Here's something I've been wondering, which college holds the record for being the most applied to across the nation?
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is traditionally the most applied-to university across the nation. Consistently, UCLA receives the highest number of applications among all American universities. For example, for the Class of 2024, UCLA drew in over 100,000 freshman applications. Factors such as UCLA's renowned academic programs, diverse student body, picturesque location, and public Ivy status contribute to its high application numbers. However, keep in mind this varies from year to year, with other large public universities like other University of California campuses, the University of Southern California, and New York University also often receiving a large number of applications.
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