For more than 20 years, this leading guide to more than 300 colleges and universities has been an indispensable source of information for college-bound students and their parents. Hip, honest and straightforward, the Fiske Guide to Colleges delivers an insider's look at the academic climates and the social and extracurricular scenes at the "best and most interesting" schools in the U.S., plus Canada and Great Britain.<br><br>Includes:<br>-- Fiske's exclusive academic, social and quality-of-life ratings<br>-- The 40+ schools that deliver the best education at the most reasonable costs<br>-- Lists of each school's strongest majors and programs<br>-- Candid tips from each school's current students<br>-- A self-quiz to help understand which college is right for a student<br>-- Vital information on how to apply<br>-- "Overlap" listings to help students expand their options<br>-- Selectivity statistics and SAT and ACT ranges<br>