Top Business Colleges
1. University of Pennsylvania (Upenn)
Wharton School of Business
Philadelphia, PA
Acceptance rate
5.9%
Avg SAT Score
1530
Avg GPA
3.93
2. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Sloan School of Management
Boston, MA
Acceptance rate
4.5%
Avg SAT Score
1535
Avg GPA
3.96
3. University of California Berkely
Haas School of Business
Berkely, CA
Acceptance rate
11.3%
Avg SAT Score
1420
Avg GPA
3.94
4. University of Michigan
Ross School of Buissness
Ann Arbor, MI
Acceptance rate
17.7%
Avg SAT Score
1470
Avg GPA
3.88
5. New York University (NYU)
Stern School of Buissness
New York, NY
Acceptance rate
12.5%
Avg SAT Score
1520
Avg GPA
3.69
6. University of Chicago
Booth School of Buissness
Chicago, IL
Acceptance rate
5%
Avg SAT Score
1540
Avg GPA
3.95
7. Carnegie Mellon University(CMU)
Tepper School of Buissness
Pittsburg, PA
Acceptance rate
11%
Avg SAT Score
1540
Avg GPA
3.89
8. Cornell University
SC Johnson College of Buissness
Ithica, NY
Acceptance rate
7.5%
Avg SAT Score
1530
Avg GPA
3.90
9. University of Texas Austin
McCombs School of Buissness
Pittsburg, PA
Acceptance rate
31.4%
Avg SAT Score
1350
Avg GPA
3.83
10. Indiana University
Kelley School of Buissness
Indiana, IU
Acceptance rate
82.4%
Avg SAT Score
1290
Avg GPA
3.74
Top Business Extracurriculars
Competitions
These activities focus on structured challenges, often involving case studies, problem-solving, and the presentation of ideas.
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DECA
Develop leadership and entrepreneurial skills through role-play, written events, and real-world scenarios in marketing, finance, and management.
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FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Compete in events like business planning, financial modeling, and digital communication. Offers leadership conferences and networking opportunities.
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Stock Market Games
Learn investment strategies and financial planning by managing a virtual portfolio in realistic stock market simulations.
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Diamond Challenge
Submit innovative business or social ideas in this entrepreneurship competition, which provides feedback and funding opportunities.
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Hult Prize
Solve global issues by creating innovative business models that align with sustainable development goals (SDGs).
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Business Plan Competitions
Draft detailed plans to develop or expand a business idea and compete in events like the MIT Launch.
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​Volunteering & Leadership Opportunities
These activities emphasize community engagement, leadership, and skills development in real-world contexts.
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Junior Achievement (JA)
Engage in hands-on activities like creating a business, budgeting, or exploring career pathways through JA programs.
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Student Government
Gain leadership experience by managing budgets, organizing events, and representing student voices.
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Marketing Campaigns
Design and execute promotional strategies for local businesses or nonprofits, often helping community organizations.
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Fundraising
Build social entrepreneurship skills by organizing events or campaigns to support causes you care about.
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