A broad academic record may need a narrower research or study direction before you apply to École Normale Supérieure. École Normale Supérieure scholarships may require a persuasive connection between your previous work, current interests, and the training you hope to receive.

Instead of relying on academic results alone, winners describe the questions and experiences that shaped their applications. Their examples can help you decide how much context to give your achievements and how to make your intellectual direction easier to understand.