I haven't done the SAT yet but i'm just asking. If i do really well (above 1900 or 2000) on the SAT and have a 3.8 GPA will i get accepted to an Ivy League college or Stanford?
2006-12-21 04:36:09 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Well, no one, not even someone with a 2400 SAT, a 4.0 GPA in all honor/AP classes, and a sparkling resume of extracurriculars can safely say that they will get into HYPS. Their admissions are really unpredictable. If your GPA is in mostly honors/AP classes and you have extracurriculars with a long record of involvement, you will stand an okay shot if you do well on the SAT I and the SAT IIs (btw, 2000 most likely won't cut it; aim for 2200). It helps tremendously if you are a recruited athlete or related to someone famous or have a special talent or had a relative (usu. parent) go to that school or if neither of your parents went to college at all or if you are black, Mexican, or Native American. Consider the entire Ivy League. Schools such as Cornell, Brown, and UPenn are undoubtedly easier to get into than HYPS.
2006-12-21 04:56:06 · answer #1 · answered by Ray H 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A raw GPA score is not a clear indicator of your chances of getting into a University. The GPA must be coupled with the grading policy of the school. No all high schools grade the same, nor do all Colleges and Universities grade the same for that matter. For example, my high school set an A as a 94, a B as an 86, etc. and did not give plus or minus scores or extra points for taking an AP class. So basically you could get a 93 average in every class in high school, pass the AP exam, and still graduate with a 3.0. However ,when you apply to universities, your school guidance counselor should send along with your transcript an explanation of GPA calculation.
Good luck!
2006-12-21 05:23:34 · answer #2 · answered by stouty50 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your GPA and SAT will be ratiod. The lower your GPA, the higher your SAT will need to be. If you're aiming for Ivy league or Stanford, it will probably be VERY difficult to get in with a 3.8, unless of course you score a perfect SAT. Even then there's no guarantee as Ivy league schools are very selective (hell even what race/gender you are matters, don't believe me? Ask the Korean kid that scored a 1600 (in 1996) and had a 4.5 GPA that couldn't get into Harvard)
2006-12-21 04:47:29 · answer #3 · answered by peterchoi77 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The word functions on connections. Don't be naive thinking that 2000+ SAT and 4.0 GPA is an open road to Ivy League. For some it is, but there are many unofficial procedures involved, basically - personal connections.
Good luck and don't despair! The university you go to is not a prediction how well you do in the future!
2006-12-21 05:01:49 · answer #4 · answered by Kaytee 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoa... It may seem flashy to some people but here is the truth... Half of your resume is unneeded. (including NsHSS, medal for theory - !?@?#@, anyone can get that!, etc.) My guess is a waiting list but more likely to be rejected. To be darn straightout, your a nerd kiddo. You're not doing any sports? Justt because you do arts and music doesn't mean good college. I like your GPA and your SAT. It's not bad. Don't take it too harshly. I'm a realist. I recommend Cal or UCLA for you. East Coast is pretty off your limits. - Over 50% Best answer ThE NKairsofter!
2016-03-29 02:42:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is not a high enough average to get you in, unless you have some really excellent other things to show. Have you won any national or state individual championships, or been a leader on a National team champion? Have you won science fairs, published an article, won a major grant, had your own TV program, etc.. It might sound unbelievable but a lot of top college kids have already done this stuff before they arrive. What have you got?
2006-12-21 06:47:39 · answer #6 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's possible but not likely. You will have a better shot at getting into a smaller private school in your state.
On the other hand, if you are very good at a sport, you may be able to get in. You would still have to pay full tuition since the Ivy leagues do not offer athletic scholarships, but it is a way in.
2006-12-21 04:46:33 · answer #7 · answered by Daniel 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It is possible -- but not a slam dunk.
75% of the students who get into those schools are in the top 10% of their class and have SAT scores above 2100. Many have GPAs above 4.0 due to taking AP classes.
You will certainly get into a good university, though.
2006-12-21 04:40:02 · answer #8 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
okay of my three friends who applied to stanford only one got in. they were all ranked in above the top 5%, had GPA's above 4.0. The one who got in had more extracurriculars like debate and stuff, and her GPA was above 4.0 and her SAT was perfect. My other two friends were both not accepted, and both had near perfect scores and were exceptional students as well.
so i guess if you are well-rounded, you have a chance and you should try. but to be honest, it is very slim.
2006-12-21 04:54:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Possibly.
How you do, once you're 'in', is more important than what school you got into. Of course there are exceptions, but suffice it to say, it's up to you, not up to what school you get into.
Have fun, balance work w/ a social life, and don't worry so much. It's only a few yrs, and it does NOT permanently dictate how your life will be.
2006-12-21 04:48:23 · answer #10 · answered by kurgan_fish 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