé, transclasse, personne valide, female gaze are all concepts that have emerged recently in the Francophone world even though they reflect experiences that have existed for a very long time. In this class we will work through such concepts and explore how central they are to the contemporary Francophone world. Through theoretical texts and cultural artefacts (films, songs, BD, literature) from Morocco, France, Belgium, Senegal, and other spaces, this class seeks to develop a deeper understanding of the issues that animate the French-speaking world today.
FREN 380: Comics: Sequence with Consequence
In the Francophone world comics are known as the ninth art, a popular, legitimate–albeit contested–art form. What then differentiates this art form from others? How do comics create meaning? How do theytellstories? What stories do they tell? In this class we will develop a multilayered approachto comics by analyzing the form and content of texts, but also by questioningthe place of comicsin French, Algerian, and Québecois societies. Readings will include iconic texts (Asterix, Tintin), alternative comics (by Fabcaro, Louerrad, Ziadé), theoretical pieces onbandes dessinées,and conversations with working artists.
FREN 395: The Mande of West Africa
This course examinesthemain aspects of social change inthearea formerly covered bythemedieval Empire of Mali, through anthropological texts, oral narratives, novels, films and both traditional and modern music. Some ofthewriters, film directors and musicians who will be studied are: Amadou Kourouma, Massa Makan Diabaté, Amadou Hampaté Bâ, Souleymane Cissé, Cheick O. Sissoko, Salif Keita, and others. Conducted in French.
FREN 400: Integrative Exercise
During their senior year students will expand and deepen an essay in French from one of their advanced courses in the major. The director for this project will usually be the professor from that course. This essay may be completed during any term, but must be finished by the end of winter term. In the spring term, students will deliver an oral presentation (in English) of their work. Senior students may choose one of the following: Option One: A substantial individual essay. Option Two: A individual essay that complements work done in a second major (subject to approval by the Department). Option Three: Creation of a group multidisciplinary project (such as those organized by Global Engagement), subject to approval by the Department. Further details about these options are available on the Department’s website. 3 credits; S/NC; offered Fall 2022
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The most popular majors at Carleton College include: Social Sciences; Mathematics and Statistics; Physical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Visual and Performing Arts; History; English Language and Literature/Letters; and Foreign Languages ...
Is Carleton College a good college? ›Carleton is the only Midwestern college named among the top 10 schools. In academics, Carleton also retains the title of the best school for undergraduate teaching—a No. 1 ranking Carleton has held for 11 straight years. U.S. News & World Report also ranked Carleton No.
Is Carleton College free? ›They total $40,000 per student ($10,000 per year). Carleton awards the Fritch and Strong Scholarships each school year on a competitive basis. Students can renew them for three more years after their first year at Carleton. Learn more about the Fritch and Strong Scholarships.
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Thus, Carleton academics run in short intense bursts. It can get pretty stressful, but every time there's a break it's in between terms so it's a real break not extra time to get that big paper done.
Which is better Carleton or Ottawa U? ›Carleton is located a little more off the beaten path, so it won't offer the same level of convenience and accessibility compared to uOttawa. However, it's a beautiful campus and is known for offering more of a community vibe with plenty of clubs and extracurricular activities that you can get involved in.
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Is 3 courses full-time Carleton? ›Typically, full-time students take four or five courses per term, but may take as few as three half-credit courses per term and still count as full-time in the eyes of OSAP. If you have a permanent disability, you may choose to be considered a full-time student if you're taking at least 40% of a full course load.
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How many first year courses can you take Carleton? ›When it comes to credits that will count towards your graduation, however, it's important to remember that you can only count a maximum of 7.0 credits in first-year courses (0000-level and 1000-level courses) towards your degree. See Maximum Number of Credits Below the 2000-level (Academic Regulation 2.2.
How many courses can you take a semester Carleton? ›The normal full-time course load for an undergraduate student is 5.0 credits, spread out over the fall and winter terms or 2.0 credits spread over the summer session. If you are a full-time student, you can register in courses up to 2.5 credits in each of the fall and winter terms (some restrictions/exceptions apply).
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My overall experience (from reviews and few student's personal experience) Carleton is a better choice than York. Carleton is not yet placed in that elite group but students from almost every corner of world enjoy their study and time here. The facilities are very helpful and dedicated.
What is a good GPA Carleton? ›
| Grade points for a 1.0 credit course | Grade points for a 0.5 credit course | Percentage Equivalency |
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| A = 11.0 | A = 5.5 | 85-89% |
| A- = 10.0 | A- = 5.0 | 80-84% |
| B+ = 9.0 | B+ = 4.5 | 77-79% |
| B = 8.0 | B = 4.0 | 73-76% |
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1. Harvard University — 3.19% With a record-low admission rate of just 3.19% for the class of 2026, Harvard currently ranks as the most difficult school to get into. This rate reflects admission into Harvard College, the Ivy League university's undergraduate school.
