Quoting Post Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic What are universities looking for? Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] Quote: from Anonymous at 12:51 pm on Sep. 26, 2008[quote]So I'm a highschool junior and take 2 ap classes and I have a 3.9 gpa and I'm on the varsity swim team but apparently my techers are telling me that that is not enough and would like to know what they mean by that... because I really want to go to stanford or yale.. but apparently it is very hard to get into there....[/quote] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post Anonymous Posted at 12:51 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 So I'm a highschool junior and take 2 ap classes and I have a 3.9 gpa and I'm on the varsity swim team but apparently my techers are telling me that that is not enough and would like to know what they mean by that... because I really want to go to stanford or yale.. but apparently it is very hard to get into there....

Replies jennay Posted at 1:38 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 its a little late now Anonymous Posted at 12:59 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 yea it's weighted panicxparadox Posted at 12:58 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 Is that a 3.9 weighted? Schools really like 4.0+ Anonymous Posted at 12:57 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 well thats the problem, with lots of ap homework and 3 hours of practice form monday to saturday, there's VERY little room for community hours :( The Patekip Posted at 12:53 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 If you're shooting for those two schools. Straight A's, be on a sports team, be a member of a couple clubs, and show some signs of leadership. I.E Leading a club, forming a club, leading a community service project, etc. Oh and a lot of community service hours. sadnessness Posted at 12:53 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 they want the top 10% of the country, thats what, You need a 4.0 i guess Micus Posted at 12:53 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 You have to show leadership. Clubs, teams, charities, church etc. MR UNKNOWN Posted at 12:52 pm on Sep. 26, 2008 -being in clubs -SATS -ACTS All 8 previous replies displayed.