Colleges That Change Lives

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Choosing the right college is crucial yet challenging. This revised edition of a classic guide introduces forty outstanding colleges that may not be on your radar. Hilary Masell Oswald has conducted her own tours and interviews to expand on Loren Pope's original work, providing a comprehensive resource organized by geographic region. Each profile offers essential information, including admissions standards, curriculum highlights, extracurricular activities, and faculty insights. A new chapter addresses how students with learning disabilities can find suitable schools. This guide is invaluable for high school students and their parents seeking more than just sports and parties in their college experience. Oswald spent over a year visiting colleges, gathering vivid portraits from students, faculty, and alumni. The book features a new introduction, a Required Reading section, and is divided into five regions for easy navigation, showcasing urban, suburban, and rural campuses. Profiles include admissions criteria, rankings for post-graduate opportunities, and student engagement statistics, covering everything from campus atmosphere to dining quality and study abroad options. With over 150,000 copies sold, this guide remains essential for students, whether they are high achievers or exploring their college options for the first time. After reading, you'll be eager to visit these hidden gems.