Hi everyone, I'm trying to gauge how competitive the application process might be for some colleges. Does anyone have a list of colleges that receive the most applications each year? High application volume often means more competition, and I want to keep that in mind before putting my time into an application.
Hello! I understand your need to discern the intensity of competition before diving into the application process. While the numbers change slightly each year, here's a list of colleges known for consistently receiving a large number of applications:
1. University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
2. University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
3. University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
4. University of Southern California (USC)
5. New York University (NYU)
6. University of Florida
7. University of Texas at Austin
8. Boston University
9. University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine)
10. University of California, Santa Barbara (UC Santa Barbara)
High application numbers do increase competitiveness, but it's crucial to not be discouraged or deterred by them. Remember that the match between you and a school extends beyond acceptance rates, and that a holistic application presenting your authentic self can make a difference. Good luck with your applications!
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