Expand the information of the top five schools:

1, Princeton University

Princeton University (formerly known as New Jersey College) was founded in 1746, which is older than the United States itself. Therefore, its history is rich and colorful. During the American Revolution, there was a battle in Princeton, and British soldiers even occupied Nassau Hall. It is also a proud member of the Ivy League. The colors of the school are orange and black.

2. Harvard University

Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in America. Built in 1636, its historical hall witnessed countless celebrities. Famous alumni include Teddy Roosevelt, John F Kennedy, Benazir Bhutto, Bill Gates, Barack and Michelle Obama. Their motto "truth" means "truth".

3. Yale University

186 1 year, Yale university awarded the first doctoral degree in the United States. However, at that time, it was called Yale University. This university is a member of a respected Ivy League school. Yale University receives more than 35,000 university applications every year, but the admission rate is very low, only 6%. Their mascot is a bulldog named Shuaidan.

4. Stanford University

Stanford University enjoys a high reputation all over the world. Famous alumni of Stanford include Nobel Prize winners, Olympic medal winners and billionaires. The school is located in the middle of Silicon Valley, which is known as the technology capital of the United States. The admission rate of this university is very low, only 4%. Of the approximately 47,450 applicants, less than 65,438+0,900 students were admitted.

5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Latin motto of the college means "mind and hand" and emphasizes hands-on learning. Massachusetts Institute of Technology played a key supporting role in influential periods in world history, and developed technology during the Cold War and World War II. The average ACT score of freshmen is between 34 and 36, and the SAT score is between 1500- 1570.