What are Ivy-league schools looking for?

Question

Concerning GPA, school involvement, SAT/ACT ...
Also, have you gone to an Ivy league school? Which one?

true true...Bush went to Yale & graduated w/ a GPA of 76 or 77

Answer 1

Basically, they are looking for a well rounded, smart person with a passion for learning & succeeding. They also want someone who wants to go to their school & has done some research on them.

It's ideal to have a strong GPA, good SAT/ACT scores (but these are much less important than GPA as GPA is over a longer time period and some people don't test well), good extra-curricular activities (any will do, but be good at what you do & ideally have shown some leadership and/or awards or recognition in it), interviews. Also, the essays can help, if you find a way to distinguish yourself. Remember, the schools want good diversity - in every sense of the word.

I went to Dartmouth, and I worked with the admissions committee, and I interviewed potential candidates.

Regarding average GPA's, SAT scores, etc, you can get books that list them...they vary by school. Your high school probably has some books on this that you can borrow for free.

Some advice: go visit the schools, stay over for the night if you can, request an alumni interview.

Good luck!

Answer 2

i've got by no ability been in a position to be common into any Ivy League yet i'm going to tell you this many cases you would be interviewed no count if its over the telephone or in individual and the interview is mandatory. they seek for nicely spoken people who seems mature and in a position to take the subsequent step in coaching.. additionally in case you seem to wow them with intelligence that ought to constantly be sturdy.

Answer 3

You've got to refine your question. Looking for for what purpose? Admissions or financial aid?

Answer 4

Lots of money, parents who are alumni, friends who are alumni. Without those, good grades wont get you very far.

Answer 5

Lots of $$ and connections