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Time of India
21 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Want to get into Harvard or Ivy League? These 10 qualities matter most apart from your academic scores
Campus of Harvard University in Cambridge Each year, more than 60,000 students submit applications to Ivy League universities, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. However, fewer than 10% of those applicants receive offers. In 2024, Harvard University reported an acceptance rate of just 3.59%, admitting 1,937 students out of 54,008 applications, according to The Harvard Crimson. While Yale University admitted just 3.7% of applicants, Columbia University followed closely at 3.9%. Princeton University accepted 4.6%, Brown University reported an acceptance rate of 5.4%, while Cornell University had the highest among the Ivies at 8.4%, according to Class of 2028 admissions data released by Ivy Coach, a prominent college admissions consultancy. It's a no-brainer that your GPA, SAT/ACT scores, and overall academic performance form the foundation of your application, but in today's competitive admissions landscape, grades alone won't make you stand out. Ivy League admissions officers are looking beyond numbers to identify students who bring more than just academic strength to the table. Here are 10 core traits that will give you an edge over others while it comes to admission in an Ivy League college. Intellectual curiosity A 4.0 GPA tells them you're smart, but intellectual curiosity shows them you care why things work, not just how. Elite schools are ecosystems of ideas, they want students who ask bold questions, not just answer them. Pro tip: Include examples like independent research projects, unconventional reading lists, personal essays, or passion projects that reflect your hunger to learn beyond the syllabus. Grit in unflashy places Everyone highlights overcoming big obstacles, but the Ivy League often notices grit in the quiet grind, like the student who tutors others even while still working to strengthen their own math skills, or who rebuilds a school club that no one cared about. Pro tip: Use your application to highlight moments when you showed up consistently, like mentoring juniors or keeping a school club active, simply because it mattered to you. Nuanced leadership They're not looking for class presidents, but they're looking for students who lead through impact, not titles, like starting a mental health peer line, or organising a coding bootcamp in your local language. Pro tip: In your application, spotlight where your initiative created change. Use specifics like who benefited, what shifted, and why it mattered. Capacity for solitude Ivy League life is fast-paced and noisy but top students know how to step back, reflect, and redirect. Schools increasingly value introspective minds that can self-regulate, not just outperform. Pro tip: Mention habits like journaling, reflective blogging, solo travel, or personal art projects. These reveal your ability to step back and think beyond performance. Interdisciplinary thinking Future-ready students don't think in silos. The applicant who connects biology to climate storytelling or psychology to product design often stands out more than the one who's just 'good at science.' Pro tip: Share work that connects unexpected fields, like using psychology to design better tech tools or blending storytelling with environmental science. The ability to disagree thoughtfully Elite classrooms thrive on debate but they watch for how you engage, not dominate. Can you challenge ideas without burning bridges? Can you shift your stance with grace? That's rare and valued. Pro tip: Include things where you engaged in respectful debate, listened actively, or changed your point of view after hearing another perspective. Cultural agility Top colleges are global villages, they value students who aren't just diverse on paper, but can navigate diverse spaces with authenticity and ease. Pro tip: Describe when you built understanding across differences, like collaborating on a multicultural project or navigating a new environment with empathy. Original voice In an ocean of applications, the ones that echo are not the loudest, but the most true. Ivy League readers are trained to spot manufactured passion and reward those who write and speak like themselves. Pro tip: Let your personality come through in your writing by using your natural tone, sharing honest reflections, and avoiding overused templates. Strategic risk-taking Playing it safe rarely stands out. The Ivy League notices students who've made calculated risks like quitting a mainstream path, building something no one asked for, or challenging the status quo with clarity. Pro tip: Talk about a time you took a thoughtful risk, like starting something new, stepping away from a safe option, or speaking up when it mattered. Future literacy What does the future need? Ivy League schools want students who are already wrestling with that question, not just those preparing for the past. Pro tip: Demonstrate how you're thinking ahead by engaging with topics like climate change, ethical AI, or global equity through your projects or opinions. Final thought Getting into Harvard or the Ivy League isn't about ticking off achievements. It's about signaling a mindset, the kind that doesn't just react to the world but rewires it. You don't need to be extraordinary in everything, but in at least one thing, you need to be unmistakably you. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Top 2028 in-state quarterback Oscar Sloan to camp at Notre Dame
