This fall I will be starting the application process for Harvard, Yale, Penn, Cornell, and Brown. Does anyone have any helpful advice for me?
2006-07-12 06:53:57 · 7 answers · asked by derekk07 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Jump into a time machine and go back 3 years. Once there, get involved in clubs/sports/service that interest you. Climb the ladder to leadership. Kick butt in school and on SAT/ACT. Get to know the wealthy aunt/uncle with no children so your parents aren't working until they are 75.
If you are asking this now, the only thing you can do is fill in the app. and write a killer essay.
Good luck.
2006-07-12 07:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by Father Knows Best 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not necessarily true that going Ivy League will cost you more money than a state school. I graduated from Cornell in 1994, and I didn't owe a dime in student loans. Cornell really helped me fund my schooling, and they have an endowment that enables them to do that. I had also applied to a couple of state schools, and I got nothing but student loans out of them. This is because they don't have the same money as private institutions.
All this is with the caveat that I came from a poor family, and I was the first person in my family to attend college. This helps a lot. My middle class friends at Cornell had much bigger tuition bills than I did. So the cost just depends on your situation.
As for how to get accepted, having the good grades while being as active as possible in extra-curricular activities is key. Of course, good standardized test scores are also important. Mine were good, but not great. However, I did exceptionally well on one section of the test, which I also believe helped me considerably.
Good luck! I recommend Cornell if you get in! Ithaca is beautiful!
2006-07-12 16:08:27 · answer #2 · answered by loginname22 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Minimum GPA of 3.8 for the 4 years of high school
The reputation of your high school has a lot to do with it.
Make sure that you articulate your needs and desires and what type of professional career you plan on persuing after you receive your college degree.
It always helps if you demonstrate that you already have a plan of action.
2006-07-12 06:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by creskin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a backup plan. Submit an application to Your State U.
2006-07-12 07:28:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is going to be very expensive. so if you don't come froma wealthy family get as many scolarships and loans that you can. Having straight A's and being involved in extra curricular activities either in your school or community would help.
2006-07-12 06:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do volunteer work
join a sports team
make sure your grades are very high
keep out of trouble with the law
get good references
2006-07-12 06:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by starrygirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You'd better have a at least a 3.8 GPA and 2100 on your SATs
2006-07-12 06:57:23 · answer #7 · answered by christigmc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