Rankings & Grades Picking a college is hard, but we’re here to help. The lists at the beginning of this book group 200 schools in a variety of categories. Interested in location, size, or selectivity? Check the lists. Curious about which schools have the best dining, dorms, or local atmosphere? We rank those, too. Cross-compare between the different lists to find the schools that match all of your needs.  Individual School Profiles Dive into our school-specific sections and find out why those colleges you have your eye on scored well in one category and poor in another. Just like the original College Prowler guidebooks, each school’s section is student-written and provides its own unique dialogue to help you discover if the college is right for you.

The Big Book of Colleges 2007

Test Preparation

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College guides written by students for students. Your ultimate source for honest, unbiased information, College Prowler delivers an inside look at the top colleges and universities in the United States. Complete with thousands of student quotes, grades, stats, and reviews, this college guide offers a comprehensive collection of college information. See how students rate their campus when it s time to look beyond the brochures and talk about the issues that really matter. Picking a college is hard, but we're here to help. The lists at the beginning of this book group 286 schools in a variety of categories. Interested in location, size, or selectivity? Check the lists. Curious about which schools have the best dining, dorms, or local atmosphere? We rank those, too. Cross-reference between the different lists to find the schools that match all of your needs. Dive into our school-specific sections and find out why those colleges you have your eye on scored well in one category and poor in another. Just like the original College Prowler guidebooks, each school's section is student-written and provides its own unique dialogue to help you discover if the college is right for you.

Big Book of Colleges 2010

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No university affiliations. No half-truths. No out-of-touch authors who haven't been in school for decades. A class project turned company, College Prowler produces guidebooks that are written by actual college students and cover the things students really want to know. Unlike other guides that jam everything into a five-pound book and devote only two pages to each college, our single-school guidebooks give students only the schools they want and all the information they need. From academics and diversity to nightlife and sports, we let the students tell it how it is. In addition to editorial reviews and grades for 20 different topics, more than 80 percent of each guide is composed of actual student reviews of their school. Whether readers are looking for Best and Worst lists, Did You Knows? or traditions, College Prowler guides have it all. Our books are the only place for local slang, urban legends, and tips on the best places to find a date, study, or grab a bite to eat.

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College guides written by students for students. Brigham Young University Students Tell It Like It Is A BYU experience is unlike anything else. The things that you will learn go far beyond what is taught in the classrooms, and the people that you will meet are exceptional. Researching the school, and being familiar with the rules and expectations of students, will make the transition smoother and help you get the most out of your BYU experience. Looking at BYU statistically, you realize that what you are getting is a great education at an amazingly low price. But what the statistics can't tell you is the unique and defining experience you will have while attending BYU. Hopefully this book will paint a broader picture of what BYU is and what a BYU student can hope for and expect. Ashley Vance, Author Brigham Young University Things you'll need to know that College Prowler can tell you . . . On Living Standards: * Visitors of the opposite sex are only allowed in the living room and kitchen and are not allowed to use the bathroom. * Visiting hours are 9 a.m. to 12 midnight, or 1:30 a.m. on Fridays. * Students must abide by the BYU Honor Code. * Students are expected to follow the dress code. * Students are responsible for keeping their guests to these guidelines. On Strictness: "By signing your name to the Honor Code, you are saying that you will live by strict rules, and BYU will not let you forget it. The Honor Code Office is the biggest threat on campus, and no one wants to be called by them. Students will most definitely be kicked out of school for drug and alcohol offenses, as well as possibly suspended for things such as curfew violations and being found in the bedroom of someone of the opposite sex. Again, due to the Mormon culture, things such as cheating and lying are looked down on by peers and not tolerated by authority." On Guys and Girls: "The guys at BYU are pretty stellar, with exceptional academic performance, adequate conversation skills, and admirable goals and ambitions. Just be sure to do the ring check. It's very likely that the hot guy in your biology class is married with two kids." "Seriously, the girls are nicer than I thought they'd be! The skinny, tan, drop dead gorgeous ones are actually nice and humble. I thought that would never happen here!" Do you have what it takes to be a part of the BYU experience? Find out what level of personal dedication it requires, straight from the students' mouths. Visiting campus isn't enough. Read our Brigham Young University insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years. Discover if BYU is Right For You.

