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Fast Facts About Colleges of Distinction
Colleges of Distinction...
• is a guidebook and website profiling nearly 200 of the best places
to get an undergraduate education.
• focuses on what really matters to college students: the quality
of their campus experience, their classes, and graduate outcomes.
• describes each college using the “Four Distinctions”:
Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Community, and Successful Outcomes.
• offers helpful tips and information to students, parents, and
guidance counselors alike.
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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.
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