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Princeton tops is a dream school for many students. Like most other Ivy League colleges, the university is known for its rigor and increasingly competitive applicant pool.

The University of Pennsylvania is an Ivy League university located in Philadelphia. “Penn,” as it’s colloquially known, was the first university in the U.S. to offer both undergraduate and graduate studies. Originally founded in 1740 as a charity school and church, Benjamin Franklin proposed in 1749 to turn it into an institution of higher education after publishing his famous essay, Proposal Relating to the Education of Youth. The university has come a long way since then, becoming one of the most prestigious universities in the country.  

NYU has long been a top-choice school for many students, and with an admissions rate under 10% in recent years, it is also exceptionally competitive.

Known for its rigorous academic programs, particularly in engineering and technology, the Georgia Institute of Technology — better known as Georgia Tech — attracts applicants from around the globe. Located in the bustling city of Atlanta, Georgia Tech is one of the top public research universities in the U.S. Admission is highly competitive, so prospective students need to start early to build a strong applicant profile.  

Legal careers offer the opportunity to help others, solve complex problems, and earn a significant living while building skills that can apply across many areas of practice. Many students are eager to get involved in the profession by attending law school, as evidenced by an 8% surge in enrollment.

When it comes to college acceptances, many applicants view Harvard University as the gold standard for admissions success. While the Ivy League college may not be a best-fit option for every student, there’s no doubt that plenty of future applicants are eager to gain a seat in Harvard’s next class of admitted students. So, what does it really take to get in? 

Why do colleges use standardized tests, and how are testing policies changing? In this episode of the Just Admit It! podcast, IvyWise experts Tasha, Claire, and Carl discuss how colleges use test scores and provide tips on preparing for the SAT or ACT.

As one of the eight prestigious Ivy League institutions, Brown University is a dream school for many students. However, the Brown acceptance rate is one of the lowest in the country

Approximately 2,000 colleges and universities in the U.S. currently have test-optional or test-free policies for first-year applicants. Other schools have since reinstated their standardized testing requirements.

Curious about the testing policies of the schools on your best-fit list? Check out our recently updated list.

If Princeton is at the top of your list for best-fit colleges, you know that every component of your application counts. With an acceptance rate of 4.06% for the class of 2030, it’s clear that applicants are going to have to submit their best work to be competitive, and that includes writing compelling supplemental essays.