Northwestern University, Illinois

Northwestern U. is a major private research university with 12 academic divisions located on two lakefront campuses in Evanston and Chicago. By any measure, Northwestern ranks among the premier universities in the nation, combining the resources of a major research university with the intimacy of a small college.  The number of undergraduates there is relatively small -- only 7,900 -- yet, with more than 80 formal academic concentrations in six undergraduate schools, it offers an astonishing range of study.  For more admissions information about Northwestern, click here...

Stanford University, California

Located between San Francisco and San Jose in the heart of Silicon Valley, Stanford University is recognized as one of the world's leading research and teaching institutions.  Stanford University is a residential teaching and research university. About 6,130 undergraduates and about 4,150 graduate students live on campus, allowing for a blending of academic and residential life. Undergraduate campus housing is guaranteed for four years for entering freshmen. Approximately 95 percent of all undergraduates registered at the home campus live in on-campus housing, with 5 percent residing at overseas campuses or the Stanford in Washington Program.  For more information about Stanford's list of academic programs and resources, click here...

University of Notre Dame, Indiana

Did you know that all first year students enroll in the First Year of Studies program, which exposes all incoming freshman to a broad liberal arts curriculum and provides them with advisory and academic support as they transition to University life. 97% of Notre Dame students return to the university following successful completion of their first year. Then students choose to enter the College of Arts and Letters, the College of Science, the Mendoza College of Business, the College of Engineering, or the School of Architecture.  Upon successful completion of university, college, and major requirements, students are awarded a Bachelor’s degree.  94% of Notre Dame students graduate in the time allotted for their chosen major.  Notre Dame also offers its highly regarded African-American Scholars Program for interested high school seniors.  For more info, click here....