Understanding College Acceptance Rates

So I'm just starting the college application process and it's all a bit overwhelming. Can you guys help me out? What are the 100 hardest colleges to get into in America based on acceptance rate?

While I can't list all 100, I'll definitely give you a glimpse into the top 20 colleges with the lowest acceptance rates based on the most recent data. Do note that an applicant’s chances of acceptance can vary greatly, depending on many factors like intended major, Extracirculars, grades, scores, etc.

1. Curtis Institute of Music

2. Stanford University

3. Harvard University

4. California Institute of Technology (Caltech)

5. University of Chicago

6. Princeton University

7. Yale University

8. Columbia University

9. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

10. Duke University

11. University of Pennsylvania (Penn)

12. Pomona College

13. Brown University

14. Claremont McKenna College

15. Northwestern University

16. Dartmouth College

17. Swarthmore College.

18. Williams College

19. Vanderbilt University

20. Johns Hopkins University.

Remember, a low acceptance rate doesn't necessarily mean the school is better. It's crucial to find schools that are a good fit for you academically, socially, and financially.