Bonne élève, Salomé a été refusée dans ses 12 vœux sur Parcoursup
TLDRThe speaker shares their experience with Parcoursup, a French higher education platform, where they applied to 12 cities to study orthophonics, a long-standing goal since high school. Despite having a good academic record and a strong motivation letter, they faced rejection from all their choices. The disappointment was significant as they had not considered a plan B. They mention the lack of feedback on the rejections and the uncertainty of retrying for orthophonics the following year.
Takeaways
- 🎓 The individual had no previous wishes on Parcoursup but has now turned to studying abroad in Belgium for higher education.
- 🇧🇪 Belgium was chosen as the destination to pursue studies in orthophonics, a long-standing goal since high school years.
- 🏫 A total of 12 wishes were made on Parcoursup, targeting orthophonics schools across 12 cities in France, which was the maximum allowed.
- 🚫 Unfortunately, all 12 applications were rejected, leaving the applicant without a plan B and causing significant disappointment.
- 📜 The applicant received a good grade in their baccalaureate (bac) with a high average and positive school reports.
- 💌 Despite having a well-written motivation letter, it was not sufficient to secure a place in the desired schools.
- 🤔 The rejection was difficult to comprehend as there was no specific feedback provided, only an assumption that the application did not meet expectations.
- 📚 The applicant was particularly keen on studying orthophonics and had not considered alternative paths during their secondary education.
- 🌟 Lyon, a specific city of interest, also rejected the application, adding to the disappointment.
- 🔄 The advice given was that reapplying for orthophonics in France the following year would not be favored based on the initial Parcoursup application.
- 🇫🇷 The experience highlights the challenges of the French higher education application process and the importance of having a backup plan.
Q & A
Why did the individual turn to studying in Belgium?
-The individual turned to studying in Belgium because they had no success with their applications on Parcoursup and were seeking a place to study, specifically for becoming an orthophonist.
What was the individual's long-term educational goal during their high school years?
-The individual's long-term educational goal during high school was to become an orthophonist.
How many schools did the individual apply to through Parcoursup?
-The individual applied to 12 schools through Parcoursup, which was the maximum number allowed.
What was the outcome of the individual's applications to the 12 schools in France?
-The individual was rejected by all 12 schools they applied to in France.
How did the individual perform academically during high school?
-The individual performed well academically, graduating with a good grade in their baccalaureate and having a high average from their report cards.
What aspect of the application process did the individual believe was not sufficient?
-The individual believes that although they had good report cards and a well-written motivation letter, it was not enough for their applications to be successful.
How did the rejections impact the individual?
-The rejections were very difficult for the individual as becoming an orthophonist was their only plan (Plan A) and they had not considered an alternative (Plan B).
What was the individual's perception of the reasons behind the rejections?
-The individual did not receive specific reasons for the rejections, but they assumed it was either because their application dossier was not appealing enough or did not meet the expectations of the schools.
Did the individual consider retrying to become an orthophonist in France?
-The individual considered retrying to become an orthophonist in France, but was informed that the following year was not favored for reapplication through Parcoursup.
What was the individual's emotional state after seeing the rejections?
-The individual was extremely disappointed and upset after seeing the rejections, as this was their sole educational and career plan.
What advice would the individual give to others in a similar situation?
-The individual would likely advise others to always have a backup plan (Plan B) and to ensure that their application dossier is as strong and appealing as possible, considering the competitive nature of the application process.
Outlines
🎓 Struggling with Parcoursup and Seeking Orthophonie Studies
The speaker discusses their experience with the French higher education platform, Parcoursup, and their aspiration to study orthophonie (speech therapy). Despite having a strong high school record and applying to the maximum number of schools offering orthophonie programs across 12 cities in France, they faced rejection. This was particularly challenging as their goal to become an orthophonie had been set since their high school years, and they had not considered a Plan B. The rejection was disheartening, especially since they were not provided with reasons for the refusal. They mention that their academic records and motivation letter were strong, but it seems the application dossier did not meet the expectations of the schools. The speaker also expresses their determination to not give up on their project and their intention to retake Parcoursup the following year, despite being warned that it might not be a favorable option.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Parcoursup
💡Foreign Studies
💡Orthophonie
💡Application Rejection
💡High School Achievements
💡Motivation Letter
💡Academic Plans
💡University Admission Standards
💡Career Aspirations
💡Educational Alternatives
💡Disappointment
Highlights
The individual had no preferences on Parcoursup, a French higher education platform.
Turned towards studying abroad in Belgium to find a place in higher education.
The goal since high school was to become a speech therapist (orthophoniste in French).
All preferences were for speech therapy schools, with 12 being the maximum number allowed on Parcoursup.
Received rejections from all 12 cities listed on the application.
The individual received a good grade on their high school diploma (Bac).
Positioned themselves in the upper middle of their class with an average of 15.
Positive evaluations were based on school reports.
A well-written motivation letter was not enough for acceptance.
The experience was very difficult as it was the only plan (Plan A) and no Plan B was considered.
The disappointment was significant, especially after not being accepted in Lyon and other cities.
There was no correspondence explaining the reasons for the rejections.
The rejections were based on the application file, which may not have been appealing or met expectations.
Despite the setback, the individual did not give up on their project.
It was mentioned that retaking the speech therapy program in France the following year was not favored based on the Parcoursup application.
The individual's determination to become a speech therapist since high school is highlighted.
The importance of having a backup plan (Plan B) is emphasized due to the unexpected outcome.