I'm beginning the college application process and I was wondering which schools are known for having the highest selectivity. Any help would be appreciated!
There are quite a few highly selective colleges in the United States. While I can't provide an exhaustive list, I can give you some examples of colleges that are known to be extremely selective every year. Here are a few noteworthy examples and their approximate acceptance rates:
1. Stanford University - 4% acceptance rate
2. Harvard University - 4% acceptance rate
3. Columbia University - 5% acceptance rate
4. Princeton University - 5% acceptance rate
5. Yale University - 6% acceptance rate
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - 7% acceptance rate
7. California Institute of Technology (Caltech) - 6% acceptance rate
8. University of Pennsylvania (Penn) - 8% acceptance rate
9. Brown University - 6% acceptance rate
10. Dartmouth College - 8% acceptance rate
These are just some of the most selective colleges in the country. Remember that selectivity can change year to year, and that there are many other excellent higher education institutions with varying levels of selectivity. As you continue your college search, make sure to consider your fit with the institution and its programs, not just its selectivity. Good luck with your college application process!
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