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College guides written by students for students.Bryn Mawr College Students Tell It Like It IsTips to Succeed at BMCTake the swim test during Customs Week. Make friends outside of your Customs group freshman year. Find professors you love and then take all of their classes. Read (but don't give too much weight to) the professor ratings in the Disguide: www.disguide.com. If you have the slightest inclination to travel, consider study abroad. Don't stress about room draw; all of the dorms have their advantages. This is, of course, a very small sampling of what you need to know before choosing Bryn Mawr College. If we told you everything, you wouldn't buy the book! Check out the College Prowler Bryn Mawr guidebook to get the full lowdown on . . .Guys and Girls (or in this case, just Girls)"I would not characterize Bryn Mawr as a 'lesbian school,' but there are quite a few girls who like girls on campus. But certainly, the dating pool is much wider here if you like girls than it would be at a coed institution." Academics"Professors are, for the most part, excellent, compassionate, engaging, and brilliant people. Teachers here treat you as intellectual equals, and are willing to go out of their way to ensure that you succeed."Local Atmosphere"What I like is that there are a bunch of other colleges in the area, so it's pretty easy to meet and socialize with other students. Haverford and Villanova are each five minutes away, Swarthmore is about 20 minutes away, and Penn is just a short train ride into the city. If I didn't have these schools nearby, as much as I love Bryn Mawr, I think I'd die."And much more. Find out if BMC truly has something for you, straight from the students' mouths.Visiting campus isn't enough.Read our Bryn Mawr College insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years.Discover if Bryn Mawr is Right For You.

Bryn Mawr College Pa (College Prowler: Bryn Mawr College Off the Record)

College guides written by students for students. Carleton College Students Tell It Like It Is Let College Prowler give you the inside scoop on Carleton College's traditions before you go...you don't want to misinterpret something and end up with an awkward situation on your hands. Take this tradition for example... 
Screw Your Roommate: During fall term, roommates get a chance to set each other up on blind dates. This event is usually reserved for freshmen that finally decide to take the plunge and talk to the opposite sex. Screw Your Roommate dates can be extremely awkward, but they can also be a blast. This is the most dreaded event of the year for a lot of Carls, but for a select few it's the most anticipated. 
The main reason why people usually end up choosing Carleton is its academics, but the main reason they stay is because of the people. Unlike at larger schools, you will not get lost at Carleton unless you make a conscious effort to do so. Sure, the academics are stressful, but the friendships and life experience you'll gain at Carleton is invaluable. Given Carleton's high retention rate, it's pretty evident that Carls are satisfied with their school. What is it about Carleton that keeps them there? 
"The classes are fantastic. I've never had a class with more than 50 students, and most are under 20. The small class size promotes good discussion and encourages participation. They're amazing. The professors here are just as interested in the students they educate as they are in the subjects they teach. To describe them: honest, dedicated, accommodating, supportive, intelligent, and pleasant." 
"Carleton is bizarrely fun and stressful. We work hard, but it's very much you against your work as opposed to you against the next student. Your friends and professors want you to do well, almost as much as you want yourself to. You are very much looked after in this regard. People are genuinely interested in what they're doing, and they come expecting the intense academic atmosphere and quirky social scene that only a high-ranking school in rural Minnesota could provide." 
But as with so many schools, not everything at Carleton is perfect. 
"People here are mostly not hot. The Carleton goggles hit you after a few weeks and you become numb. Visiting other schools, especially large public ones, makes you realize just how hard the rest of the world tries to look good. There are very eclectic people here, and it shows in people's appearance." 
"Do brunettes count as diverse? Granted it's more diverse than Minnesota, but that's not saying much. There's lots of emphasis on diversity, but, in reality, don't come here if that's what your looking for." 
Are you a student that could overcome the cons and have an amazing Carleton experience? Get all the info you need to make that decision, straight from the students' mouths. 
Visiting campus isn't enough. 
Read our Carleton College insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years. 
Discover if Carleton is Right For You.

Carleton College MN 2007 (Off the Record)

College of Wooster Oh 2007 (Off the Record)

Grinnell College Ia 2007 (Off The Record)

Lewis & Clark College or 2007

College guides written by students for students. Macalester College Students Tell It Like It Is Did you know that Macalester was once dubbed "America's Hottest Liberal Arts College"? How about that students at Macalester represent all 50 states and international students compose 14% of the student body? In fact, an estimated one in six Macalester students comes from one of 89 foreign countries. So students here aren't just hot, they are exotic hot. International must be a theme, since more than 50% of Macalester students study abroad. In the past five years, Macalester students have studied in over 63 different countries. But don't let good looks fool you - Macalester's acceptance rate is only 39%. (Good looking and smart? What are the odds!?) And what do all of these good-looking smarties wear? According to our student author, it's not smarty pants. As is evident by the bouts of streaking on campus, many students prefer their birthday suits. But it's not all fun and games at Mac. "Mac is about finding your own niche; it's not like a university where you can go to some frat kegger and meet a lot of people. Here, you kind of have to make an effort. But it is worth it in the end. If you are really going to college to get an education and have some fun while you are at it, then this is the place to be. If you want to party your butt off, go somewhere else." Find out if Macalester has something for you, straight from the students' mouths. Visiting campus isn't enough. Read our Macalester College insider's guide and discover what it feels like to be on campus for 4 years. Discover if Macalester is Right For You.

Macalester College MN 2007 (Off the Record)

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