If I have an almost perfect GPA 3.8, 7.5 in IELTS, Can I still dream of Harvard or Oxford without paying much?
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You have a good chance of being accepted, but academic scholarships to such schools are ultra-competitive. There are probably plenty of people applying who have a 3.9 or 4.0
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Is it possible to be accepted to an ivy league school with a 3.88?  It is possible, but the probability of you being accepted might not be very high.  Students that are #1 in their high school class have been denied from Ivy League schools... keep this in mind.  Students with 4.0 GPAs have been denied.  \n\nWhen college admissions representatives make decisions on admittance to a university, they look at everything.  We not only look at GPA, but look at test scores, activities, personal statements, and recommendations.  Most schools look at the entire individual.  \n\nI do not want to discourage you from applying to an Ivy League School, but keep your options open and apply to non-ivy league schools as well.  Many of the ivy league school's acceptance rates are around 9%, which means that 9% of those that apply get in and the rest are denied.  Apply if it is your dream, but be realistic and apply to other schools as well.
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Yes, there are scholarships available from Harvard, because our son turned one down. I believe in his case it was offered to him, because he had a 4.0 grade average throughout his highschool years.
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sure u can there are many universities that accept students with a gpa less than 3.0.
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Yes, you can, but it's going to be a little harder.  You really have to overcompensate with a great LSAT score to get into a good school.  Go to http://www.lsat.org and they have a tool where you can input your GPA and LSAT score and see what schools have students with similar stats.  I go to a ranked law school with an excellent reputation in LA, and some of my friends have GPAs under 3.0.  But I'm sure they had a higher than average LSAT score.  Work really hard on the LSAT and build a good resume and personal statement.  If there is a reason why you had a lower GPA (very competitive program, had to work while in school, etc) you can work that into your personal statement so that they know that your GPA isn't representive of what kind of student you really are.
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Looks like your scores are fairly strong.  Frequently Harvard/Yale/Stanford will need stronger scores then these, but with good life-experiences, it's certainly not a bar to you.\n\nRe: financial aid, there are varying policies on financial aid for foreign students as much of it is government-funding dependent.  You should inquire directly with the schools about financial aid for international students.  I think all admissions are need-blind, so it shouldn't hurt you to ask.\n\n A good place to look for private scholarships is www.fastweb.com, which compiles scholarships.  Frequently, they're available for foreign students.\n\nGood luck!
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You wish to go to Harvard!Thats great friend.All you need is to have a GPA more than 3.75 on a scale of 4 and should take Scholastic Aptitude Test which you call as SAT.SAT tests your analytical and Verbal skills.If you do well and achieve a greater score then Harvard won't miss you.
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Sure. They may or may not accept you depending on your background. I had a friend who was homeschooled (with only a GED to officially show for it), and she was accepted to Harvard.
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unfortunately, not these days.  colleges and universities aren't only looking for a decent GPA, they also want a "well-rounded" student, meaning they want you to participate in clubs, activities, sports, and local community activities/programs (volunteer stuff.) for the ivy league big-boys, you still can't be a total failure, unless they're giving you a sport scholarship, and then you can pretty much teswt lower than wood and still get accepted.  if you're anywhere before your senior year (11th grade or lower) jump into activitites, keep up with your studies, and make sure you have enough tuition money before applying!!!
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move to england and go to oxford. u will be recongnized ifu go there.\nsweden is weird tho.
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Hi, I'm a student at Harvard, so DEFINITELY HARVARD!\n\nBut really, they're both great schools, which will support your studies in any field. I believe that Harvard and Yale are pretty comparable in the humanities and liberal arts, especially at the undergraduate level. Other aspects, such as the previously mentioned law school, won't affect you at all as an undergrad, unless you decide to take advantage of the other resources in the area. For this reason, you might choose Harvard, because Boston is a much more developed city, with a great number of resources.\n\nI chose Harvard over Yale despite a research stipend offer from Yale because Yale is located in New Haven, known to be a rather unsafe location once you're a few blocks away from the campus. Cambridge, on the other hand, is rather safe (and has places to go to.)\n\nAlso, if you are truly interested in the humanities and liberal arts, you would want to apply to a liberal arts college, and not a research university like Harvard and Yale.\n\nSide note: the Harvard-Yale football game is November 18. Maybe you can base your decision on whoever wins! (I'll be there.)\n\nAnd one more thing....if your family qualifies for financial aid, I believe both schools will give you a decent amount. Harvard fully subsidizes families with income below $60k, and nearly covers everything for families with income below $80k.
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Cambridge, I reckon.  Better for sciences than the other two and that's what I studied.  Oxford may have the edge in arts, and you'll find that Harvard is better for postgraduate studies, particularly Law and business-related disciplines.
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Not horribly difficult. Meaning, if you have the sort of background that could get you into NYU or UCLA in the States, they will consider you at Oxford (Cambridge will be more difficult, the "prestige" of the institution will demand you have credentials).\n\nTry the British Council website for some basic info.\n\nFrom what I understand (I studied for my BA in England) they will be very interested in academic references, possibly writing samples, and how suitable you are for the course. \n\nExcellent grades are a must, the British system will look at GPA very rigidly as they try to compare it against their own. You will need a GPA above a 3.5 at a "competitive" institution.
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I couldn't really tell you without more detail, but at least you have a variety of outside activities.  There's no real magic formula for Harvard, so you'll just have to apply and see what happens.  They look at other things like your GPA, essay, etc. also.\n\nThere are very few people who you can just say, "Yes, he/she will get in."  Possibly Intel STS winners/parents with millions in donations, etc.  Most are sort of on the borderline and they have to analyze the situation closely.\n\nGo down your list of accomplishments.  Ask yourself.  How many other people applying to Harvard will match or be better than this?  You need to distinguish yourself from others.  For example, 4.0 GPA.  I guess, it's 2350+ SAT now.  How many others have those?  Tons.  Same with a few of your other things, which I'm sure you can figure out.\n\nOn your writing, emphasize how you're different from other candidates.  I don't remember the topic, but usually you can write about one of your experiences that makes you special.  Maybe one where you were able to make a difference somewhere without sounding trite.  It's not easy, but it's not that hard either if you have the qualifications.
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Not exactly, but any college review site like princetonreview.com will give you an average GPA.
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Of course it is.  My aunt graduated with a theater degree and ended up going to a prestigious law school in California.  True, you probably won't get into Harvard or Yale, but any decent school will accept you if your grades are right and you have the right amount of references and extracurricular activites.
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It depends. Review the admission requirements for the universities to which you want to apply. Some universities have a minimum GPA and SAT score requirement.