Is it easier to get into a school if your parents are alumni?

A recent study shows that at 30 “top colleges” under review, students had a 45\% better chance of getting in if they had a parent alum. Sometimes points are also awarded to grandchildren, siblings or spouses of alumni, though generally fewer points.

Do I have a chance of getting into an Ivy?

6.9\% of students who apply make it. Not every student that applies to Harvard has a 5.2\% chance of getting in. It’s important to remember that some people applying have NO chance of getting through the Ivy League admissions process and they know it. They simply apply for the sake of it.

Does your major affect your acceptance?

The simple answer is: no. In the vast majority of cases, your intended major does not affect your chances of being accepted to a certain school. A big part of this is because colleges know many students will change their major sometime during college.

Are Ivy League schools easier or harder to get into?

When we evaluate which Ivy League schools are “easiest” or “toughest” to get into, it’s easy to miss the big picture: Ivy League universities are some of the most selective in the country. Given the low overall acceptance rate, the vast majority of Ivy League applicants will not get into any of the eight schools.

Do you have to be perfect to get into an Ivy?

Surprise! You don’t have to be the perfect applicant. Getting into the elusive Ivy League is a mystery to most high school students. Most believe the coveted acceptance letter is only for those with perfect test scores, excellent grades, dozens of extracurriculars, and a stand-out essay.

Why can’t you get into an Ivy without perfect SAT/ACT scores?

Because apparently without perfect SAT/ACT scores you can’t get into an Ivy. Or so you thought. Test scores are just one of a multitude of factors that the Ivy Leagues take into account when assessing your application. In fact, Ivy League schools are emphasising all areas of your application, rather than just perfect test scores.

What do Ivy League admissions data really tell us?

For years, Ivy League admissions data have triggered annual headlines in major publications, which reinforce the exclusivity and selectivity of Ivy League schools. Here are a few examples: Rather than accept defeat before your child ever applies to the Ivy League, it’s important to understand the numbers at each individual school.