Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges

Every high school student with a fine academic record—as well as their parents and guidance counselors—can profit from the information contained in this college directory. It presents detailed profiles of approximately 65 of the most academically competitive four-year colleges across America, with information on campus environment, academic programs, tuition and fees, sources of financial aid, student enrollment, and much more.

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Every high school student with a fine academic record?as well as their parents and guidance counselors?can profit from the information contained in this directory. Up-to-date articles describe more than 60 of the most academically competitive four-year colleges across America, with information on campus environment, academic programs, tuition and fees, sources of financial aid, student enrollment, and much more. Each school?s description has been written by a recent graduate, which gives you a sense of what it?s like to learn, study, and take part in social activities on the campus. You?ll also find sidebar features, including thumbnail descriptions of faculties, names of prominent graduates, and for many schools, names of nearby restaurants, social spots, and traditional school events.