How many hours a day is a full-time course? ›
How Many Classes Is Full-time? Generally, a student who takes 12 credits or hours per semester is considered a full-time student. As every class typically requires at least 3 classes, you would need to take at least 4 classes per semester to be considered full-time.
How many hours is a full-time course? ›All full-time courses are worth 120 credits over an academic year. This means that all courses require you to study around 1200 hours over the course of a year.
Is 4 courses considered a full course load? ›What is a Full Course Load? In University Programs, a full course load is normally five courses per semester, or 15 semester credits. This may vary by program.
What GPA is required for Harvard? ›Most students admitted to Harvard have an unweighted GPA of 4.18 or above, so you'll need to have at least a 4.2 to be seriously evaluated. To meet the Harvard requirements, you'll have to score primarily A's on your high school courses.
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| University of Southern California | $64,726 |
| Colgate University (NY) | $64,290 |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 IELTS (minimum 6.0 in each band) |
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Carleton University.
| Motto | "Ours the Task Eternal" |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1942 |
Carleton University is ranked #481 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
How many courses should I do per semester? ›So on average, you would expect to take five classes a semester. That's above the usual minimum, which is 12 hours, and below the maximum, which is normally 18. If you are wondering “how long are college classes?”, the answer is that each course varies, but typically one credit equals one hour per week.
How can I complete my degree in one year? ›- COURSE LEVEL : Graduation or Post Graduation Degree.
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Is 1.5 credits full-time Carleton? ›
Although degree students may take up to 2.5 credits per term (or 3.0 with an “Overload”), Carleton University considers any student enrolled in 1.5 credits or more per term a “Full-time” student.
How many classes can you take full-time? ›So, how many classes is full-time? Since a class typically requires at least three credits, for most students four classes per semester is what is considered a full-time student.
How do I choose courses in Carleton? ›Information can be found on the Department of Arts and Culture's page. In June, students can access the Public Class Schedule in Carleton Central to search for courses in that will be available in their exchange term (Fall, Winter or full year). Courses that are listed as 'Open' in the schedule should be selected.
Can you take multiple courses at once? ›It is possible to study two separate courses at the same time, which is known as concurrent candidature.
What is the Harvard of Canada? ›The Montreal university is often touted as the "Harvard of Canada," but has slipped in world rankings in recent years. It falls at number forty-three in the U.S. News release.
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Carleton's reputation is built on its strengths in the fields of journalism, public affairs, international affairs, architecture and high technology.
Is Carleton College a little ivy? ›The Hidden Ivies include many small colleges, such as Davidson College, Pomona College, Carleton College, and Oberlin College, as well as some large research universities, like Georgetown University, Vanderbilt University, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of Southern California.
Which is better York or Carleton University? ›My overall experience (from reviews and few student's personal experience) Carleton is a better choice than York. Carleton is not yet placed in that elite group but students from almost every corner of world enjoy their study and time here. The facilities are very helpful and dedicated.
What is unique about Carleton College? ›Carleton College creates a bubble that no other college would have. A unique bubble of students who want to learnand have a wacky sense of humor that will make you comfortable. A bubble where everyone is a community celebrating Carleton traditions.
What is the Harvard of Canada? ›
The Montreal university is often touted as the "Harvard of Canada," but has slipped in world rankings in recent years. It falls at number forty-three in the U.S. News release.
What is Carleton best known for? ›The university offers 65 degree programmes in more than 50 academic disciplines, and is particularly renowned for its courses in journalism, public affairs, international affairs, architecture and technology.
Which is better Carleton or Ottawa U? ›Carleton is located a little more off the beaten path, so it won't offer the same level of convenience and accessibility compared to uOttawa. However, it's a beautiful campus and is known for offering more of a community vibe with plenty of clubs and extracurricular activities that you can get involved in.
What is the number 1 public ivy? ›| School | Acceptance Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNC Chapel Hill | 22.6% |
| 2 | University of Michigan | 22.9% |
| 3 | University of Virginia | 23.9% |
| 4 | University of Texas at Austin | 31.8% |
What Are the Cheapest Ivy League Schools? The cheapest Ivy League schools include The University of Pennsylvania, Harvard University, Dartmouth College, and Princeton University.
Which Ivy is the easiest? ›Cornell is considered the "easiest" Ivy League to get into because it has the highest Ivy League acceptance rate. While it's easier, statistically speaking, to get into Cornell, it's still challenging. It's also important to remember that students apply directly to one of Cornell's eight undergraduate colleges.
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- McGill University.
- University of British Columbia.
- University of Toronto.
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Carleton University.
| Concordia University | Carleton University | |
|---|---|---|
| collegedunia score | 4.2 Out of 10 | 4.2 Out of 10 |
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What is a good CGPA Carleton? ›Students are in Good Standing at the first APE if they have a Major CGPA of a least 7.0 and an Overall CGPA of at least 7.0. A student who is not in Good Standing but has a Major CGPA of at least 6.0 and an Overall CGPA of at least 6.0 is on Academic Warning.