<p>I honestly don’t understand the point of your question. Even if there <em>were</em> 3 that were overwhelmingly considered the “best” (and there aren’t), as gibby said, there’s no way you can petition or “earn” or “write” your way in unless you’re a legacy, so why make yourself unhappy (if you don’t) or self-satisfied (if you do)? Each has its own quirks, personalities, pros and cons regarding location, etc. My daughter was mildly disappointed to be in TD (because it doesn’t house freshmen on Old Campus) but within 24 hours of arriving was thrilled that she can spend four years living in the college. And of course, her closest friends live there as well.</p>