Ivy League school

happy1
Sat, 07 Jan 2017 21:11:05 +0000

At a minimum you need what is noted above (excellent grades, strong standardized tests, course rigor in HS, strong letters of recommendation/essays, extracurricular involvement). Once you meet the criteria above, there is no real checklist. All you can do is excel academically, do things you care about and then let the chips fall where they may. Keep in mind that with acceptance rates generally under 10% even students who are well qualified may not gain admittance.

I see that you are a sophomore in HS. IMO it is too early to focus on specific colleges, particularly the hyper-competitive ones. Strive to make the most of your time in HS – work hard in class, find things you care about to be involved in, develop friendships etc. Don’t view HS as a four year prep period for college – view HS as an important experience in and of itself.