<p>Some schools put a greater value on undergraduate research, especially in the social sciences and humanities, which put students in a better position to apply for research Fulbrights. Other schools (sometimes the same schools) have really excellent language and area studies departments and heavily supported study abroad programs (usually their own) which makes it more likely that applicants for teaching Fulbrights will succeed. </p>
<p>Mentoring and good support offices are also helpful.</p>