About College Admissions: U.S.: How to Get Into the Ivy League

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. If you have your heart set on one of the eight Ivy League schools, your application will need to be strong on all fronts. The featured articles below focus on some of the most important application components. A Strong Academic Record Your academic record is the most important part of your application. For the Ivy League, you'll most likely need an "A" average, and your record will need to include challenging courses. Learn more in this article that defines a strong academic record. And you may also want to check on this article on weighted GPAs. See More About:  high school record  admissions requirements  ap classes High SAT or ACT Scores None of the Ivy League schools have gone test-optional, and the majority of applicants have scores in the 700s for each section of the SAT. Learn more in this overview of SAT scores and ACT scores. To see the score range of the middle 50% of students accepted into the Ivy League, check out these comparison charts: Ivy League SAT scores | Ivy League ACT scores See More About:  sat scores  standardized tests  admissions requirements A Winning Essay The Ivy League admissions officers want to get to know the student behind the grades and scores. The essay is one of the few places where you can showcase your passions and personality. These articles can help: 5 Tips for a Winning Essay Tips and Samples for the Common Application Essay Options 9 Tips for Improving Your Essay's Style 10 Bad Essay Topics See More About:  college admission essays  writing tips  english grammar Good Letters of Recommendation While you don't have a lot of control over what is said in your letters of recommendation, some careful planning and general thoughtfulness can maximize your chances of getting strong letters. These 7 letter of recommendation tips can help. See More About:  letters of recommendation  college applications  College Admissions Ads College Scholarship College Courses College Admissions MBA College Apply Admission Featured Articles Cornell University Photo Tour Dartmouth College Photo Tour Princeton University Admissions Profile Penn Admissions Profile Yale Admission Profile Columbia Admissions Profile   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   More Ivy League Essentials Strong Extracurricular Activities Avoid These Supplemental Essay Mistakes How to Demonstrate Interest Advertisement