{"id":773,"date":"2016-08-30T08:46:52","date_gmt":"2016-08-30T08:46:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.studypug.com\/blog\/?p=773"},"modified":"2017-11-22T05:37:33","modified_gmt":"2017-11-22T05:37:33","slug":"your-us-college-application-a-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.studypug.com\/your-us-college-application-a-checklist\/","title":{"rendered":"Guide to getting into Ivy League Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Get in Ivy League Schools<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are few things in the civilized world today that evoke more awe and wonder than saying that you graduated from an <\/span>Ivy League school<\/span><\/a>. Most may see it as a bragging right, but it\u2019s not just some footnote in your curriculum vitae that you have to explain out loud.<\/span><\/p>\n

One look at it is all that\u2019s needed before you get that familiar slow nod that shows they realized that you mean business. After all, it\u2019s immediately clear you came from one of the world\u2019s top colleges. Having the reputation and prestige of an Ivy League school behind you is quite a powerful thing, and many would fight tooth and nail for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Getting into Ivy League colleges<\/span><\/a> is obviously no small feat, which is why people go high and low to find better and easier ways to do so. Obviously, staying in an Ivy League school is an even tougher task, but that\u2019s a problem most people who are motivated enough would welcome anyway.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In order to have that problem, you have to get in one first, and here are a few ways to do so:<\/span><\/p>\n

Do very well in high school<\/span><\/h3>\n

This isn\u2019t really a tip, but more of a pre-requisite. If you didn\u2019t do well in high school, then getting into Ivy League universities isn\u2019t really a cause of concern for you anyway. So bottom line, start the school year right<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

If it does cross your mind and you just happen to be still starting out in high school, then the best advice for you is to block out all distractions and do really well there, even at the expense of not having a social life that you won\u2019t even remember anyway after going to college and becoming an adult.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Your GPA is the benchmark for measuring how close you can be to being admitted into an Ivy League school. Being in the top 10% of your class is essential, and being higher up the rankings gives you even greater chances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Performing well in extracurricular activities also helps as it shows that you are a proactive student who strives for excellence at every turn.<\/span><\/p>\n

Become familiar with how admission works<\/span><\/h3>\n

Once you\u2019re at your senior year in high school, you should start looking into how admission works for one of these Ivy League schools. They would certainly be stricter compared to other schools, so learn the requirements and other crucial details by heart so that you won\u2019t have to feel unsure once you undergo the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many paths lead to Ivy, as a lot of professionals who have been in them would say. Know that there are three major aspects of the college process: timeline, standardized testing, and essay writing.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are a lot of things going on during each of the individual processes, like taking SATs, submitting applications, and so on. Once you\u2019ve decided that you\u2019re going to an Ivy League school, you must jump into action as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

Admissions essay writing tips<\/span><\/h3>\n

One of the big things when it comes to getting into an Ivy League school is writing an essay that explains why you want to get in there and why they should let you. You must exude passion and enthusiasm while remaining respectful of the institution and towards anyone tasked to read your essay.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The golden rule here is to remain absolutely positive throughout the whole essay; show confidence at all times and do not deprecate yourself throughout any part of it\u2014but be careful, you also do not want to sound too full of yourself at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s a balancing act that you must maintain through careful, insightful, and honest writing, as well as deliberate proofreading and revision before you do send it in.<\/span><\/p>\n

After a brief introduction, you must then enumerate your personal achievements thus far and show just how devoted you are to academic and non-academic pursuits. The most important thing in this part is to exude genuine love for learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your GPA is the baseline for this, and showing that you\u2019ve attended vocational classes and other supplementary activities help a great deal.<\/span><\/p>\n

You then should get into your expectations and aspirations as a prospect in that Ivy League school, looking forward to a future as a student and representative of that institution.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aside from a good command of the English language, what they look for in an essay is your \u201cvoice\u201d, which is how honestly and comfortably you express your thoughts without being too off-the-cuff.<\/span><\/p>\n

Remember that being an Ivy League student is an experience, not just a bragging right<\/span><\/p>\n

People battle their way in there to be upstanding citizens with intelligence and ability when they get out of an Ivy League school, but many of them don\u2019t get it right. They see it as a bumper sticker on their car or a highlight on their resume.<\/span><\/p>\n

While those are the side benefits of having attended an Ivy League school, they\u2019re not the main reason why you should go to one. It\u2019s the learning experience and the challenges you take that shape your Ivy League tenure; it\u2019s an education, not a commercial product.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, an Ivy League school is not the only path to success in life, but it certainly isn\u2019t irrelevant either. It\u2019s not even a shortcut since graduating from one is an intellectually herculean feat that is nothing to scoff at.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most importantly, you have to remember that the journey is just as important as the destination, if not more.<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you wanted more tips on your college admission essays, be sure to read on. We\u2019ll have a section later on that gives you 16 valuable tips to make your essay the best it can be. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your College Application – A Checklist<\/span><\/h2>\n

The school year is upon us once again. For students graduating from high school next spring, it\u2019s an exciting time: they are \u201ctop dogs\u201d in their high schools and are looking towards a future filled with opportunities. <\/span><\/p>\n

Many students are planning to <\/span>attend college<\/span><\/a> next fall and have been working towards that goal for four years. They have studied hard and earned <\/span>good grades<\/span><\/a>; they have participated in extracurricular activities and done volunteer work to round out their studies, and they have earned solid scores on college entrance examinations. Now, it\u2019s time to put the final piece of the puzzle in place: the college application. Do you know how to apply for college?<\/span><\/p>\n

Before you, the student, dive into the guts of the application, it\u2019s worth taking a tour of what an application typically requires, including supplementary documentation. As with an exam, preparation always makes the process easier.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Application<\/span><\/h3>\n

Students will be asked to complete an application for the school(s) of their choice. When are college applications due? You have to be sure you\u2019ve got different college application deadlines laid out somewhere so you don\u2019t miss any important dates. The last day for submitting an application is usually outlined somewhere on the college\u2019s main website. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Colleges may have unique online application forms or they may use a common application, which allows students to apply to multiple colleges at once. Check carefully when using the common application, because each school will ask for different supplementary documentation.<\/span><\/p>\n

Whichever form you fill out, you will probably be asked for a standard set of information; if you are stumped by any of the questions, you can save the application online and return to it later:<\/span><\/p>\n