quote: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.
One of those perfect SAT scorers who didn't get into his top choice was also a top-10 debater nationally. Even with extra qualifications it seems nobody except recruited athletes with likely letters are sure things at Ivy schools anymore. I'm worried that maybe a coach, who doesn't know how hard it has gotten, will assume that I'll be able to get in without his using an athletic spot on me.
Also, regarding non-Ivies...Is the academic money generally less generously given than the athletic money? Because that would be unfortunate...Also, does Stanford give academic money, it seems unlikely because to get in without academic money you have to be a phenomenal student already but they aren't bounded by Ivy limitations so I'm curious...