Top tips to get accepted in Ivy League universities

·       Browse the class profile featured in the university’s portal and identify the average GRE/GMAT/SAT score

·       The scores are not always the deciding factor but they place your profile among the strongest candidates list when admission officers evaluate applications.

·       Having a high CGPA is very important but this again is not a deciding factor. Colleges are faced with the uncertainty of whether the admitted student will finally enroll, hence a demonstrated interest in the form of a visit to the college campus, an interaction with the admission officer will be very beneficial.

·        Take a tour, ask questions and if there is a sign in sheet enter your name. This provides an edge over other applicants. Early application carries a higher rate of admission which is backed by a survey that highlighted, Harvard admitted 21 per cent of applicants in the early round when the total rate of admission was 5.9 per cent.

·       This clearly demonstrates Harvard admitted just 3 per cent from the regular admission pool. However, a point to note is early admission decision is binding. It prevents the student from making an alternative choice.

·        Interaction with professors of the university and with current students or alumni provides a distinct advantage as it illustrates the deep interest in joining the college.

·       Sometimes the admission officer arranges an interview with the current students. Don’t forget to mention this information in the essay.

·       To create a successful essay one needs to brainstorm multiple ideas before finalizing one and then create an outline. Writing an essay then becomes an easy task.

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