Most selective colleges ranked - where to find info?

While putting together my college list, I'm keen on shortlisting some highly selective colleges. Could anyone point me in the direction of a reliable source where these colleges are ranked based on selectivity?

Sure, it sounds like you're seeking a resource to measure which colleges are most selective. You could certainly go with U.S. News and World Report, which is one of the most respected and widely used college ranking systems. Schools are grouped into categories like National Universities, Liberal Arts Colleges, and more. U.S. News determines the rankings partly based on selectivity, which includes factors such as acceptance rates and average SAT/ACT scores of admitted students.

Also, CollegeVine has a service called School List. This tool helps you build a balanced list of 'Safety,' 'Target,' and 'Reach' schools based on your profile. When you insert your grades, test scores, and other info into CollegeVine's Chancing Calculator, you'll get an idea of your chances of admission, helping to reveal where those selective colleges might land on your school list.

Remember, while school ranking and selectivity are important, you should also consider other aspects such as the academic programs, culture, housing, location, and financial affordability while making your college list. It's essential to choose colleges where you feel you'd be happy and thrive academically and socially, not just highly selective schools. Happy college searching!