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Which college is considered the most difficult to get into?

I know college admissions can be really competitive, but which school is known for being the absolute hardest to get into? Just curious.

a year ago

The difficulty of getting into a particular college can vary from year to year, as acceptance rates are influenced by factors such as the number of applicants and the overall strength of the applicant pool. That being said, some colleges are consistently known for being highly selective and having relatively low acceptance rates.

Historically, Stanford University, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have been among the most difficult colleges to gain admission to. All three have acceptance rates that hover around 3-5%.

Many other institutions, like Princeton, Yale, and the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), are highly selective and have similarly low acceptance rates, and acceptance rates across the board have been declining over the last several years. But the three listed above are generally regarded as three of the absolutely most selective.

Don't get discouraged, though - many applicants are still admitted to these schools every year, and there are also plenty of excellent schools out there that are more accessible. So, focus on the factors you can control, find schools that are a good fit for your personal and academic goals, and try not to worry too much about acceptance rates. Good luck with your college process!

a year ago

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