Top 2028 in-state quarterback Oscar Sloan to camp at Notre Dame Notre Dame is set to host one of the best quarterbacks in the Class of 2028 for a prospects camp Monday. Center Grove (Greenwood, IN) sophomore Oscar Sloan will be in South Bend after he unofficially visited campus for the first time April 2. The 6-foot-2, 170-pounder has scholarship offers from Maryland and Purdue, among others, and he is also on the radar of programs such as Nebraska and Penn State. While Notre Dame has yet to get a 2027 quarterback pledge, it isn't stopping Marcus Freeman and his staff from showing interest in some of the top signal-callers in the 2028 cycle. Noah Grubbs is the lone QB committed in the 2026 cycle. Sloan spent his eighth-grade campaign at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, before starting his high school career at Center Grove. He started all junior-varsity games as a freshman and played in a couple varsity games as well, and he projects as the varsity starter this fall. Contact/Follow us @IrishWireND on X (Formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Notre Dame news, notes, and opinions. Follow Dave on X: Miller_Dave
Associated Press
5 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation Celebrates Milestones for My Missouri (MyMO) Scholarship Promise
ST. LOUIS, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MOHELA, a non-profit governmental corporation dedicated to helping the student loan borrowers it serves, proudly announces two major milestones through The Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation (MSLF). The Foundation, established by MOHELA in 2010, has selected its newest class of high school freshmen, the Class of 2028, to join the My Missouri (MyMO) Scholarship Promise program, which provides up to $10,000 in scholarship funds to Missouri students from low-income backgrounds. At the same time, the inaugural MyMO cohort—the Class of 2025—is graduating from high school and preparing to enter college this fall with their full scholarship awards in hand. 'These students represent the future of Missouri,' said Melissa Findley, Executive Director of the MSLF. 'We're proud of every student who made a four-year commitment to themselves, their education, and their future. MyMO is more than a scholarship—it's a roadmap to success.' Celebrating the Class of 2025 Roughly 78 students across the state, including Drew Edmondson of Nixa High School, successfully completed all MyMO benchmarks throughout high school. These requirements included maintaining a GPA of 2.5 or higher, meeting attendance standards, completing ACT testing, FAFSA filing, and other key college readiness activities. Graduates will receive $10,000 in scholarship funds—disbursed evenly over four years—and a $100 contribution to their Missouri 529 college savings account. Drew, who plans to attend Ozarks Community Technical College and later transfer to Missouri State University to study Media Production, exemplifies the determination and promise at the heart of the MyMO program. Welcoming the Class of 2028 MSLF also welcomes a new group of incoming freshmen to the MyMO program. These students will begin a four-year journey guided by structured academic and college-readiness benchmarks. Each year, they have the opportunity to earn $2,500—up to a total of $10,000—toward tuition at any eligible Missouri institution. Benchmarks begin in 9th grade and include GPA and attendance goals, participation in program events, and activities such as researching colleges, completing the ACT, visiting campuses, and submitting the FAFSA. Program Impact Open to Pell-eligible students who are Missouri residents, MyMO removes financial barriers and prepares participants for success through proactive planning and support. The scholarship funds are paid directly to over 70 eligible nonprofit Missouri colleges, universities, and technical schools. 'MyMO provides a long-term, supportive framework for students who may otherwise believe college is out of reach,' said Findley. 'The results speak for themselves—we're seeing the impact in real time, and we're just getting started.' To learn more about the Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation, visit About Missouri Scholarship & Loan Foundation MSLF, established by MOHELA in 2010, is dedicated to providing innovative financial solutions and career development opportunities for Missouri students, particularly those with financial need, to prepare for and successfully complete their higher education journeys. About MOHELA MOHELA is a non-profit, governmental corporation with 40 years of experience and a track record of providing exceptional customer service to the borrowers it serves. MOHELA plays an essential role in the student loan ecosystem, providing support and assistance for around 9 million borrowers. Media Contact: [email protected]
New York Times
12-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Quarterback Brady Quinn impresses Notre Dame on unofficial visit — wait, what?
