Hello, I'm a junior gearing up for college applications and wanting to get a realistic sense of the competition. Could anyone tell me the top 10 most applied to or popular colleges in America?
Sure, competitive colleges attract a large number of applications every year due to their reputation, strong programs, and the opportunities they provide. As per the most recent data, some of the most applied-to colleges in the United States include:
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. University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine)
6. New York University (NYU)
7. University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB)
8. Boston University (BU)
9. University of California, Davis (UC Davis)
10. Penn State University (PSU)
Please note that high application numbers also often mean lower acceptance rates, so it is beneficial to have a balanced list of safety, match, and reach schools when you apply.
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