what is the average GPA and criteria required for acceptance into an ivy league university?
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3.5 or higher is usually needed.  3.8 and up is best.  Sometimes students with 3.0s get in, but not that often.
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You can easily find out on the school's webpages what the 25%, 50% and 75% are for grades and LSAT scores, look under the frequently asked questions for prospective students or information on class profiles. That will give you some idea of whether or not you have a chance. \n\nAs far as your personal statement: you need to tailor it to what each school wants. I found that I needed to change my statement some for certain schools based on what they wanted to know. \n\nMy advice: apply to multiple schools. I personally was suprised by where I got in and where I did not (although I was accepted to 6 out of 9 schools). Also, many schools use systems that favor (sometimes heavily) in state students. That can be the deciding factor as often "average" or slightly above average LSAT/GPA is not good enough since you are competing for a very limited number of out of state spots. (I figured this out after being rejected from a school I was pretty sure I would be accepted at.) A good resource that helped me a bit was US News and Reports Best Graduate Schools (around $10) because it provides this information and ranks schools and the Princton Review which also gives information on law schools. \n\nhttp://www.princetonreview.com/law/default.asp
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His SAT score was 1206 (566 verbal, 640 math).\n\nHis cumulative undergraduate GPA at Yale was 2.35.\n\nGraduated from Yale University with a degree in history, and then earned an MBA from Harvard University.\n\nTraditionally, one has to have a 3.0 GPA to get a Master's degree.  I'm sure Harvard has that type of standard.
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I recently applied so perhaps I know.  You should  have at least a 1200 SAT, a 1300 would be a lot better though.  You should probably have at least a 4.0 weighted GPA, lots of extracurrics and very competitive classes.  It is the second highest ranked public school in the nation so it is harder to get into.  For out-of-state acceptance, one needs like a 1400 or better SAT.  The scores do not include the writing section.  Also, two subject SAT tests are required.
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brown university is a good school (ivy league)...don't know about brown college though.
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All those things are important: grades, standing, SAT scores, extracurricular activities. But there are a lot of students who do outstanding in all those areas and are not accepted to Ivy League schools. I've been told by someone who reviews applications at a well-known Ivy that what they look for is something really unique in addition to those qualificaitons -- They look for students who are passionate about something.
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There's no way to predict, but you must fit into their profile.  \n\nThere are two lists:  smart, intelligent, competitive, active, "something special" kids is one group.  The second group is kids with rich fathers who are not so bright but the school wants Daddy's or Grandpa's money.  \n\nI suspect you are an international student and that may give you somewhat of an edge, especially if you can write a great essay about where you came from, being in the USA, and so forth.\n\nThe Ivy schools are a pressure cooker environment.  Be sure you really want to be there before you take the plunge!
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I currently attend Columbia University.  Most of my friends here all had extremely strong SAT scores and GPAs.  Nearly everyone at Columbia has at least those two things in common.  You need to have those two things as a minimum and then you need to make yourself stand out.  Pursue some things that you absolutely love and shine.  In your free time, do what you really want to do, what you are good out, and what you can make a difference in.  Doing that in addition to what everyone else does will make you different and unique.  Columbia and all of the other Ivys don't want classrooms full of identicial students.  They want diversity, a wide range of student talents, and most importantly motivation.  Oh yeah, and put a lot of effort into the application!\n\nGood Luck!  Hope to see you at Columbia!
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the majority of their strongest candidates have a GPA between 3.6 and 4.0 as well as SAT verbal/critical reading and math scores of at least 650 each, there are no minimum figures set for grade point average, test scores, or rank in class.\n\nCheck out the stats of their undergraduate admission for fall 2005\n\nhttp://www.stanford.edu/dept/uga/applying/extras/1_2a6_profile.html
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GPA:3.5 and up\nSAT: 1500 is considered average.
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College admissions are by no means an exact science.  Your immigrant status may help you...  But NYU would be easier to get into.  Columbia, as an ivy league school, would be a struggle for anyone.\n\nThere are many people with 4.0 averages and SATs in the 1500s, or even perfect 1600s, who are rejected every year from ivy league schools.  There is no perfect formula.
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Definitely a 4.0, but you have to offer much more then good grades on your transcript (extra curricular activities, sports, leadership... anything that really stands out). They're looking for people with a wide range of talents. Its sad, but its true if your a women you'll have a better chance, and if your ethnographic. Harvard is one of the absolute most prestigious university's to get into... but there are plenty other well respected colleges that aren't as competitive to get admission.
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A top (if not THE top) journalism school: University of Missouri-Colombia\n\n\nGo to collegeboard.com to get information on averages at every  university or college. \nAs far as recommendations on other schools to consider: it depends on what field you want to go to? And do you want to go to an Ivy League school, a private school, or a state school? Ivy League schools are not always the best, it depends on your major. Do your research.\n\nHere is info on Yale (from collegeboard.com):\n\nAdmission requirements:\n\n    * Essay(s) required\n    * SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject or ACT Required (ACT writing optional)\n\nVery important admission factors:\n\n    * Character/Personal Qualities\n    * Class Rank\n    * Application Essay\n    * Extracurricular Activities\n    * Recommendations\n    * Rigor of secondary school record\n    * Standardized Test Scores\n    * Talent/Ability\n    * Academic GPA\n\nConsidered:\n\n    * Alumni Relation\n    * Geographical Residence\n    * Interview\n    * Racial/Ethnic Status\n    * State Residency\n    * Volunteer Work\n    * Work Experience\n    * First generation college student\n\n\nSAT (the old one) Reasoning Verbal: 700 - 790 96%\nSAT (the old one) Reasoning Math: 700 - 790 96%\nACT Composite: 31 - 34 22%\n*700-790 equivalent to about 2200-2400 on the new SAT\n\n\nStudent Body\n1st-year students:\n\n    * 7% In-state students\n    * 93% Out-of-state students\n\n    * 49% Women\n    * 51% Men\n\n    * 1% American Indian/Alaskan Native\n    * 14% Asian/Pacific Islander\n    * 9% Black/Non-Hispanic\n    * 8% Hispanic\n    * 48% White/Non-Hispanic\n    * 7% Non-Resident Alien\n    * 12% Race/ethnicity unreported\n\n    * 95% in top 10th of graduating class\n    * 99% in top quarter of graduating class\n    * 100% in top half of graduating class
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The average for admission: 3.23 average high school GPA
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It really depends on what school you want to go to and where. The best school in my state is selective and accepts those only with a 3.5 or higher. You will have to look at each individual school and see what their standards are. Applying never hurts!
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8: Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth, Harvard, Princeton, Penn, and Yale.\nThe Ivy League is just an athletic conference made up of the top schools in the northeast in the late 1800s.  They have common practices though, such as no financial aid based on athletic merit.  This keeps them at the top of the ratings academically
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it depends on where u want to go, but your act and sat score determine alot of getting accepted any college u want to go to will have a web site with the acceptance criteria