Compiled from surveys completed by university officials, Competitive Colleges is updated annually and meticulously profiles 401 colleges and universities that attract and admit high-achieving students. The 2003-2004 edition features the latest information on tuition costs, research facilities, campus life, academic programs, and other important information you and your family need to make the right choice. Visit your local bookstore for bestselling financial aid and SAT and ACT resources from Peterson's. Order online at www.petersons.com, where you'll find comprehensive online college databases, full-length SAT and ACT practice tests, and BestCollegeDeals, a personalized financial aid tool filled with information on amazing aid opportunities you probably never knew existed. Book jacket.