Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges Book

High-achieving high school students, their parents, and guidance counselors will find this directory especially enlightening and useful. It presents up-to-date discussions that describe more than 50 of the most academically demanding colleges across America, with information on admission requirements, academic and social life, tuition and fees, sources of financial aid, and more. A detailed description of each school is written by a recent graduate and gives readers a sense of what it's like to be there. There is also a section on successful admission strategies and essay-writing strategies. Sidebar features include short profiles of the faculty, lists of prominent graduates, and for many schools, nearby restaurants, social spots, and school events. This updated edition discusses several competitive schools not included in the first edition.