College students (more than 115,000 of them) reveal what life is really like at the nation's top schools. This must-have guide gives you college rankings like no other and covers all the essentials -- from academics to social life to financial aid, and everything in between. We also provide you with all the basics: admissions criteria, deadlines, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and more.

Best 361 Colleges uniquely ranks the nation's top schools in more than 60 categories, including:

·Professors Get High Marks
·Best Party School
·Dorms Like Palaces
·Great Campus Food
·Most Politically Active
·Diverse Student Population
·Class Discussions Encouraged
·Great College Newspaper
...and many more!