Okay, so I'm not exactly a straight A student, but I'm super excited about going to college. Do any of you know of any colleges that are easier to get into but still have solid programs? Preferably schools that aren't super competitive. Thanks!
Absolutely, there are many universities that are less competitive but still have strong programs. One thing to further expand on, however, is the area you're interested in studying. Schools often have specific strengths within different areas, so identifying a general interest will enhance the accuracy of the suggestions.
That said, here are a few schools across well-rounded fields:
1. Arizona State University (ASU): ASU is one of the largest universities by enrollment in the U.S., offering over 300 undergraduate academic programs. They have excellent programs in Business, Engineering, and Art. The acceptance rate is usually around 90%.
2. University of Oregon: It's a public research university with an acceptance rate of about 86%. They have strong programs in Environmental Studies, Journalism, and Architecture.
3. San Jose State University (SJSU): It’s part of the CSU system and known well for its programs in Engineering, Art, and Design, and Business. The acceptance rate is usually around 75%.
And for liberal arts colleges, consider:
1. Hobart and William Smith Colleges: They offer great humanities programs and are known for their commitment to service and community engagement, and also have a less competitive admissions process than some liberal arts colleges - the acceptance rate is around 70%.
2. University of Puget Sound: It's a liberal arts college on the West Coast with an acceptance rate of about 83%. They have strong programs in Science, Music, and International Relations.
As you build your college list, you may find college search engines useful, like CollegeVine's, which allows you to filter schools based on a range of factors, including selectivity and programs offered, as well as other factors like location, size, student/faculty ratio, admissions requirements, and so on. This tool can help you build a list of schools that are sure to be a good all-around fit for you.
Good luck!
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