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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. Every August some of the major players in the college admissions field publish their rankings. In the first week of August, Forbes and Princeton Review released their 2012 rankings of undergraduate colleges. Later in the month we'll see U.S. News & World Report. Forbes 2012 List of America's Top Colleges Now Available Unlike US News & World Report, Forbes does not take a school's reputation into account and instead tries to keep the emphasis on the quality of teaching and value of the degree. Read about the 2012 Forbes rankings. Princeton Review's Top-Ranked Green Colleges This week The Princeton Review released its 2012 edition of The Best 376 Colleges. One of the features of the book is a "Green Rating" for each college. Some colleges do much better than others when it comes to practices, policies, and classes that value sustainable practices. Learn about the nation's 16 greenest colleges. Also check out The Princeton Review's financial aid honor roll. See More About:  green colleges  college rankings  Top Pick Colleges and Universities from About.com When I choose my top pick colleges, I focus most on student success and student engagement with heavy weight placed on retention rates, and 4-year and 6-year graduation rates. Top Universities Top Liberal Arts Colleges Top Public Universities Top Engineering Schools Top Undergraduate Business Schools Top Women's Colleges Top Catholic Colleges Best 4-Year Graduation Rates Top Colleges by Region How to Choose the Perfect College - 15 Points to Ponder In truth, all these rankings have little to do with what will be the best college for you. As you narrow down your choices, consider these 15 features of the perfect college. Each feature is illustrated by Laura Reyome. See More About:  choosing a college  college short lists  liberal arts colleges College Admissions Ads Business Schools College MBA Rankings Top MBA Colleges MBA Universities Featured Articles Master These 12 Interview Questions 8 Ways to Demonstrate Interest SAT Scores for the Ivy League 6 Tips for a Winning Short Answer Avoid These Supplemental Essay Mistakes Essay Tips and Samples for the Common Application   More from About.com 10 Bathroom Remodels There's nothing worse than a bathroom remodel that looks like it belongs in a gas station. If you're looking for inspiration, you'll find it in these luxe, lush photos. More> Inspired Bathroom Tile Choices New tile can transform your bathroom in countless ways, whether you're looking for a playful, colorful child's bath, a cool and elegant sanctuary, or a bold sophisticated escape. 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? Common Application Essays 12 Bad Facebook Photos Advertisement