9 things that are harder to get into than Stanford

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You might be surprised to learn that these things are harder to get into than Stanford.

Stanford University's acceptance rate remained extremely low for the class of 2021, with 4.7% of applicants accepted into the prestigious California-based school.

That means Stanford is the most selective college in the US, beating out all Ivy League institutions.

But while getting into Stanford might seem like a nearly impossible task, many other achievements in life - like acceptance into some elementary schools - are more difficult than earning a spot within the school's prestigious walls.

Read below to see nine things that are harder to get into than Stanford.