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 ibest and most interestingi schools in the U.S., plus Canada and Great Britain. Includes: A self-quiz to help you understand what you are really looking for in a college; Lists of strongest majors and programs at each college; Vital information on how to apply, including admissions & financial aid deadlines, required tests & each school's essay questions; "Overlap" listings to help students expand their options; Selectivity statistics and SAT and ACT scores; indexes that break down schools by price & state; a list of schools with strong programs for learning disabled students; plus all the basics, including email addresses and university website.