Ivy league?

I want to attend a ivy league college, my preferences are cornell, columbia and princeton. I am in grade 11 as of now. I am doing the IB (International Baccalaureate). In grade 9 my overall grade was not so good but in grade 10 i managed to pull off a 3.0 gpa out of 4 which is a B average. The IB subjects at HL can get you nearly 8-10 college credits(on Dartmouth's website). I have taken 3 HL(higher level)subjects-History, Chem %26amp; ITGS(information technology in a global society).

There are no school clubs at my school, my favorite sports are badminton %26amp; volleyball. However, I have never recieved any academic or athletic achievement until now.

I want my application to be strong, %26amp; i am aiming for 4/4 gpa. What else can I do? I dont know if this counts or not, but in the 6th and 8th grade I was enrolled in honor classes at my junior high school.

Ivy league?
Hey, I was applying for colleges last year and worried that my application wasn't strong enough. But... I made it into Cornell.



My advice for you would be to seek out the college counselor at your high school if he/she is any good. The counselor can be a wonderful resource for you about deadlines, things colleges look for, etc.



Universities are always impressed by students who follow a rigorous curriculum, as you seem to be doing. The fact that you improved over your high school years speaks well for you as well.



If there are no clubs at your school, have you joined anything in the community? For example, you can volunteer, work, or be part of the teen leadership program that some communities offer. Look for opportunities to have leadership skills, since that is what many colleges look for.



Also, teacher recommendations are very important. Make sure to ask a teacher who likes you and can make comments on your character in addition to your academic prowess.



Unfortunately, what you do in junior high doesn't really affect your college admissions unless it was something out of the ordinary. It doesn't hurt to mention your accomplishments, though.



Also, set aside enough time to write your essay(s). This is the part where you can truly impress the admissions officers. Write about something that makes you uniquely you. Write about something you are passionate about, because it'll show on the paper. Colleges are attracted to students who care about the world and want to make a difference.



Keep up your current activities. Consistency and dedication are good qualities.



As the answerer above suggested, do well on your standardized tests. If you aren't satisfied with your GPA, high test scores can improve your chances.



Good luck! (Sorry it's such a long answer.)
Reply:Hi,,,, I'm in the sameeeee situationnnn....



I'm an international student from Latin America and here is not so common to join clubs or that stuff... However, i joined some organizations to help (at the same time i did some of my CAS hours)



I'm doing the Full IB diploma with Spanish A1 HL, English A1 HL, Mathematics HL, Economics HL, Philosophy SL and Chemistry SL and taking Regular Italian and Sociology...



Next year i will take the same IB subjects + regular Mathematics A, Accounting, Drawing and National History...



Advice: WEIGHT your GPA.... IB courses are hard....

Do well on the SAT's and TOEFL(if you're intl)

Continue to play sports



AND... GOOD LUCK!!
Reply:Many colleges also look favorably on the applicant being involved in their community through volunteer work, arts programs, and that the applicant has taken full advantage of any opportunity they've had. For example, you are studying Spanish. Have you volunteered at a charity or other program as a translator? The Ivy League colleges, while wanting high academics, also look at the whole person and wants their students to be well-rounded.