first choice
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In Canterbury, Kent, triplets Scarlett, Grace and Tabby Taylor said they were ecstatic for themselves and each other after getting into their first choice universities.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Another record number of students are expected to find out they have secured a place at their first choice of university.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
The 78% acceptance rate reflects the percentage of California residents who applied for first-year admission and were admitted to any of the nine campuses, not necessarily their first choice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
You can protect your retirement while your daughter receives an excellent education, just perhaps not at her first choice of college.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Gale would be my first choice, but it's unlikely I'll ever see Gale again.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
