<p>Well…there are many schools out there that are highly selective in admissions but not all that rigorous unless you seek out super rigorous profs and courses…so to some extent it depends on you.</p>
<p>WashU St Louis is a tough school and the kids we saw there on our tour were all like alice in wonderland, “I am late, late, late…for a very important date!” And triple majoring and way too much caffeine. I am not exaggerating. Fact.</p>
<p>So if that is what you want, its out there, from a first class institution with superb professors and programs. My D got waitlisted and so we are not there. But its a great school.</p>
<p>Make a list of 3 or 4 schools and then visit them as soon as possible and TALK TO KIDS on campus. Then make your choice.</p>