Am I Ivy League material?

I know there's no formula when it comes to college admissions, and I know this is pretty much a shot in the dark. But I'm hoping that Ivy League students/applicants, or any other qualified individual, can help me get a good perspective on whether or not I am "Ivy League material." Considering my credentials, am I qualified for admission to, specifically, Brown or Yale?





- 5.19 weighted//4.0 unweighted GPA


- 750 reading, 780 math, 800 writing on SAT


- 760 Literature, 800 US history on SAT IIs


- Editorial editor for two years, Editor-in-Chief next year of school newspaper


- Vice President of Nat'l English Honor Society, member of Nat'l Honor Society, Science Nat'l Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta


- black belt in martial arts


- recipient of 10 total academic awards (chosen by teachers)


- recipient of 2 Sun-Sentinel (local newspaper) High School Journalism Awards (2nd place Editorial writer in 2005, 1st place Editorial Writer in 2007)


- 220 logged service hours





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Am I Ivy League material?
I hope you're "Ivy League Material." I also hope I am, and your schedule is eerily close to my own. . . Your chances of admission also depend on what major you are considering.





One question: am I extremely confused, or am I right in thinking that it is impossible to get ABOVE a 5.0?





Last I checked, AP/Honors classes were each worth 5, regulars worth 4, and then they were averaged. How did this add up??? Could you have possibly meant 4.19?
Reply:Oh you are lucky. In my school, we have 5.0 for AP, 4.5 for honors, and 4.0 for regular. Report It

Reply:Yes, I think you are Ivy material. But you have to remember one thing, interviews are a big part of your college admission


process. The committee will look at what type of person you are, how you see the world, and how you will benfit their school. Be yourself. Be open and honest. Be kind and courteous. Tell them the truth. Laugh and small a lot, and dont be nervous. Have fun! Academically, you have a very good chance. But.... don't sound like a robot! You dont want them to think that you only do all the things to do just to get into their school, you want them to think you do all those things for you. you seem like a driven, ambitious kid. You should be fine. Good luck!
Reply:Maybe. You did not say where you are graduating from, it matters. Universities are looking for diversity. So, if you are the only applicant from a less populated state, without a current state resident in the university, you'll have an edge. Secondly, I see nothing in your CV that indicates you gave back to the community outside of the school setting, or that you stepped outside the box during your high school education. Perhaps you have further volunteering experience, or experiences that demonstrate a long term committment to giving you have not listed. But, based upon what you wrote, I'd say both Brown and Yale are reach schools.
Reply:Remember it also depends on what the university is looking for as far as diversity as well. If you come from a part of the country that the ivy league schools get very few applicants your chance is better than if you go to a high school that has tons of people apply to ivy league schools each year. There are tons of schools that will give you a great education. Think about the areas you are most interested in majoring in and find the best schools for those majors. Some will be ivies but many will not. That will help you find a broad range of schools you could have a great experience with. Even many large state schools often have smaller honors colleges that will give you a more 'ivy league' like experience.





So, you may be ivy league material, but still find a great experience elsewhere if demographics make ivy league acceptance difficult. Deep breath, relax, you'll be fine!

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