Ivy League: Admission Process
Universities Ranking
| Ivies | US News National | US News Global | QS World Ranking |
| Harvard | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Princeton | 1 | 16 | 12 |
| Columbia | 2 | 6 | 19 |
| Yale | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| Penn | 8 | 13 | 16 |
| Cornell | 17 | 22 | 18 |
| Brown | 14 | 119 | 60 |
| Dartmouth | 13 | 247 | 203 |
Ivy League Universities Locations
| Name | Location |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT |
| University of Pennsylvania | Philadelphia, PA |
| Dartmouth College | Hanover, NH |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
Ivy League Universities Acceptance Rate
Harvard University: Acceptance Rate: 5%
Yale University: Acceptance Rate: 7%
Princeton University: Acceptance Rate: 6%
Columbia University: Acceptance Rate: 6%
Brown University: Acceptance Rate: 8%
Dartmouth University: Acceptance Rate: 9%
University of Pennsylvania: Acceptance Rate: 9%
Cornell University: Acceptance Rate: 11%
Things to Remember
Remember to check the admission requirements carefully, including test scores (SAT, GRE, LSAT, GPA), recommendations, extra-curricular activities, and other academic achievements. They matter!
How to Apply
Universities accept applications through the following mediums.
Common Application (CommonApp)
https://www.commonapp.org
Universal College Application
https://www.universalcollegeapp.com
The QuestBridge National College Match Application
https://www.questbridge.org/high-school-students/national-college-match
Coalition Application
https://www.coalitionforcollegeaccess.org/mycoalition-intro
university online application for Postgraduate Students
Application Requirement
- Previous Academic Records
- Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent (For postgraduate programs)
- Proof of English Language Proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL)
- Test Scores Required for specific courses (GMAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Statement of Purpose / Application Essays
- Resume / CV
- Application Fees
- Proof of Finance
- Valid Passport & Visa for International Students
The selection process at these universities is challenging, and the requirements are quite higher. Though the requirements will vary with the universities, please check my Ivy Leagues universities to know the exact university requirements.
