Hey all, I'm not sure where I want to go to college yet, but I am trying to explore options based on location. Can anyone suggest a resource or personal opinion on the top universities by state?
Sure, I can give you a broad list of some well-regarded universities in various states. However, I recommend focusing on your own preference for size, academics, extracurriculars, culture, setting, financial aid, scholarships, among other things while deciding on a college. Each student will have a personal 'best fit' school.
- Alabama: University of Alabama, Auburn University- California: Stanford University, California Institute of Technology (Caltech), University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley)
- Florida: University of Florida, Florida State University- Georgia: Emory University, Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
- Illinois: University of Chicago, Northwestern University- Massachusetts: Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), Harvard University- New York: Columbia University, New York University (NYU)
- North Carolina: Duke University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC Chapel Hill)
- Pennsylvania: University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Carnegie Mellon University (CMU)
- Texas: University of Texas at Austin, Rice UniversityIt's important to remember that this is far from comprehensive and there are countless wonderful schools across the country. If you're interested in a particular field of study, this list could look very different, as some universities might have particularly strong programs in your areas of interest. Do your research and consider what's most important to you in your college experience!
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