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Hello College Confidential Community. I am 23 years old and I am from Toulouse France.

I am thrilled to begin my undergraduate journey at Paris Sorbonne University, where I am considering majors in Economics and Management or Law. My overarching goal is to pursue a graduate degree in the United States, with a particular aspiration to attend an Ivy League institution. While I understand that this goal may seem ambitious, I am reaching out to seek guidance and advice from this forum to help me achieve it.

Iam eager to receive advice on how to build a strong academic and extracurricular profile during my undergraduate studies, specifically tailored to enhance my prospects for admission to top graduate programs in the United States, particularly Ivy League universities. How can I ensure that my academic achievements and extracurricular involvements align with the rigorous standards of these esteemed institutions?

As I plan my academic trajectory, I am also curious about the optimal timing and prerequisites for applying to graduate programs in the United States after completing my undergraduate studies in France. How can I strategically position myself to be a competitive candidate for admission to Ivy League graduate programs?

Furthermore, I am contemplating the value of pursuing either an MBA or an LLM degree as part of my graduate studies. I am committed to cultivating a robust academic foundation that will serve me well in my future endeavors.

Having spent the past five years traveling the world, I have gained valuable experiences that have shaped my perspective and aspirations. However, I am mindful of potential societal considerations, such as age, when pursuing graduate studies in the United States. Would being in my early thirties upon starting my graduate studies be perceived negatively in American academic and social circles?

In summary, I am seeking comprehensive advice on how to build a strong academic and extracurricular profile to bolster my chances of admission to Ivy League graduate programs in the United States. Your insights, recommendations, and guidance will be immensely valuable as I work towards realizing my aspirations.

Thank you for your support and assistance
.Best regards

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Your premise is incorrect.

Depending on the particular grad program, there are U’s which rank higher than Ivy for graduate schools. So having a random “Ivy” as a goal makes no sense.

Do a little research and you will see- there are US universities where you cannot study for an LLM at all (they don’t offer it) and those who do not have a business school so no possibility of an MBA.

Why not get situated in your own university first, and then after two years of hard work, revisiting your grad school plans? By then you’ll have a better idea of your interests, and you can do the research then to learn that Princeton-- highly prestigious university with no law school; Yale- has a highly prestigious law school, a decently prestigious business school, but U Chicago (not an Ivy League university) has a higher rated B-school than Yale.

See? It’s complicated. Go start university and you’ll figure it out!

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Your career goal should be far more important than just aspiring to attend an Ivy League School.

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The user is welcome to repost under their original account. However, since Terms of Service prohibits multiple accounts, I am closing this thread.