<p>In high school, I had terrible grades. I live in a small suburban town, and go to a high school that has never been known for its grades. The closest we've came is being named a California Distinguished School. </p>
<p>It's senior year; I have forty days until graduation. There is no time at all to fix mistakes. My GPA is a 2.67. A four-year is completely out of the question. </p>
<p>At this point you are thinking in your head that an Ivy league is completely out of the question. However, I am willing to take on everything it will take to transform myself into someone who can get accepted into an Ivy league as a transfer. </p>
<p>I want to know all of the tacit little details that Ivy leagues look for. Anything and everything they don't list as requirements, but anyone applying knows is a requirement. </p>
<p>I may sound na</p>
<p>You’ll need a very high SAT/ACT score for starters, and that should be taken soon.</p>
<p>Then, your biggest issue is dentifying an activity or cause you can achieve something unique in that’s outside of the classroom. </p>
<p>As for academics, get all As in the CCs toughest classes. Get to know 2 profs well for letters of rec.</p>
<p>In truth, the actual 8 ivy schools take very few transfers. You may want to include other great school on your list too.</p>
<p>What are the minimum SAT and ACT scores I need? </p>
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<p>you’re going to need to get verrrrrrrry high scores on the act.</p>
<p>minimum for most ivy is 31, i believe.</p>
<p>Usually there isn’t a strict minimum, but considering your GPA I’d say you HAVE to aim for atleast 2250 IMO</p>
<p>What do I do to make myself standout? Like community service hours or something?</p>
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<p>No, everyone does community service. Stand out activities are those others are not commonly doing. it could be following any passion. Kids start companies and charities, they win major national and international odors, they write books and star in movies.</p>