<p>The October 6th issue was it? of the new yorker published an article
about orgins of Ivy University admission process and how the universities became brand-values rather than institutes of quality education? </p>
<p>The writer mentioned few interesting points, and at one point he said that Ivy Universities look for generally 4 qualities?
Academic, Personality, Leadership (? I am not sure about that one.).. and Atheletic.
I was wondering if these actually are the qualities that Ivy Schools look for, and if it is true, then is it much more beneficial for students to be atheletic than other things?, say artistic or musical ? I am just so curious ....
Thanks for reading this , hope to get many replies</p>
<p>Which one are you are unsure about: leadership or athletics?</p>
<p>Athletics, artistics...are consider EC and are treated about the same.
Athletcs stand out if you are national or international ranked, and at
that level it does come out ahead out vs say 12 years of piano. Now being athletic and an athletic recruit is a different thing. For example, you are a rising senior and a star on a nationally-ranked volleyball team, and your coach calls the coach of the Ivy school that have a need for talent in that area, and they placed your application into the recruit pile ? A favorable outcome is likely if you are not just a jock but also have fairly amazing academics. Remember Ivys want students who can compete with other students in the school, first and foremost.</p>