<p>Do you go to Hotchkiss, Groton, Andover, Exeter, or anything like that? Because if you do, then I would definitely understand that SAT-GPA combination. Anyway, just try your best; they want to know that you can survive at their universities, contribute to campus spirit, graduate, and become successful. </p>
<p>P.S. Stop calling schools “lower Ivies”, especially when you would give your right arm to get accepted by them.</p>