Columbia: With an acceptance rate of 6.1%, admission to Columbia is extremely competitive. Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to have a GPA of around 4.13, and an SAT score of close to 1580, or an ACT score of around 34.
Harvard: Taking everything above into consideration, here are our recommendations: Recommended Harvard SAT score: Composite SAT score of 1580 or higher. Recommended Harvard ACT Score: Composite ACT score of 34 or higher. Earn a GPA of 4.0 or higher (weighted)
Cornell: To be safe, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1540 SAT and a 4.07 GPA or higher to be above average. This is only part of the challenge - after this, you'll need to impress them beyond your academic scores, with your accomplishments and extracurriculars.