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What are the top research universities in the United States?

Hey everyone! As a junior in high school, I'm starting to think about which colleges I want to apply to. I know I want to attend a research university, but I'm not sure which ones are considered the best. Can anyone provide a list of top research universities in the US to help me begin my search? I'm planning to major in computer science. Thanks!

a year ago

Hi! It's great to see that you're starting your college search early. Research universities can offer exceptional opportunities for computer science majors. Here are some top research universities in the United States for computer science:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

2. Stanford University

3. Carnegie Mellon University

4. University of California, Berkeley

5. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

6. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

7. University of Washington

8. University of Michigan

9. University of Texas at Austin

10. University of California, San Diego

Good luck on your journey, and I hope this list helps you begin your search!

a year ago

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