Students often seek guidance before they make up their minds about the programme or university they should apply to for their tertiary education. As a result, college and university guide books that provide all-round information in areas such as application and admission have become increasingly popular.
The Best 371 Colleges is published by The Princeton Review, one of the world's largest test preparation providers. It aims to help students make their choice by providing numerous resources and useful information on colleges in United States.
'The publication is highly popular as it compiles a lot of useful information in one book, making it easier for students to research on universities, find the university they are interested in, then know what SAT score they will need to enter these universities,' says Anthony Chow Chi-lek, executive director, Hong Kong and Shanghai, The Princeton Review.
The colleges and universities are ranked according to academics and feedback from counsellors, students, parents, educators and Princeton Review staff from various offices.
Moreover, the selection reflects a wide range of colleges and takes care of the students' needs in different aspects by including extra information, such as religious affiliations of universities, providing lists of men's and women's colleges, and categorising schools into their respective focus such as science, engineering, technology and other specialised fields.
The Princeton Review devotes resources to ensure that the guide book provides the most accurate information to its readers.