I kept a steady GPA of 3.9 (about 95% average) all throught my freshman and sophomore years.. but this year I'm a junior, and I have received a shocking GPA of 3.65 for this semester. I have two more semesters before I apply to college.. the fact that this year is the crucial year concerning my future is bothering me to the extreme. If I receive min 4.1 GPA for the remaining semesters, is that enough for me to get into the ivys?
I know that grades aren't everything.. but I'm attending a small private school with not many opportunities.
I'm quite talented in art and I've done lots of activities related to that, and I've received an award as the top artist out of the whole high school.. and I'm in NHS, delegate of MUN, do charity stuff, run a club of my own, and I also teach violin for beginners. I also take a variety of courses and extra APs.. Do I have a chance?
2007-01-15 12:21:38 · 6 answers · asked by Ashley 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
You have an excellent chance. You obviously understand what the Ivy League level schools consider important, based on your list of accomplishments. Your SAT score will weigh very heavily in your acceptance, so take an SAT prep class and ace the test. Take it more than once if you are confident you can improve your score. Talk to your prep course instructor about that. You can get a good idea of the credentials of those that have already been accepted to the schools of choice by looking at their websites (usually under admissions), or a research listing like US New and World Report. They are not the standard, but theirs is easy to read and is widely available. The field of study can also be a factor. I'm not sure what you mean by "not many opportunities", but small private schools can yield better students than large public schools, so don't disparage your education in any way when discussing your qualifications with those in the decision making process. Awards, clubs, extra curricular and community activities are important to get into those schools, so you're on target there, just continue to maximize them unless it affects your grades. Work experience can also be impressive. Consider collecting a portfolio of your artwork, written works, etc. and have them critiqued by your faculty members as to which to include and how to present them. Continue to do a lot of research like you are doing here and I think you will get there! Good luck!
2007-01-15 12:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by adolfoknows 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a great score on the ACT or SAT. A high gpa is a nice thing to have, but colleges goes on ACT or SAT scores than on gpa.
If you can make a 36 on your ACT, colleges want you. If you can make a 1500 on your SATs then colleges wants you.
Just do really well on your college entrance exam (ACT or SAT) and you should have no problem going to the college of your dreams. Even if you don't get accepted, state universities will give you just as good of an education. Missouri State University is a good school and has been recognized by Stanford and Yale as being a great educational institution producing great thinkers.
2007-01-15 12:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Knowing more than one languages, even partly, is a plus. If you can not talk fluent english, then you want the TOEFL for admissions. If you are watching at Ivy Leagues you ought to take the SAT II furthermore to the ACT or SAT. Schools appear at your unweighted GPA out of four.zero, and whilst Ivy Leagues would possibly not provide you credit score from AP categories, you ought to do good, exceptionally in AP English, to face a risk. Honors categories imply not anything. Sorry. Finally, you'll certainly get a scholarship, certainly complete to Purdue.
2016-09-07 23:36:01 · answer #3 · answered by malboeuf 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the Ivy you apply. Stanford has a ratio of about 1/1500 or 3% that apply get in. Try volunteering at the school you would like to attend.
2007-01-15 12:30:07 · answer #4 · answered by momoftwo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First make sure you really do want to go to an ivy... 2nd make sure you have cha-ching$$$ and now your question, you have a great chance just study for the S.A.T's and if you get a great score on that your in... also try to see if you have family connection to any of the adminastration or deans over there. also check with friends of family...
2007-01-15 12:27:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ashley you sound just like the over achiever that they are looking for chew on the grades some more and keep them sky high .....work on interviewing skills and role play with it and kick your portfolio into high ultra gear if you want to do studies in art. they have to get students from somewhere so you have as good a chance as any. good luck now get busy with that portfolio and the test yu have coming up on friday. go go go
2007-01-15 12:57:43 · answer #6 · answered by doc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