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At the Colleges of Distinction....

• the average faculty-student ratio is 13:1; the average class size is about 20.

• on average, there are 70-150 clubs, organizations and activities available for students to get involved with; 80% of students live on campus.

• the school makes it easy for students to study abroad, pursue internships, perform undergraduate research, and get involved in other hands-on learning.

• admissions look for well-rounded students, and look for criteria such as community service and co-curricular involvement, in addition to strong academic performances.

The schools in Colleges of Distinction...

• have a great track record of success. On average, 95% of their graduates are employed or enrolled in postgraduate study within 6 months of graduation.

• consciously develop citizenship and leadership qualities as part of their educational philosophy.

• were selected by a diverse group of guidance counselors and admissions professionals with input from educators, parents and students.

• include both public and private colleges, as well as single-sex schools, research universities, engineering schools, historically black colleges and other diverse options.