Hello All! The new 2010 US News college rankings were recently released! Below are a list of the top 10 colleges ranked by US News along with some of their statistics from our database. 1) Harvard University Average GPA: 4.03 Average ACT: 34 Average SAT Score (1600): 1470 Average SAT Score (2400): 2220 Average SAT Reading: 720 Average SAT Math: 750 Average SAT Writing: 750 Average Number of AP's: 7.8 1. Princeton University Average GPA: 4.08 Average ACT: 34 Average SAT Score (1600): 1510 Average SAT Score (2400): 2280 Average SAT Reading: 750 Average SAT Math: 760 Average SAT Writing: 770 Average Number of AP's: 3.8 3. Yale University Average GPA: 4.0 Average ACT: 32 Average SAT Score (1600): 1500 Average SAT Score (2400): 2290 Average SAT Reading: 730 Average SAT Math: 770 Average SAT Writing: 710 4. California Institute of Technology Average GPA: 3.97 Average SAT Score (1600): 1570 Average SAT Score (2400): 2290 Average SAT Reading: 780 Average SAT Math: 790 Average SAT Writing: 720 Average Number of AP's: 3.7 4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Average GPA: 3.96 Average SAT Score (1600): 1490 Average SAT Score (2400): 2210 Average SAT Reading: 710 Average SAT Math: 780 Average SAT Writing: 720 Average Number of AP's: 3.3 4. Stanford University Average GPA: 4.07 Average ACT: 33 Average SAT Score (1600): 1470 Average SAT Score (2400): 2200 Average SAT Reading: 730 Average SAT Math: 740 Average SAT Writing: 730 Average Number of AP's: 3.9 4. University of Pennsylvania Average GPA: 4 Average ACT: 32 Average SAT Score (1600): 1450 Average SAT Score (2400): 2140 Average SAT Reading: 700 Average SAT Math: 750 Average SAT Writing: 700 Average Number of AP's: 2.8 8. Columbia University Average GPA: 3.96 Average ACT: 32 Average SAT Score (1600): 1420 Average SAT Score (2400): 2140 Average SAT Reading: 690 Average SAT Math: ...

When one thinks of top colleges, one might think of Harvard, Princeton, Yale, or any of the other ivies. It might come as a surprise to many, then, that Forbes recently ranked The United States Military Acadamy at West Point as the number 1 school in the country. The venerable institution has produced sine a few presidents, a ton of engineers, a number of astronauts (not too many schools produce astronauts), and very many captains of industry. While a career in the military might not be for everyone (though officers coming out of any of the service academies do have decent starting salaries at ~$62,000 that increase with every promotion), the leadership taught at the academies, as well as the great brand name, certainly make any job candidate with West Point on their resume extremely promising. Plus, it doesn't hurt that the schooling is entirely free, with the government picking up the tab. In fact, not only is it free, but each cadet at the academies are given a monthly stipend. And, of course, they have a gauranteed job lined up for them upon graduation, for five years at that. Not everyone is fit for the rigorous discipline of the military academies. But, if you feel that you're up to the physical, mental, and emotional stress that being in college AND the military at the same time places on you, West Point and the other military academies may be good colleges to ...

Do you want to have a head start in college applications? Does the admissions process seem daunting? Do you want to learn more about college life? Come join us at College Admissions: an Afternoon with the Experts to have your questions answered by students and professionals! College Admissions: an Afternoon with the Experts will provide students and parents with unique insight and invaluable information on getting accepted. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear directly from admissions officers, alumni interviewers, college counselors, financial aid representatives, and current college students from top universities. By attending the event, you will be able to… * Listen to expert opinions on what it means to be a well-rounded student * Listen to admissions officers talk about the application and financial aid process * Interact with student representatives from top schools including Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Columbia, and more * Learn about college majors and college life from university students College Admissions: an Afternoon with the Experts will take place from 2:00pm – 5:00pm on Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Brooklyn Technical High School at 29 Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn, NY. The event is FREE and open to everyone. All attendees will receive a free gift bag and Newsweek Magazine while supplies last. For more information and event registration, please visit www.myCollegeSTAT.com/event Join the Facebook event group http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=121290891969