quote:Originally posted by BOF:
Monstor: Thank you for getting back to the subject.
To get into an Ivy (or Stanford) takes more than stellar GPA's and test scores. Most applying would make it on their scores. What I have been told is that are looking for something that differentiates the candidates, be it community service, or some other non-scholastic reason.
For the typical student yes, stellar test scores and gpa are required. For the kid who can throw 95 mph, run like deer on the football field. Academic requirements can be considerably lower for those who can perform in a mainstream sport.