There are literally thousands of universities in the United States. It is often difficult to tell which universities will offer the best opportunities. In this section, we are focusing on the reputation of the university.

There are a number of prestigious universities in the United States. For example:

Applying to these universities often takes longer time because the requirements are higher than many other. The acceptance rate is also low which means that only a few percentages of all applicants are finally accepted into the university. Compared to other universities, these universities usually cost more than $40,000 per year in tuition alone.

What do these universities offer that others do not? Depending on whom you ask, they might tell you; quality of education, highly competent professors, focused peer students, and reputation of the university. In the United Sates, having a well-known and respected university on your resume can often give you an edge in the job market and in your career. Companies are familiar with the quality of well-known universities and that could make it easier to get an interview or land a job.

There are several organizations that rank universities and their programs each year. These top lists are divided into fields of specialization. For instance:

To lists top universities by categories, check out USA News’ website.

There is no secret that many of these universities have produced highly successful scientists, business people, and entrepreneurs.

Example of successful people:

The admission is often semi-secret process where the acceptance rate is as low as one out of 20 applicants. With a several hundred-dollar application fee, you can assume that the students applying believe they have a good chance of getting admitted. Thus, only the best of the best are usually admitted. If you are lucky enough to get in, the student body is highly dedicated to their studies. Many of them are likely to be the future leaders of large companies or make an impact in many other areas of society.