Uk High-school Student Are Perfect Academics Enough To Get You Into An Ivy League College

How to get into a good college like an Ivy League?

I'm a 15 year old freshmen boy. It's literally been my dream since I was about 8 to go to a good college, especially an Ivy League. I've been worried about a lot though because I'm a little shy, get offended easily, afraid to stand up for myself, worry about what others think of me, skinny, and terrible at every single sport. Kids at my school see that. Thankfully I haven't gotten bullied because i have good friends, but sports at my school is literally EVERYTHING! If you don't play sports or are rich you're nothing.
I have gotten straight A's since i was in grade school, I take all Pre-AP classes in high school, I am in student council, spanish club, and this program where only certain kids could learn about math and scientific jobs. I want to know how to get into an Ivy League school. I really want to excel in the college prep tests like the ACT's and SAT's. What is the difference between each?
I just want to become the best I can. I've been thinking of becoming a publicist journalist because i love to read and write and like to here about what's going on today, but my brother is a journalist and he says it's a hard career path. I've also thought about a lawyer but it seems hard. So I have three questions i guess. (1) Should I be worried about people and high school? (2) When should I start preparing and know for the ACT's and SAT's and what is the difference. (3)How do I get into an Ivy League school and what is your advice on my career choices?

Would I be able to get into an Ivy League school With a GED and excellent ACT and SAT scores?

It's highly unlikely that you'd be admitted to an Ivy even with perfect SAT or ACT score. Kids who have perfect grades (worked their bums off, no matter what, which is what the Ivies want to see) in the most rigorous curriculum, perfect scores on SAT Subject tests, AP tests, and amazing extracurriculars, aren't a sure admit. The admit rate to the Ivies is 6% to 10%.

Only 360 out of 1.65+ million 2012 College-Bound seniors got a 2400 on their SAT, and only 253 got a 2390, the next higher score. Brilliant kids who literally study hours a week for years often don't get those scores. At the top Ivies, 25% of admits score 2370+ on their SAT.

Have you taken the practice SAT at CollegeBoard.com?
SAT Practice http://sat.collegeboard.org/practice

If you wanted to start at a 4 year college in the Fall, you'd have to take the SAT or ACT by December for most deadlines, but that might not give you time to see the score, you'd likely have to send it directly (a choice on the registration), and if there is score choice at that college, you'd likely want to see the score to make sure it's high enough to send.

By setting your goals unrealistically, you are setting yourself up to fail. Why would you want to go to an Ivy? Have you visited, do you like the culture? Why aren't you making a realistic plan? I think you aren't serious about moving ahead with your education. You're putting too many obstacles in the way.

Start by looking into community college, you can spend 2 years (maybe more, depends on if you can get all the classes you need in a timely manner) there and then transfer as a junior to a state or other college. Some states have guaranteed transfer from their community colleges to a state 4 year college. Look on the community college websites for their transfer info. In CA, if one successfully completes the TAG transfer program, there is guaranteed transfer to a UC (except UCLA and Berkeley). Other states have similar programs.

Good luck!

2.8 GPA in high school, any chance for college?

Let me tell you. I had a 2.5 in HS. I got into a small private college did fairly well. Got out and got a good job and now I make more money than my smarty pants classmates that got all A's. Na na na! I even have a masters now.
I got a couple thumbs down. Oh well those are probably from the people that make less money than me now!! ha ha. Oh well, it doesn't really matter what grades you get in school to a certain extent. What matters is what degree you get and how hard a worker you are and who you know.
A community college is good too. Usually they are connected with a state school anyway. And they are cheeper.

Does anyone regret high school grades?

I truly regret my poor grades in school as my test scores were fairly good. Grades are important, but not nearly as much as the wisdom you gain from your "failures". A C+ in high school will not destroy a potential career in college. It's the basis for enrollment, but what counts is what you do in college. Experience is your best teacher...if anything, look back on where your weak spots were in the class and focus on learning the material better. Don't worry as much about the grade now, but try to gain the knowledge that you need.

As for your parents, you are still their child and they will understand. There is no shame in a low grade, so long as your effort was as high as possible. There is no doubt of the importance of grades, but you need to keep your perspective. It appears to me that you have achieved quite a success so far in your life...and if my guess is accurate, you have many more successes to follow. Keep your eye on the prize, not the wound.

The Warlock

If you have low SAT/ACT scores can you still go to good college with good grades?

The SAT's are proving to not be as valid as they were thought to be. Decent grades are enough to get into a good school. Many schools do not even look at the SAT anymore. Other schools ask you to take an entry exam if you did not take the SAT's or if you scored lower on them to see where to place you in certain subjects such as math or english.

Activities are also a plus to have on your transcript. Just having good grades is not always enough as schools want to know if you're a well rounded person. I always did very well in school and had a high GPA in high school, but slept through parts of the SAT's which I only took my senior year, once, and did all right on them. My grades and activities were enough to get into a few decent schools of my choice.

Some schools require you to do an essay on your application as well as get teacher recommendations. One school I applied to, I never even completed my required essay or recommendations because I was accepted to my first choice school. This school still accepted me based on my transcript as a whole. Do not fret over the SAT's. There are plenty of great schools you can be accepted into without high SAT scores.