Colleges admitting over 50% AND with recognized areas of excellence

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University of Hartford (83%) and Lander University (67%) have a program where you earn Montessori certification, state (CT/SC) teaching certification and a BS in Education.

Xavier University (88%) has a program, but your BS is in Montessori Education rather than elementary or early childhood.

These options are unique in that almost all other options offered through a university are either Master’s or online programs resulting in Montessori certification but not a BS.

Montessori certification is worldwide, so there are international opportunities for a kid looking to travel.

I really tried to get D22 to look at this program, but she wasn’t interested in UHart.

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RIT - ~70%

Photography - always highly ranked /top 10 nationally for photography
Engineering - (US news (#51) with quite high starting salaries)

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Forgot to mention U Indiana’s department of Folklore and Ethnomusicology… undergrad and grad. Unique and renowned. Admit rate of 80% or so but truly a gem of a program.

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DePaul University has an acceptance rate of 65-70%, but they have a highly-regarded film program. They are pretty well-known for theater as well. And they are generous with merit aid!

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University of South Carolina has a top program in international business.

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Marquette and Saint Louis University have 6 yr direct admit programs into their Physical Therapy schools that are ranked top 20 and top 26 respectively.

D22 is at Saint Louis University and is so thankful to not be worrying about applications for PT school. She also loves that she’ll be done with her schooling a year early (us parents are thrilled at the cost savings).

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Springfield College in Massachusetts has a 75% acceptance rate, but their health sciences programs are highly regarded. They have direct admit to their DPT physical therapy program and to their physician’s assistant program, both of which have accelerated options, I believe. Physical Education (teaching) is also exceptional.

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East Carolina University - Maritime Studies https://history.ecu.edu/maritime-studies/ aka underwater archaeology

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U of Cincinnati (88%) is outstanding for Classics, with one of the largest faculties in the country.

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U of North Texas (72%) is nationally recognized for music, especially jazz studies. I think we have a few UNT music parents on CC.

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SUNY Potsdam, acceptance rate of 85% is exceptional for Music Education.

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Earlham College has an acceptance rate of 73% and has excellent pre-med programs and very impressive acceptance rates to medical school.

University of Scranton has an 81% acceptance rate and an excellent DPT program (and strong health sciences.)

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Beloit college. Highly regarded programs in Anthropology and Environmental science 57% plus 70% ea.
https://www.usnews.com/best-colleges/beloit-college-3835/applying#:~:text=Beloit%20College%20admissions%20has%20an,score%20of%2026%20and%2031.

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And the NICEST kids…

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Yes. I agree. My daughter went there and all the kids we met were fantastic and smart.

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Is the thread about - actual recognized leaders in high admission programs.

Or just schools that people know are strong, even if the schools aren’t recognized in rank or another way?

I read it as the former but many of the answers are the latter.

Just want to ensure if I add, it’s applicable to your definition.

Thanks

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Lawrence University, Wisconsin - nationally recognized and top BS=>PHD producer in PHYSICS

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My preference is the former, but I also understand that some of these things might be difficult to quantity.

So how about we allow both scenarios, and ask posters to highlight external sources that show its strength when possible.

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University of Colorado Boulder (80%) has a highly ranked physics department with multiple options for concentration.

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Per Princeton Review, U Houston is the top Entrepreneurship program year after year, besting under 50% acceptance Babson.

According to College Transitions, Oregon and SMU are leaders in Advertising while College Factual names Michigan State, SMU, Temple, Washington State and Oregon in its top 10.

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