Brady Quinn was on Notre Dame's campus on Monday afternoon to spend some time with head coach Marcus Freeman and his assistants. He felt great being back in South Bend, having last visited in early April. And when he picked up a football to show off his arm in front of the coaches, Quinn felt as confident — and as accurate — as ever. Advertisement '(Quarterbacks) coach Gino (Guidugli) said I killed it,' Quinn said. 'I just think I had a really good performance.' Oh, by the way, this Brady Quinn is 16 years old and lives in Naples, Fla. — not the Brady Quinn who starred at Notre Dame in the mid-2000s and departed with 36 school records. This Brady Quinn is a Class of 2028 quarterback recruit who has already garnered 20-plus offers — but not one from Notre Dame (yet). And yes, he is named after the other Brady Quinn. 'I guess when I was born was around the time when Brady Quinn was really good,' young Brady said. '(My dad) was a big Notre Dame guy, so I guess I just got the name from that. 'But he never expected me to be a quarterback or to be this good. So it's kind of a shocking coincidence that this is all happening right now.' Indeed, Steve Quinn, Brady's father, has been a passionate Notre Dame football fan since he was a young boy. 'Both of my uncles went to school there,' Steve said. 'And so as far back as I can remember, I remember watching the games.' Steve, who played collegiately at Valley City State, an NAIA school in North Dakota, has been to at least one Notre Dame game every year since he was about 8. When the Fighting Irish beat Penn State in the Orange Bowl in January to clinch a spot in the national championship game, he may or may not have received a couple of noise complaints from other guests at the hotel in which he was staying. His fandom runs deep. 'I'm one of those homers,' he said with a contagious laugh. When Steve and Lori Quinn were thinking of names for their first son in the mid-2000s, the father-to-be made a pitch for Brady. It was not well received. 'She said, 'No. You can't do that,'' Steve recalls. They named him Carter instead, and he, too, is a quarterback, in the Class of 2026. Advertisement The next time around, with the couple expecting a second child, Steve tried again. And this time, Lori agreed. If the baby were a boy, fine, he would be Brady Quinn. 'I remember when we got the ultrasound and the nurse looked over to me and she goes, 'Do you want a boy or a girl?' And I went, 'Well, I want another boy, of course,'' Steve said. 'And she looked over at my wife and she's like, 'Do you always give him everything he wants?' That's how she told me we were having a boy. I was like, 'YES! It's gonna be Brady Quinn!'' The other Brady Quinn acknowledged this is a first. 'I've had parts of the name like, obviously, 'Brady' or 'Quinn' or something along those lines,' the former Notre Dame QB said of people naming loved ones after him. 'Sometimes there's been, 'Hey we have a couple dogs, one's name is Brady, one's name is Quinn,' something like that. I think this is the first that I can recall that happens to fit the bill, has the name, but also happens to be a quarterback, and obviously he's getting recruited by Notre Dame, which is pretty cool.' The younger Brady Quinn has leaned into the fun and laughs right along with people who crack jokes about his name or ask him how he got it. It's neat, he said, to have the same name as someone so highly regarded as Quinn. When Notre Dame Brady Quinn found out about Florida Brady Quinn from Peter Vaas, the former quarterbacks coach at Notre Dame, he sent him a private message: 'If I can ever be of any help,' it read, 'let me know. God bless.' Now the younger Brady Quinn is hoping he'll have the chance to play at Notre Dame, too. 'A Notre Dame offer would mean a lot to me,' he said. 'Notre Dame would probably be one of my top schools. Can you really say no to Notre Dame? With everything and the history of that university and stuff like that, it would mean a lot to me.' Advertisement Quinn hopes an offer arrives this summer. Guidugli liked what he saw from Quinn on Monday and told him that Notre Dame plans to turn its attention to 2028 quarterbacks after it decides who to offer in the Class of 2027. Just this week, Quinn picked up offers from Michigan and Indiana, which joined South Carolina, Virginia Tech, North Carolina, Pitt and Miami among the Power 4 schools that are pursuing him. The younger Quinn finished his freshman season at First Baptist Academy with 2,549 passing yards and 33 touchdowns against nine interceptions after taking over the starting role in Week 4. Notre Dame and Clemson would be his two 'dream' offers, he said. Meanwhile, Steve has already joked that if Brady ends up at Notre Dame, he's buying a house in town. The other Brady Quinn is rooting for his namesake. 'Maybe he shatters every record I have,' he said. 'It'd be awesome if that story came full circle.' (Top photo of Brady Quinn courtesy of Brady Quinn)
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Ohio State Makes Move for Brother of Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Ohio State Buckeyes football program has had plenty of talented wide receivers throughout the program. In recent years, the Buckeyes have had stars such as Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Curtis Samuel, Parris Campbell, Emeka Egbuka and plenty more. Advertisement Another one is Marvin Harrison Jr., who was selected No. 4 overall in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Now, Ohio State is trying to stick with the Harrison family ties, and rightfully so. On Sunday, it was revealed that Ohio State has sent out an offer to Jett Harrison, a Class of 2028 wide receiver who is the younger brother of Marvin Harrison Jr. Former Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports Jett Harrison revealed the news on his Instagram account with four words: "Thanks for the offer." Harrison plays at St. Joseph's Prep School in Philadelphia and still has a long way to go in his school career. On his IG page, Harrison also posted offers previously from Tennessee, Boston College, Syracuse and Duke, so there are a number of programs expressing interest in him already. Advertisement In November 2023, Marvin Harrison Jr. had an honest assessment of Jett, per Lantern Sports. "He's great. He's definitely more talented than I ever was at that age," Marvin Harrison Jr. said. "He sees me here [at Ohio State] and naturally he wants to follow in my footsteps." At the time, Jett was just 14 years old, and now he has an offer in place from Ohio State as he looks to follow in his brother's footsteps. Related: 5-Star WR's Social Media Post After Colorado Visit Builds Speculation
