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    LF : Serious Tips/Advices for admission into an Ivy League Uni.

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    Apart from good grades & the money. Which I'm going to get and already have.
    What do they want in particular?
    Anyone knows someone who's been there?
    Scholarship Programmes for Foreign Nationals, does that exist?

    What If I haven't really done much sports and stuff, mostly academic achievements.
    What are the odds of getting in if you're the Dux Of the school?

    I haven't really got my mind made up on what I want to do but I have a few in mind. Something along the lines of English Literature, Economics, History & Art Literature to Anthropology.
    Mostly Language based.

    Just curious to know if MPGH has anything good to advice.


    I Know this isn't a good place to ask, I'm just wondering if anyone here has anything good to offer.
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    Smart Guys On MPGH? Yeah Right. Maybe Like 5

    Use Google Or Youtube.

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    What do they want?
    It varies for every Ivy League University. My brother is going to go to University of Pennsylvania which is an Ivy League University and they wanted good grades, good person, and an overall good look. Most Ivy League Colleges just want the smart people who will bring their college money.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aishiteru View Post
    Smart Guys On MPGH? Yeah Right. Maybe Like 5

    Use Google Or Youtube.
    really don't want to start fending off trolls right now.

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    I'm also doing an Advanced Englished- But not at college level.

    I wouldn't be able to help you with this- I don't even know what I'm going to do with my life, and If i was you- I wouldn't ask the people on here either.

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    scholarships for foreign students is plenty here. o:
    I see what you did there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ʙʟᴜᴇ View Post
    What do they want?
    It varies for every Ivy League University. My brother is going to go to University of Pennsylvania which is an Ivy League University and they wanted good grades, good person, and an overall good look. Most Ivy League Colleges just want the smart people who will bring their college money.

    care to share a bit more? How smart was he? Has he been accepted yet?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Aishiteru View Post
    Smart Guys On MPGH? Yeah Right. Maybe Like 5

    Use Google Or Youtube.
    Stop trolling his thread and 5 out of 700K+ Members?
    Real funny.

    Quote Originally Posted by ClapBangKiss View Post
    care to share a bit more? How smart was he? Has he been accepted yet?
    He currently has a 4.3 I believe (taking most AP classes, next year he will take all AP classes). He's been invited but he's only in 10th grade so he can't really go yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ClapBangKiss View Post
    really don't want to start fending off trolls right now.
    Not Meaning To Troll. Just Saying You're Not Going To Get Much Help Here.

    I Could Find You Some Websites?

    And My Aunt Went To An Ivy School, They Just Mainly Wanted Good Grades, Records (Attendence, Suspensions, ect.), Money Obv, And That's All I Really Know Of.

    Let Me Google Real Quick

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    Quote Originally Posted by ʙʟᴜᴇ View Post


    Stop trolling his thread and 5 out of 700K+ Members?
    Real funny.



    He currently has a 4.3 I believe (taking most AP classes, next year he will take all AP classes). He's been invited but he's only in 10th grade so he can't really go yet.
    does he do sports exceptionally well?

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    Do community work.

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    Ivy League admissions departments look at many other things, such as: essays, teacher and counselor recommendations and activities outside of school. These activities can include sports, music, clubs, jobs, and community service.

    at least a 1950 or better SAT. Not necessary, but definitely helps. Remember, you can take the test more than once.

    Minimum 3.75 GPA. A 4.0 is not necessary, but you really do need at least something close to it.


    Leadership experience. Whether its Team Captain or a club officer, you need something that separates you from the crowd.

    A solid well-written essay. The written essay in your application is extremely important. Revise as many times as needed, and take your time. The essay is pretty much the only part of the application an admissions officer has to judge your personal character, outside of letters of recommendation.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ClapBangKiss View Post
    does he do sports exceptionally well?
    Yes. He plays Basketball, Football & Tennis (he only wanted to play Tennis for school.. idky)
    Another thing you need is Community Service Work, I forgot about that.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ʙʟᴜᴇ View Post


    Yes. He plays Basketball, Football & Tennis (he only wanted to play Tennis for school.. idky)
    Another thing you need is Community Service Work, I forgot about that.
    bollocks i have 0 community service work.

    not too late to sign up to be a volunteer for the 2011 rugby world cup, i hope. I was asked to go down for an interview but i felt shy ;\ silly me.

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    What's your average grade?

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