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Her Guide to America’s Best Colleges is the only comprehensive survey of higher-learning options compiled exclusively for women, using a ranking system based on criteria that women identify as most important to them.
Safety, in particular, is an important concern that the women we surveyed consistently ranked as a high priority in their college search. For this reason, Her Guide to America’s Best Colleges is the only college guide that considers a school’s safety history in addition to other important criteria such as reputation, student to faculty ratio, graduation rates, and quality education programs. More than a collection of rankings and statistics, Her Guide to America’s Best Colleges also offers editorial insight and practical advice to serve as a trusted guide in helping college-bound women—and by extension their parents, guardians and counselors—arrive at the school choice that best meets their individual needs and priorities. Those colleges and universities that ranked in the top 300 are distinguished with the Women’s Choice Award®, an extraordinary accolade that is highly regarded by women. Women’s Choice Award colleges and universities can take advantage of that distinction with a custom profile in the College Guide to highlight the accomplishment and how the school meets her needs for a higher education. Best Wishes,
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OUR award methodology allows us to rank ALL COLLEGES using quantitative measures WHICH SUPPORT THE SAFETY AND REPUTATION ANALYSIS.
SAFETY
Based on 3-year on-campus STUD/FAC arrest records Students to Faculty ratio
GRAD-RATE Percentage of students who graduate in 4 years
REP INDEX Reputation Index based on applications to enrollments
OOSTATE In vs. Out of State mix
Utilizing data from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), as well as survey data we collected from over a thousand women on what is important to them in defining a quality college or university, we arrived at uniform measures for: • Reputation • Student to faculty ratios • Depth of education • Campus safety • 4 year graduation rates
Using weights derived from our survey of women, we assigned points to each of these measures
and ranked schools according to the total points earned. Where ties existed, cost for out-of-state tuition determined precise ranking. Reputation is a function of female admission rates and enrollment rates, as well as out-of-state enrollments. Safety rankings were based on three years of campus crime rates, and weighed based on our women’s survey of the importance of different types of
offenses (forcible sex offenses rated highest). Depth of education was primarily a function of postgraduate to undergraduate ratio and levels of degrees granted. Data came from 2014 fall enrollment statistics. Safety data covered 2012-2014. We only considered schools offering at least a 4-year bachelor’s degree, that had a restrictive admissions policy (no open admissions).
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FEATURES
6 Six Ways to Stay Safe on Campus
Your grades are important, but your safety comes first. Learn how to stay safe on campus.
8 Behind the Scenes of the
College Blogger Lifestyle
Love to write? Want to make some extra cash? Then you’ve got to read this.
10 Five Things to Know Before your First Semester of College
14 Five Tips for Writing an
11 How to Get Enough
17 Essential College Items
These tips will help you prepare for your new college adventure! Buckle up!
Sleep in College
Getting enough sleep is critical to your health and academic performance. Learn how to fit in time for those Zzz’s!
12 A College Girl’s Guide to Slaying Finals
Think you need to pull an all-nighter to ace those finals? Think again.
13 A College Girl’s Guide to Grocery Shopping
Not living off of campus cafeteria food? Check out these tips.
Effective College Essay
Read through these tips and you’ll be ahead of the curve. You got this, girl!
You know what they say, “Today’s Preparation, Tomorrow’s Success”. Make sure you’ve got the necessities.
18 Five College Recipes You Can Make in Your Dorm Simple recipes for snacks and entertaining... Dig right in!
19 Finding the Right Internship We tell you why you want one and what you need to consider.
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6 Ways to Stay Evaluating a school’s safety record and policies are important considerations for college-bound women. Here are a few resources and key questions to help in the process.
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✓✓BE A SMART PARKER.
Visit your campus safety center or security office to find out what programs are in place, such as blue light emergency phone stations, campus safety apps for your phone, and campus escort services which provide campus police and/or student volunteers who will walk or drive you safely to your destination, day or night.
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Lock your doors and roll up your windows – even if you’re leaving your car for just a short time. It’s also important to find parking in a well-lit area, keeping in mind that it may be bright outside when you first park your car, but dark when you’re ready to leave.
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✓✓USE PRIVACY SETTINGS. In today’s world, geotagging and oversharing on social media seems to be the norm. However, these actions along with activating GPS locators on your phone are not safe practices, and can make it very easy for criminals to locate you – or know when you’re away from home. Take advantage of the privacy settings on social media, and be sure to disable GPS tracking options on your phone.
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✓✓SECURE YOUR BELONGINGS. It’s important to take precautions to keep your valuables locked up and out of site. For example, use a drawer that allows you to lock your laptop away in your desk, or purchase a small safe for your valuables.
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✓✓LEARN HOW TO DEFEND YOURSELF. Many college campuses offer self-defense classes, so think about inviting friends to join you!
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Safe on Campus
Essential Info Under the Jeanne Clery Act, schools that receive federal student aid are required to share information about crime on and around their campuses.
Studies show that one in 10 female undergraduates may find their personal safety compromised at one point.
Parents and prospective students can look at an institution's annual security report, which should be available on the school's website.
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Behind The Scenes of the College Blogger Lifestyle I TAKE PHOTOS OF EVERYTHING.
I AM BLOGGING, NOT WORKING ON HOMEWORK. Blogging is a lot of work, it’s not “silly”, and it’s not for everyone. If you don’t like taking photos, editing posts and photos and interacting and engaging with readers, then you’ll probably have a hard time building a community. I strive to make our blog approachable and relatable while also staying professional and put together. It really is a balancing act.
