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Toughest college to get accepted into?

Just out of curiosity, which college do you guys think is the hardest to get into? I know a lot of schools are super competitive, but is there one that's particularly notorious?

a year ago

It's difficult to point to just one college as the toughest to get into since admission rates and selectivity can vary from year to year. However, a few schools tend to consistently remain at the top in terms of low acceptance rates and highly competitive applicant pools. These colleges are typically part of the Ivy League and also include other highly selective institutions like MIT and Stanford.

Harvard University and Stanford University often have some of the lowest acceptance rates, hovering around 4-5% in recent years. Admissions at these schools are incredibly competitive, with thousands of highly accomplished applicants competition for a limited number of spots. Other colleges like Yale, Princeton, and MIT also maintain low acceptance rates and are quite difficult to gain admission to.

It's important to remember that the difficulty of getting into a particular school can vary depending on numerous factors, including the strength of the applicant pool, the specific major or program you're applying to, and the overall number of applicants. It's crucial to have a balanced list of reach, target, and safety schools when applying to colleges to ensure you have a strong chance at higher education. Keep in mind that while these prestigious colleges may be tough to get into, you can still receive an excellent education and have great outcomes at other excellent institutions.

a year ago

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