What Does It Take To Get Accepted Into An Ivy League University?

Question

What Does It Take To Get Accepted Into An Ivy League University?

Answer 1

You need to be in the top 10% of your class, attain an almost perfect score in the SAT's, be well-rounded in sports and clubs and have done community service. You will also have to pass an interview with a university representative after submitting an excellent application with a superior essay. There are many more applicants than seats in the Ivy League.

Answer 2

First of all, you definitely need to take all of the AP and Honors classes available to you at your high school, as well as achieve around a 4.3 GPA, which means getting all A's. Also, you need to make sure you participate greatly in at least 3 or 4 extra curricular activities, such as clubs, sports, and volunteer work. If you can keep that up, and get awards, loans, and scholarships (especially a gift scholarship), you should have no problem getting into an Ivy League University.

Also, I agree with the other answerer when he said to earn high test scores and do something unique, like writing a novel, because some schools admit you based on test scores alone. In addition, great leadership qualities are a need to get into an Ivy League.

Answer 3

High grades, high test scores, good activities are the base - you need all of them to get in, but that alone won't guarantee you a spot.  Find some way to stand out from the crowd - do something unique.  Write a novel, get published, do original scientific research, run for elected office (outside of school), start a business or non-profit, that kind of thing.