Barron's Guide to the Most Competitive Colleges (4th ed)

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-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.

Students seeking information on the nation's very best colleges will find exactly what they're looking for.