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Colleges with Excellent Programs in Computer Science (Including Animation and Game Design)
A career in computer science means earning big bucks, using the latest technology, and having almost guaranteed job security. We don't think there's anything nerdy about that.
The Experts' Choice: Colleges With Strong Programs in Psychology
Most liberal arts and sciences schools offer courses in psychology...after all, it's a core subject. But where can you find psych departments that go beyond the basics? The following colleges offer programs that are worth a second look.
FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
The Experts' Choice: Colleges That Inspire Success
Well, every college wants you to do well, but these are the colleges that the experts identified as colleges that offer personal attention to student needs and have a special focus on student success.
The Experts' Choice: Colleges for the Improved Student
Didn't do so hot your freshman and sophomore year of high school? Don't stress. These are the colleges the experts say are best for the student who has improved his or her grades in the last few years of high school.
Colleges Graduating the Most Rhodes Scholars
Rhodes Scholars are the rock stars of academia. They are handpicked based on academic and personal excellence, and Data is from 2015's graduating class. FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: The Rhodes Trust
Where NBA Stars and Legends Went to College
Discover where basketball greatness begins with our definitive list: Where NBA Stars and Legends Went to College. This curated collection highlights the college programs that helped shape some of the NBA’s most iconic players—past and present—and provides insight into the schools that continue to produce top-tier talent.
From powerhouse programs like the University of Texas, where Kevin Durant electrified fans before going pro, to LSU, which helped mold the dominant Shaquille O’Neal, each school on this list has played a pivotal role in a future star’s journey. Duke University, home to Jason Tatum and Kyrie Irving, remains one of the most prolific pipelines to the NBA, while Davidson College famously launched the career of three-point legend Stephen Curry.
Even schools like Marquette (Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler) and Weber State (Damian Lillard) prove that both big-name programs and under-the-radar institutions can foster elite talent.
Whether you’re a basketball superfan, a college-bound student-athlete, or just curious about your favorite player’s roots, this list connects NCAA programs with the stars they produced. It’s a must-read for anyone interested in the link between college development and NBA success. Explore the legacy, impact, and future of basketball through the colleges that built the game’s biggest legends.
The Experts' Choice: Colleges Where Life Is Balanced
So you actually want to be serious about academics while you're at school? Okay, we respect that. But here are some schools that give you a social life too.
FYI, this list is from The College Finder, 2017 edition now available!
source: College Finder Research
The Experts' Choice: Great Underrated Colleges
The college rankings out there don't get everything right. Here are some schools that aren't exactly ranked supreme, but are pretty awesome nonetheless.
source: College Finder Research
The Experts' Choice: Colleges With Great Living Spaces for Students
Here are the colleges the experts say have the best living arrangements. We'd still like to see them live in the dorms though.
Even after all these years spent studying it, space is still the final frontier. These colleges prepare students for the future of aeronautics, space, and related fields.
Colleges With Particular Sensitivity to Students With Hearing Loss
Deaf and hearing-impaired students will find plenty of resources, programs, and special services at the colleges and universities on this list.
source: College and University Programs for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students, Gallaudet Research Institute and Rochester Institute of Technology, plus other expert recommendations
Still More Colleges with Excellent Dance Programs
Modern, jazz, hip-hop, ballet, tap: sometimes, you just gotta dance.
The Experts' Choice: The Hidden Gems
We have state-by-state lists, but here are even more colleges and universities the experts say are the best unknowns.
Colleges With Fine History Departments
Most liberal arts and sciences schools offer courses in history...after all, it's a core subject. But where can you find history departments that go beyond the basics? The following colleges offer programs that are worth a second look.
source: College Finder Research
Colleges With Notable Radio Stations
You know you have a smooth voice meant to be on radio. Now all you have to do is find the station that will recognize your obvious talent. These stations are winners of Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. awards.
source: Collegiate Broadcasters, Inc. Awards
The Experts' Choice: Colleges With Great Reputations That Are Not Incredibly Selective
Looking for a college with a great reputation but aren't sure you can make it to the Ivies? This is the list for you!
Colleges With Strength in Men's Rowing
If you want to feel like a Viking on the open sea—and who doesn't?—take a look at these schools with good programs in men's rowing.
Top 5 Tips for Making Your College Essay Stand Out
Wondering how to make your college application essay rise to the top of the heap? These five tips straight from admission officers will help you stand out!
by Kim Lifton
Four–Year Colleges and Universities in California
Thinking about attending college in the Golden State? You can check out all the four-year colleges and universities in California on CollegeXpress.
source: CollegeXpress
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