Hidden Ivies

Based on Howard and Matthew Greenes' years of counseling experience as well as exclusive surveys and interviews with students, college presidents, deans of faculty, and other administrators, The Hidden Ivies presents an inside perspective of these 63 renowned academic institutions. In this fully revised and updated edition, featuring new institutions that have established themselves as Hidden Ivies, leading educational consultants Howard and Matthew Greene go school-by-school to show you:Why these are unique institutions of exceptional meritWhat criteria to use in evaluating different programsWhat each admissions office is looking forStudent perspectives on their college experiencesThe value of pursuing a liberal arts educationChoosing a college is one of the most important decisions a student will ever make. With costs rising, so many schools to choose from, and the competition for acceptance more intense than ever before, The Hidden Ivies offers invaluable insights and advice to help students choose and apply to the right schools?the places where they will thrive academically, socially, and personally.