I'm only 13 but I really want to get into a good college like Yale and I try to do everything perfect. I get al A's and A+'s and do co-curriculars. Will I get in?? What else should I do to help them pick me??
2006-11-13 13:42:07 · 11 answers · asked by IhEaRtToMsAwYeR 3 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Be as well rounded a person as possible. "good Colleges" like that you have A's, but you have to have some life experiences, too. Many Ivy League schools require multiple letters of recommendations for acceptance. Volunteer, get a job in a few years, tutor at school or start a new club. Schools like Yale like to know that they will produce a leader in science, writing, politics or whatever field you are going into, so prove to them that you are a leader...not just a perfectionist who knows how to take exams.
I know its a long way off, but don't despair if you have to settle for a good college that isn't as prestigous. A lesser known university can provide you more individualized opportunities to do research, build a resume and gain some experience. You can findand find out what you want to do before you go to Yale for grad school! (and then you wont have as many loans!!) :) Good luck!
2006-11-13 13:51:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-16 08:51:14 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way. Im 14 and i really want to get into Yale. Grades are very important, however what is just as important is extra-curiculars (clubs, sports, plays) and also commitment to something, such as journalism or speech&debate for example, for 4 yrs of high school looks really good. Just because of all this doesn't mean you'll get into Yale, there is just SO much competition, however it will greatly increase your chances of getting into any ivy league schol. Good luck!
2006-11-13 13:48:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you should chill out and not worry about being the best. Even some of the "perfect" students don't get accepted to Yale. Also, you've got at least 2 more years before you're allowed to even think of college.
2006-11-13 13:46:03 · answer #4 · answered by Habester 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you're already on the right track. A fair amount of thirteen year olds can't even type up their questions properly, without a spelling error of some sort. My only suggestion is, don't limit yourself to one school, otherwise you might get your hopes up. I only scored a 3.1, and was accepted into every school I applied for, although not quite the prestigious schools you have in mind. Good luck!
2006-11-13 13:49:20 · answer #5 · answered by overmars_wu 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I thought that 4.0 was the highest you could get. You should not have problems. You sound like you are a perfectionist and a workaholic, that is scary at 13. You should be a kid.
2006-11-14 09:33:17 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you're 13. at this point it's impossible to tell. stay interested in school, do things you enjoy, and try to expand your mind a little. don't worry too much about GPAs or scores until you're 15 or 16.
2006-11-13 15:34:51 · answer #7 · answered by donlockwood36 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i was excepted October of my senior year. They looked at my Jr. year. They also look at extracurricular activities, like track, or golf, tennis, National Honor Society, student council, drama club, church groups or newspaper. This show that you are diverse and can organize your time to allow more than school.
2006-11-13 13:48:44 · answer #8 · answered by Wicked 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
make sure u keep those grades up, when you are that young, school is still easy as heck
do more sports, charity, volunteer
stuff like that wiell help
2006-11-13 13:50:25 · answer #9 · answered by noname446 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need leadership qualities, community involvement, and well-roundedness.
2006-11-13 13:51:36 · answer #10 · answered by just browsin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