Hey all! I'm making a list of reach schools to apply to, and I'm really curious about which schools have the lowest acceptance rates. Which colleges are the most competitive in terms of admissions right now?
Hi there! I can provide you with a list of some of the colleges with the lowest acceptance rates. Keep in mind that acceptance rates are subject to change every application cycle, but these consistently rank among the most competitive. Here are a few of them:
1. Stanford University
2. Harvard University
3. Columbia University
4. Yale University
5. Princeton University
6. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
7. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)
8. University of Chicago
9. University of Pennsylvania
10. Brown University
Please remember that while applying to highly competitive colleges can be an exciting challenge, it's important to also have a balanced list of schools, including target colleges (where you have a stronger chance of being admitted) and safety colleges (where you are very likely to be admitted). This approach ensures that you have a range of opportunities regardless of the outcome at the most competitive colleges.
Good luck with your college applications!
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