<p>Which of the elite institutions compare one applicant to others in his/her region rather than against those of the entire nation?</p>
<p>Schools will generally not admit to comparing applicants from the same region or even school, and will deny. having such “quotas.” That said, geographical diversity is considered desirable in a student body, so where you come from is going to affect your application particularly if there are many qualified applicants from your area.</p>
<p>There are ~7-8 girls from my class of 47-48 applying to my top choice…:(</p>