Bengaluru: IVY League Universities are considered as the crown jewels of global education system. Most students with sound academic record aspire to pursue education in one or other IVY League university. However, a few succeeds given the constraints of available seats.
In India, many students annually prepare for going abroad for pursuing higher education. The trend has gained momentum in recent years as the per capita income of Indians rises. According to recent study, a total of 13,35,878 (about 13.36 lakh) students are pursuing their higher education abroad in 2024. Canada, the US and the UK are the preferred destinations for students, the study shows.
Students aiming for the US usually aspire to get enrolled in IVY League universities. However, with their extremely low acceptance rates, the preparation has to be sound.
Before that, let’s know what are the universities that come under IVY League.
Ivy League is a cluster of eight private universities in the United States. These are:
- Brown University
- Columbia University
- Cornell University
- Dartmouth College
- Harvard University
- University of Pennsylvania
- Princeton University
- Yale University
The admission procedure to IVY League universities is multifaceted and demanding. It needs both a strong academic record apart from intellectual curiosity and leadership qualities.
Key to getting admissions:
- Academic Excellence
- Extracurricular Activities
- Well-rounded and engaging essays
- Letters of Recommendation
- Intellectual Curiosity
These five factors are evaluated by the admission committees of IVY League universities for getting admissions.