Getting into Ivy League?

i really want to get into cornell because my cousin went there and my dad has this thing about wanting me to go to a "known school" like her. And it seems like a good school. i want to major in biology and go into pre med??
any suggestions on what my grades have to be and what i need to get in?
Answers:
Cornell is obviously a very good school. Go to Princeton Review.com or buy any descent college guides, and you will see what kind of average SATs and GPAs the entering Freshman class gets. However, keep in mind that where you go to undergrad really does not matter all that much. What is far more important is your curriculum and your academic performance once you are in college. With excellent grades in college, membership to academic honors societies, and outstanding grad test scores you'll get in any outstanding med school you want. It's at this stage you should worry about going to a brand-name school. Because that will make a huge difference in your professional opportunities. But, that is really not the case for undergrad. You could go to your top local State university, save a lot of money, study not quite as hard as your counterpart at Cornell, and get a higher GPA. In the end, doing so if you are self motivated may get you ahead of the Cornell crowd.

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You might want to take a few minutes and look through their website. Chances are, you have to be well rounded academically and with your extra-curricular activities. You will have to have excellent grades (I would think 3.75 or higher), excellent SAT scores, have excellent references, and be able to show your true colors in your admission letter/interview. The site should give you a better idea of what they want and expect from applicants. Good Luck!

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cornell sucks
go to brown
its liberal, beautiful and open minded

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You have to get really good grades definately in the top 5 or 10% of your class. Probably score over 600 on math and reading on the SAT. you also have to have a good extracurricular base and good teacher recommecdations and a good esaay. you also have to be a "well rounded student". my cousin just got in as a transfer student. if you dont get in for your freshman year try apply for a transfer. you never know. just work hard.

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