Saturday, November 28, 2009

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Self-Defense Classes Gain Popularity on College Campuses

More students jump at chance to learn self-defense skills in a college setting. more >>

7 Strategies for Coping With the Unexpected

What should you do if you're wait-listed? What if your top choice will admit you only in January? more >>

How to Find College Loans

It takes some serious tracking to hunt down the cheapest loans. Here are paths to follow. more >>

Narrowing Your College Choices

The secrets of coming up with a shortlist. more >>

How to Scrape Together Cash for College

The recession knocked the traditional model on its head. Figure out who still has the money to help you more >>

Profile: Finding the Perfect Match

Martin Luther King Jr. Academic Magnet High School grads tell their stories, dish out admissions tips. more >>

Methodology: A+ Schools for B Students

How <i>U.S. News</i> Collects Data: Common Data Set

About the Rankings and Methodology

Harvard and Princeton Top the U.S. News College Rankings

The 2 Ivy League schools lead the national universities in the America's Best Colleges 2010 rankings. more >>

Road Trip: Colorado's University of Denver

We toured four schools in the Centennial State and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

Methodology: Ranking Category Definitions

How we differentiate colleges and universities more >>

The Challenge for Black Colleges

Like all schools, historically black colleges have their strong points and their drawbacks. more >>

Go Out of State at In-State Prices

Some agreements allow a discount for students from nearby states. But you have to know where to look. more >>

Road Trip: Florida's Ringling College of Art and Design

We toured four Florida schools and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

Find Out What Makes Colorado Schools Different

We toured four schools in the Centennial State and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

How One Class Got to College

A look inside the college admissions process for several high school seniors. more >>

See a Whole Host of Options in the Sunshine State

We toured four Florida schools and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

Road Trip: the University of Florida

We toured four Florida schools and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

Road Trip: Chicago's DePaul University

We toured some of Chicago's top schools and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

Road Trip: the University of Central Florida

We toured four Florida schools and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

Road Trip: Colorado State University

We toured four schools in the Centennial State and found out what it's like to attend them. more >>

Why <i>U.S. News</i> Ranks Colleges

Best Values Rankings: Frequently Asked Questions

How to Use the Rankings Wisely

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