<p>Do you generally need a 4.0 gpa to get into an ivy league college. And if not what else can you have that will increase your chances of getting into one</p>
<p>No</p>
<p>Have a hook (URM, recruited athlete, legacy, first gen)</p>
<p>It’s not necessary, nor is it sufficient.</p>
<p>No, but you need a high GPA. So for example yes you could get in with a 3.9, though with a 2.5 it would be rather unlikely. Though other things matter as well, like test scores and ECs.</p>
<p>No you don’t. But if you do have a 4.0, make sure you have extracurricular activities to back it up.</p>
<p>No. The process is holistic. Rather than tailoring your life for admission into the elite, do what you love in hs, enjoy yourself. I’d say a GPA above a 3.7 is good with a rigorous schedule in subjects you like. But remember, everything in your app is taken into consideration. Your ECs, your dedication, how you’ve taken advantage of opportunities afforded to you, test scores, essays etc. are all reviewed!</p>
<p>alexissss said it all right there</p>
<p>there is no magic formula, no one single thing that will increase you chances as a whole.</p>
<p>just do the things you love while maintaining the highest grades possible, challenge yourself, and you will be fine in college admissions</p>
<p>No, although it doesn’t hurt. I had a 4 and got into cornell while a friend had slightly lower and was rejected. So, its a total crapshoot and tossup at any ivy leage and equivalent school.</p>
<p>No, I think 3.7 and above is good, since admissions is holistic. The more extracurriculars, high test scores, and academic achievements you have to make up for your GPA, the lower it can be within that range. And, of course, a hook always helps.</p>