The term ‘Ivy League’ officially refers to an athletic conference in
which sports teams of eight prestigious universities and colleges in
north-eastern US compete. However, the term now has wider connotations including
academic excellence, selective admissions and social elitism.
Here are the Ivy League institutions and their locations:
·
Brown
University, Providence, Rhode Island
·
Columbia
University, New York City, New York
·
Cornell
University, Ithaca, New York
·
Dartmouth
College, Hanover, New Hampshire
·
Harvard
University, Cambridge, Massachusetts
·
Princeton
University, Princeton, New Jersey
·
The
University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
·
Yale
University, New Haven, Connecticut
Why join an Ivy League
institution?
Some factors that distinguish Ivy League schools from other academic
institutions include:
·
Top
ranking
Ivy League schools
are some of the most prestigious educational institutions, worldwide. They are listed
in the top fifteen of the US News & World Report university rankings and
other prominent ranking systems.
·
Academic
rigor
Courses offered at
Ivy League schools are much more academically rigorous than comparable courses
at other universities.
·
Access
to every available resource
The Ivy League
schools are home to various historic documents, artefacts, state-of-the-art
labs and research facilities. Their students have access to excellent libraries
and study space too.
·
Excellent
alumni network
The Ivy League
schools have substantial alumni networks. This will give you opportunities to
interact with some of the prominent people in the country. When searching for a
job, alumni connections may be your best bet.
How to get into an Ivy League
school?
The Ivies have acceptance rates less than 10%. Here are some practices
to keep in mind if you are planning to apply to an Ivy League school:
·
Have
an excellent GPA
·
Get
excellent standardized test scores
·
Get
involved in at least one extracurricular activity that is unique
·
Take
on responsibilities as a leader in the areas you excel
·
Fulfill
all requirements in the application process
·
Ensure
that your essay is well-written
Which Ivy League school is
right for you?
All Ivy League schools in USA have academic reputation. Students from
various parts of the world study there. Each of these institutions offers
numerous undergraduate and post graduate courses. If you have an intended major
or area of study, compare the course offerings at the Ivy League schools to
determine which school to join to pursue your academic interests.
Also consider the location of the Ivy League schools. Harvard, Yale,
Columbia, Brown, and the University of Pennsylvania are the urban Ivy League
schools. While Princeton is in a suburban setting, Cornell and Dartmouth are in
rural settings. Figure out if you want to go to school in an urban, suburban,
or rural area.
