About College Admissions: U.S.: The Universities in the Sweet 16

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. March Madness is in full swing. Today's newsletter takes a look at the schools in the Sweet 16 from a college admissions perspective. Learn what it takes to get into one of these Division I universities, and learn about each school's Division I athletic conference. The Universities in the Sweet 16 Below the sweet 16 are ranked by their acceptance rate. Click on a university's name to get the school's description, average SAT and ACT scores, costs, financial aid information, most popular majors, and more... Duke University (19% admitted) UNC Chapel Hill (32% admitted) University of Richmond (33% admitted) San Diego State University (36% admitted) University of Florida (43% admitted) University of Connecticut (54% admitted) Florida State University (60% admitted) Marquette University (62% admitted) Ohio State University (62% admitted) Brigham Young University (64% admitted) University of Wisconsin (67% admitted) Virginia Commonwealth University (71% admitted) Butler University (73% admitted) University of Kentucky (74% admitted) University of Arizona (75% admitted) University of Kansas (91% admitted) The Division I Conferences in the Sweet 16 The universities in the Sweet 16 come from a range of NCAA Division I athletic conferences. Learn about the schools in each conference by following the links below: Atlantic Coast Conference (Duke, UNC Chapel Hill, Florida State) Atlantic 10 Conference (Richmond) Big East Conference (Connecticut, Marquette) Big Ten Conference (Ohio State, Wisconsin) Big 12 Conference (Kansas) Colonial Athletic Association (Virginia Commonwealth) Horizon League (Butler) Mountain West Conference (BYU, San Diego State) Pac 10 Conference (Arizona) Southeastern Conference (Florida, Kentucky) Top Maryland Colleges and Universities Maryland has a rich mix of public and private colleges. My top picks for the state range from a tiny private college to a large public university. See who made my list of the top 15 Maryland colleges and universities. If Rejected from a College, Can You Appeal? Decision letters often get sent out during the second half of March, and, unfortunately, many students will find themselves the recipients of bad news -- the dreaded college rejection letter. But is a rejection really the end of the road? Learn about times when you can appeal a rejection. See More About:  rejection letters  appeal letters  College Admissions Ads College Universities School Admission MBA Admission Apply Admission Featured Articles College Rankings College Admissions Timeline The Art of Getting Accepted College Admissions Essays: Samples, Critiques, and Writing Tips Standardized Tests: PSAT, SAT, ACT, and TOEFL Paying for College and Financial Aid   More from About.com Discover the Disney Dream Disney's newest cruise ship has something for every family member, from the Aqua Duck watercoaster to adults-only lounges. More> Cruise the Celebrity Eclipse The Eclipse features luxurious interiors, a spa, and the "iLounge" where guests can check email and create their own photo books. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Junior Year Timeline College Interviews SAT Scores - What's Good? Deferred? What Next? Advertisement