Hey there, fellow stress-buddies. I live in VA and I sort of want to stay close to home for college. Anybody have any info on the toughest colleges to get into here in Virginia?
Hello! In terms of selectivity, two of the most competitive colleges in Virginia are the University of Virginia (UVA) and Washington and Lee University. Both of these schools have acceptance rates that fall below 25%, with UVA's being around 17% and Washington and Lee's around 17%.
Another highly selective school is William & Mary, with an acceptance rate of around 32%. Despite the higher acceptance rate compared to UVA and Washington and Lee, the school maintains high academic standards, with the middle 50% ACT scores for admitted students ranging between 32-34 and the middle 50% SAT scores between 1370-1510.
Additionally, Virginia Tech is quite competitive, especially for some of its highly ranked programs, such as engineering. It has an overall acceptance rate of approximately 57%, but individual programs may have lower rates.
Keep in mind that these are rough estimations and might vary slightly. It's also worth noting that these colleges look for more than just strong academic profiles. They value students who have demonstrated commitment to extracurricular pursuits, leadership roles, and community involvement.
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