Colleges of Distinction

Colleges of Distinction is a college guide with a unique approach. Instead of looking for the richest or the most famous schools, we ask about what really matters:

Which colleges are the best places to learn, to grow, and to succeed?

Today's high school juniors and seniors are faced with a college search that is pressure-filled and highly commercial in nature. A world of publications exists just to offer rankings for colleges, identifying so-called "top" schools. Often these rankings do not take into account what really matters about a college: the success of its graduates, the quality of its teaching, the atmosphere of its campus, and so forth.

The goal of Colleges of Distinction is to provide students, counselors, and parents with information about schools that excel in these key areas. We describe schools that take a holistic approach to admissions decisions, that consistently excel in providing undergraduate education, and that have a truly national reputation.

We also give students, counselors, and parents an unbiased look at the college admissions process. We look at the myths surrounding college admissions, provide tools for self- assessment, and provide insights from college admissions professionals, high school counselors, students, and parents.

You’ll find both prominent names and “hidden gems” on our list of colleges and universities. They all share excellent reputations among high school guidance counselors and education professionals, not to mention employers and graduate schools. Their classrooms are among the most exciting in the country; their programs are some of the most innovative.

If it sounds like these are the colleges you’re looking for, keep reading to learn more about the schools.

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