Any suggestions or tips to get into Ivy League/ Elite Schools

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>Hello underclassman here (Sophomore). CC somehow logged me out when I finished my extensive "Rate me" post. I'm not going to type it all out again. I really want to get into John Hopkins or Colombia and I need help. I will present myself briefly because it is getting pretty late here:</p>

<p>-Ranked 4th in my class so far
-Golf
-3 Years ahead in math (Taking AP Calc with seniors)
-3? Years ahead in science (Taking AP Physics B)
-1 Year ahead in language
-Rest are honor classes with a mix of sophomores and juniors
-Elected Class President
-Elected Secretary in MESA (Science club)
-Competed in 5ish competitions now from all my clubs (Got 3rd in one of them)
-Clubs I'm in are HOSA, MESA, Creative Writing, Newspaper, TSA
-I make films for the school, and do other things that involve a computer (Tech guy)</p>

<p>I know that this is brief, but CC decided to log me out :( I will add more information if you need. But so far do you people out there think I can make it to my dream schools. I would appreciate some feedback on what I'm doing wrong and what I can improve on, etc. And not a short sentence reply of "you aren't going to make it", "more e.c", etc. Thanks for your time!</p>

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<p>GPA? Test scores? Demographic/race stuff?
There’s a chances forum for all this stuff.</p>

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<p>Probably spelling Johns Hopkins and Columbia correctly would be a good start if those are your top choice schools :)</p>

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<p>^ I needed to go to sleep lol :D</p>

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<p>Colombia is pretty easy to get into.</p>

<p>All you need is a plane and some flying experience. A boat would work too but it will take longer.</p>

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<p>^
So is Columbia, really. You just walk in the door…</p>

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<p>Don’t have any teachers to talk to about this with.</p>

<p>Goes online for help</p>

<p>“help” lol</p>

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<p>But this thread gets made every day by someone different and it’s the same advice every time:</p>

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<li>Those schools are selective as hell, so there’s a rather high chance you’ll be rejected no matter what you do unless you’re meritorious enough to…have your parents donate a building. It’s not you, it’s them. Really. </li>
<li>Take the hardest classes possible, have good(grades + essays + test scores + recommendations), and devote yourself to extracurricular activities that interest you.</li>
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