About College Admissions: U.S.: Top Colleges and Universities

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. Today's newsletter takes a look at the colleges and universities that frequently top the national rankings. Always keep in mind that national rankings of "top" and "best" schools may have little to do with the college that is best for you. Your college selection needs to be based on your own interests, personality and goals. Top National Colleges and Universities These colleges and universities all have highly selective admissions, high graduation rates, award-winning faculty, excellent financial aid for qualifying students, and strong academic programs: Top Private Universities Top Public Universities Top Liberal Arts Colleges Top Engineering Schools Top Undergraduate Business Schools Top Women's Colleges Top Catholic Colleges and Universities Best 4-Year Graduation Rates Top Colleges by State Check out my top picks for individual states. Schools were chosen based on factors such as first-year retention rates, four- and six-year graduation rates, selectivity, financial aid, academic reputation, curricular innovations, and student engagement. Choose a State: Alabama | California | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Maryland | Massachusetts | Michigan | Minnesota | Missouri | New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Pennsylvania | Tennessee | Texas | Virginia | Washington College Rankings - Are They Helpful? NACAC, the National Association for College Admission Counseling, recently released a study on attitudes towards the U.S. News & World Report rankings of undergraduate colleges and universities. In general, admissions counselors and officers had a negative view of the rankings. Learn more Low SAT Score? What Now? SAT scores from the May 7th exam were released on Saturday. If your numbers aren't what you had hoped for, don't panic. You still have a lot of options for getting into an excellent college. Learn more. College Admissions Ads Colleges Universities Top 10 Universities List of Colleges MBA Colleges Ranking Featured Articles College Admissions Timeline Choosing a College Sample Admissions Essays What's a Good SAT Score? Master These 12 College Interview Questions What Counts as an Extracurricular Activity?   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles SAT Scores - What's Good? ACT Scores - What's Good? Waitlisted? What Now? Rejected? Can You Appeal? Advertisement