Ivy colleges, what does it take?

happy1
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:33:30 +0000

Do not put your focus on Ivy League schools. With acceptance rates well under 10% they are reaches for any student (even ones with perfect grades, standardized test scores etc.)

As a freshman you should be focused on the following:
–Working hard, taking school seriously, learning, and doing as well as you can in the most challenging curriculum you can manage.
–When the time comes study for standardized tests.
–Getting involved in activities you care about and work towards making meaningful contributions to those activities.
–Enjoying spending time with your family and friends.

When the time comes (junior year) asses your academic stats (including GPA, standardized tests, course rigor) as well as your financial needs and apply to a wide range of reach, match, and safety schools that appear affordable (you will have to run a net price calculator for each school you consider) and that you would be happy to attend. You will need to expand your horizons and recognize that there are many wonderful schools out there where you can have a great 4 year experience and get where you want to go in life.