What scores should I send?

zambon1
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 11:42:54 +0000

Are the deadlines for the Ivies right now, or next week? Why can’t you wait until Jan 11th to simply ask your counselor if you’re realistically able to even consider getting into an Ivy League school… (unless you already have done that, forgive me if they already gave you a green light, so-to-speak).

The Ivies are just so so competitive to get into, unless you’re a legacy of some kind or there’s something else in your background (you’re a star athlete or have “demographics” on your side) it doesn’t matter that your other activities and GPA make up for the fact that you’re not a stellar standardized test taker, for example.

Go ahead and apply, my concern is to not be too disappointed if you get bad news when letters are mailed out. “Dream” all you want but be realistic as well.

And do check the Ivy League forum here, I think your questions regarding whether you’re a candidate at all would be better answered there.