Students rank their "Dream Schools" based on academics, campus life, reputation, and career prospects.#1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Location: Massachusetts
A leader in technology, innovation, and research#2 Harvard College
Location: Massachusetts
Ivy League university known for law, business, and medicine#3 Stanford University
Location: California
A hub for entrepreneurship & tech near Silicon Valley#4 Princeton University
Location: New Jersey
Known for liberal arts, research, & financial aid programs#5 Yale University
Location: Connecticut
Famous for law, arts, and humanities programs#6 Columbia University
Location: New York
Ivy League university with a strong global reputation#7 New York University (NYU)
Location: New York
Top choice for arts, business & media studies#8 University of Michigan
Location: Michigan
Known for strong engineering, business & athletics
Top research university with a vibrant campus life#9 University of Pennsylvania (UPenn)
Location: Pennsylvania
Prestigious Ivy League university
Home to Wharton, one of the best business schools#10 University of California—Los Angeles (UCLA)
Location: California
Top public university with excellent academics & sports
Hollywood’s neighbor—great for film & media studies
