Ivy League & College Chances Calculator
Find out if your dream school is a Reach, Target, or Safety. Our algorithm compares your GPA, test scores, and extracurricular profile against admitted student averages.
Admission Chances Predictor
Estimate your probability of acceptance based on academic and extracurricular profile.
Understanding Your Admission Chances
College admissions in the United States, particularly for elite institutions like the Ivy League (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.), is notoriously complex. It is not purely a numbers game. While a high GPA and perfect SAT score are often prerequisites to be considered, they do not guarantee admission.
Our calculator uses a Holistic Index to estimate your probability. We weigh your academic performance (GPA + Test Scores) alongside your extracurricular impact to categorize schools into three buckets:
- Safety (>70% Chance): Your academic profile is significantly stronger than the average admitted student. You are very likely to be accepted.
- Target (40-69% Chance): Your profile matches the average admitted student. You have a fair shot, but it's not guaranteed.
- Reach (<40% Chance): Your profile is below average for the school, OR the school is an "Elite" institution (acceptance rate < 15%) where admission is unpredictable for everyone.
The "Ivy League" Factor
For schools like Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Yale, the concept of a "Safety" school does not exist. Even with a 4.0 GPA and 1600 SAT, the acceptance rate hovers around 3-5%.
What Elite Colleges Look For
- 1. Academic Rigor:Did you take the hardest classes available (AP/IB)? Getting an 'A' in AP Calculus BC is worth more than an 'A' in regular Math.
- 2. Intellectual Vitality:Do you love learning for the sake of learning? This is often demonstrated through research, independent projects, or passion for a specific subject.
- 3. Impact:How have you influenced your community? Leadership isn't just a title; it's about tangible results (e.g., "Raised $10k for charity" vs "Member of Charity Club").
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