Can i get into an Ivy League college with a 3.8 GPA?

Have your father donate a building to the University that you would like to attend. Works most of the time.

It is possible -- but not a slam dunk. 75% of the students who get into those schools are in the top 10% of their class and have SAT scores above 2100. Many have GPAs above 4.0 due to taking AP classes. You will certainly get into a good university, though.

It's possible but not likely. You will have a better shot at getting into a smaller private school in your state. On the other hand, if you are very good at a sport, you may be able to get in. You would still have to pay full tuition since the Ivy leagues do not offer athletic scholarships, but it is a way in.

Possibly. How you do, once you're 'in', is more important than what school you got into. Of course there are exceptions, but suffice it to say, it's up to you, not up to what school you get into. Have fun, balance work w/ a social life, and don't worry so much. It's only a few yrs, and it does NOT permanently dictate how your life will be.

That is not a high enough average to get you in, unless you have some really excellent other things to show. Have you won any national or state individual championships, or been a leader on a National team champion? Have you won science fairs, published an article, won a major grant, had your own TV program, etc.. It might sound unbelievable but a lot of top college kids have already done this stuff before they arrive. What have you got?

The word functions on connections. Don't be naive thinking that 2000+ SAT and 4.0 GPA is an open road to Ivy League. For some it is, but there are many unofficial procedures involved, basically - personal connections. Good luck and don't despair! The university you go to is not a prediction how well you do in the future!

Your GPA and SAT will be ratiod. The lower your GPA, the higher your SAT will need to be. If you're aiming for Ivy league or Stanford, it will probably be VERY difficult to get in with a 3.8, unless of course you score a perfect SAT. Even then there's no guarantee as Ivy league schools are very selective (hell even what race/gender you are matters, don't believe me? Ask the Korean kid that scored a 1600 (in 1996) and had a 4.5 GPA that couldn't get into Harvard)

okay of my three friends who applied to stanford only one got in. they were all ranked in above the top 5%, had GPA's above 4.0. The one who got in had more extracurriculars like debate and stuff, and her GPA was above 4.0 and her SAT was perfect. My other two friends were both not accepted, and both had near perfect scores and were exceptional students as well. so i guess if you are well-rounded, you have a chance and you should try. but to be honest, it is very slim.

A raw GPA score is not a clear indicator of your chances of getting into a University. The GPA must be coupled with the grading policy of the school. No all high schools grade the same, nor do all Colleges and Universities grade the same for that matter. For example, my high school set an A as a 94, a B as an 86, etc. and did not give plus or minus scores or extra points for taking an AP class. So basically you could get a 93 average in every class in high school, pass the AP exam, and still graduate with a 3.0. However ,when you apply to universities, your school guidance counselor should send along with your transcript an explanation of GPA calculation. Good luck!