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Guide to Most Competitive Colleges : Detailed and up-to-date profiles of more than 65 of the most academically demanding colleges in America (Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges)
Guide to Most Competitive Colleges Detailed and uptodate profiles of more than 65 of the most academically demanding colleges in America - Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges This directory for high-achieving students presents detailed profiles for nearly 70 of the most academically competitive four-year colleges across the United States. Each essay has been written by a recent graduate of the college being profiled. Information covers admissions requirements, academic programs, social life and activities, nearby off... more »-campus activities, available sources of financial aid, application procedures, student enrollment, a description of campus environment, library and research facilities, and many other significant details. Near the end of this directory, college applicants will find a valuable chapter recommending strategies to increase their chances of acceptance and academic success after they are enrolled. These include application strategies, essay-writing strategies, financing strategies, and study strategies. Finally, A Most Competitive Comparison chart offers at-a-glance statistics for each school. High school student counselors will value this directory as a vital addition to their reference shelf, and students seeking information on the nation's very best colleges will find exactly what they're looking for.« less