how do u get into a top school like yale,harvard,princton...?
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Volunteer in Indonesia, build a house there. You are in regardless of GPA and SAT
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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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Yeah, you can get into Harvard.  It's called tresspassing. :) \n\n\nBut what you could actually do is go to another college, get amazing grades, then apply for graduate school at Harvard.\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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It depends on what school you want to go for. Harvard will want a higher GPA than a smaller school.
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Yes, colleges re-weight GPAs to try to set them on a level playing field, based on the schools they're from, the rigor of the level (Honors, AP, etc.), etc.  \n\nSATs and SAT Subject Tests are more standardized. Harvard definitely wants the latter.\n\nYou'll want a high GPA, to have taken some of/the highest level courses in subjects, shown passion for and leadership in a few extracurricular areas.  Additionally, it could be there's something else that really sets you apart that is something they're looking for...e.g. lacrosse, oboe player, interest in theater.  You never really know.  \n\nCertainly, if you're interested in Harvard, you should take a tour and try for an admissions interview (if they grant these.)  Perhaps you can review your qualifications and ask if there's anything you can/should do to boost your chances of acceptance.\n\nSuggest you not get obssessed with just one school. There are many fine colleges and if you don't get into one, you'll get into another of equal/close "value and prestige."  That is, assuming you're in the right ballpark re: your credentials to date.\n\nBest of luck to you.
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Sorry, Your stats are not bad, but they don't come close to matching up with Princeton or the other top schools. I don't think you have any chance there.\n\nWhen I sat in on an admissions talk there last summer the counselor said that nearly all of their students were either the top or one of the top five students in their class at HS. They all took lots of AP courses and got A's. They have SAT scores that average over 2200. In other words, they are the best students in the USA.  And of course, they all have amazing extracurriculars. \n\nA 3.3 is only just barely average for US High Schools. So you should be looking at schools that match your level. \n\nIf you go to the websites of most colleges they have a section where they give the average SAT and ranks in class for their students. Try to find a good school where the kids match your numbers. There are LOTS of really good, respectable schools. If you like the atmosphere and kind of place that Princeton is in, you might look at Trinity College in Hartford, or Gettysburg College in PA. And there are lots more good schools to check out....
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The London Business school and Harvard Business school if you have good grades and are well rounded.oh and having money is a pus too since they're expensive. If you can get into these schools, the world is at your feet
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yar...I think you should expand ur question by entering the HIGH SKooL name.... cz it wud be better to give you anser after knowing the name of the School.
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Harvard Buisness school is the best. Look into Yale and Oxford.
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I tell You about USA.First things first you have to the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or ACT.This test generally tests your analytical and Verbal Skills.If your scores are good your high school GPA is better you can apply to better universities like MIT,CIT,Stanford etc.,If your scores are low and your GPA is low don't worry there are also some schools.For more information post me more information about you.Maybe I can help you
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Chances are relatively low for top b-schools.  But there are things you can do to improve your chance.\n1) Strong work experience.\n2) Get even better GMAT score.\n3) Write killer admissions essay.\n4) Strong recommendation letters.\n5) Extra-ciricular activites.\n6) Apply for early deadlines.\n\nGood luck!
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In addition to Cornell's website, check out http://www.princetonreview.com/. Also check out the new US News and World Report magazine. \n\nIt's possible to get in, but it is competitive. Depends on your major, too. \n\nThink high 600's on each SAT section, a GPA in the top 10% of your class. \n\nIf you need financial aid, get your stuff together early, fyi. Also visit first. This place is cold. You can contact Cornell and get hooked up with a alumnus good for a chat.
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The good news is that a number of Ivy League schools accept students on a "Need Blind" admissions basis.  This means that they will admit you into the school based on your abilities, but not on your ability to pay.  They have good financial aid packages that are mostly grants (you don't have to pay them back) and a little bit of loans (you will have to pay these back).  \n\nSo, I think your best bet is to focus on working hard in high school on your grades and extra-curricular activities, and rely on the financial aid system of the top Ivy League schools.\n\nGood Luck!
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Oh, yes. Only 9% of applicants who apply get admitted. The 91% who get turned away are probably extremely qualified, but Harvard can only accept so many students. As for how tough it is to get in? I've heard of valedictorians and prospective students with 4.0's and perfect test scores getting denied. So yeah, it's tough to get into Harvard.
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Harvard is probably tops.  Other Ivy League schools (Yale, Princeton, Columbia) are all top-rated.  Stanford has an excellent law school as well.
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Money looks good tell the college your rich.  Thats how bush got into Harvard.  How else could a DumbAss like him get into Harvard.