Even though he was accepted/admitted/approved to several top universities,

While most of his family is medically-minded--his father and two brothers are all doctors--Wang's passion has always been music. Even though he was accepted/admitted/approved to several top universities, Wang chose a smaller college and pursued a career in music.

Do all of the bolded words fit in the above sample and mean about the same? Thanks.

Nona The Brit wrote:

No. Approved doesn't fit here at all. accepted by or admitted to (different prepositions).

Thanks, Nona.

I think your suggestions make perfect sense, but the original does use "accepted to." So, I wonder if it sounds right by any chance.