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Every once in a while, you may feel awkward capturing your meal on snapchat, but I have moved so far beyond feeling awkward. It’s super easy for me to take 40 photos of my food in a crowded restaurant until my food isn’t even hot anymore.
IT’S HARD EXPLAINING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHEMISTRY AND THIS BLOG. I mean the answer is simple, however a lot of people still don’t understand that there is minimal connection between my major and the blog. I may not be majoring in advertising, marketing, or journalism; but that doesn’t mean I don’t find social media absolutely fascinating. Most of the time, I am writing these posts to forget about acid-base problems and the molecular pathways of epithelial cells.
COLLEGE BLOGGERS NEED BALANCE. It sucks saying no to campaigns and blogging opportunities, but my grades thank me for taking a step back. Blogging is great, don’t get me wrong, and it definitely has its perks and fun times; but it is a lot of work. College bloggers are so dang impressive. As a collective, we are churning out great content, getting killer jobs and internship opportunities, nailing it in academics, and looking darn good while doing it. 8 HER GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES
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5 THINGS 1 Now is the time to nerd out about whatever you’re passionate about. People will tell you that your professors are the experts of their fields. If you’re going to any accredited institution of higher learning, your professor has their Ph.D. and spent 5+ years of their life tirelessly trying to figure out something no one else ever had. But, why would you wait until graduate school to explore these passions? Sure, you need some basic understanding that will come from your undergraduate course work, but what about those random hobbies that you love?
Get passionate about your life. It helps so much especially when you are in a random 100-level history or math class that you could care less about and have no motivation to continue to listen to your TA ramble on. It helps to see the bigger picture and to be passionate about getting there. 1 0 HER GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES
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2 There will be people that you would never talk to again after this time, even if now they are your best friends. You’re going to change, and that’s seriously the greatest thing. But, there are going to be people who aren’t ready to make these changes with you and that’s going to make it hard to advance that relationship. True friendships withstand time and will go back to normal after minutes of complaining about yet another contestant you loved that got sent home on the Bachelor.
You might not necessarily gain weight, even though I definitely did. It’s okay if you do, but just be prepared to work hard to get it off! Some of my friends actually lost weight. You see the thing is: people handle the first semester of stress and new experiences very differently. I didn’t spend a lick of time in the library my entire first semester; and somehow managed to study in my room where literally all my snacks are. I would definitely recommend the “out of sight, out of mind” method or keeping only healthy snacks around like fruits and veggies.
4 Enjoy your time in the dorms. If there was one thing I would have wanted to change or do better in my first two years of college, it would be talking to the people on my floor, on the other side of my hall, and in my building. My roommates, suitemates, and hallmates were in my scholarship my first year. I spent 6 weeks with them the summer before our first year; meaning we were all super tight by the end of it. I was pretty solid on the friend group thing going into school and got a little too comfortable.
5 Live in the moment, but document it! Snapchat, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and your phone in general are a blessing and a curse. I can’t tell you how many meals I’ve been to where everyone at the table is scrolling through their feeds. Get off your phones! This will strengthen friendships and give a greater appreciation for the time you’re spending with people.
I take so many photos now, but I also know the balance of capturing the photos and enjoying the moments. Find your balance; you’ll thank yourself later. 2017 / 18
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How to Get Enough Sleep in College
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✓✓1. CREATE A SLEEP SCHEDULE.
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Set your alarm for going to bed. “We have an internal body clock that wants to stay on schedule. If you vary your sleep time by too many hours, you can throw off your rhythm such that it becomes hard to fall asleep when you want.”
Naps and college appear to go handin-hand. But only nap if you must so you don’t interfere with your sleep routine at night. Keep naps to around 20 minutes and take them before 3 p.m. if possible.
✓✓5. DROWN OUT THE DISTRACTIONS.
✓✓2. EXERCISE. It’s important throughout life but even more so during your college career. You don’t want to gain the dreaded freshman 15, right? Try to exercise at least two hours before bed – even if it’s only for a half hour walk. This will give your body time to unwind before you go to sleep.
✓✓3. CONTROL YOUR CAFFEINE INTAKE. Between schoolwork and socializing, it’s easy to feel run down. Having a caffeine boost may help you get through your day, but try to enjoy your last coffee by 2p.m. And, if you need an energy lift later in the day, go for a brisk walk to revive yourself.
Since you’re sharing a small space with a roommate, pack earplugs and a sleep mask before you leave home. These will help drown out noise and any light if your roommate stays up later than you.
The electronic light of computers, tablets and television stimulate the brain. Turning off electronics at least 30 minutes before bed helps your brain power down and prepare for sleep. Setting and maintaining (okay, mostly maintaining) some sort of sleep schedule will help you keep up with the academic and social demands of college life. 2017 / 18
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A College Girl’s Guide to Slaying Finals This may be the single week of the semester that could potentially send you into multiple mental breakdowns, but you can rock it…
Cook something tasty.
Schedule your life.
Take breaks.
Treat yo’ self.
One of my favorite things to do since moving off campus is cooking. It’s so calming and grocery shopping makes me feel less of a child. Your brain is going to need all the glucose it can get to power through exams.
Okay, so this may seem a little bit over the top for most people, but I promise this alleviates some of the normalized stress that I would otherwise drown in. I schedule my sleep, studying, meals, and free time.
Make your study fun.
No one wants to look at boring and bleak practice problems and note cards. It’s generic and will probably have you falling asleep at noon. I love having all of my study materials in color. I write out my biochemistry mechanisms and summarize my class notes on printer paper in complementary color combinations.
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Yes, it is 100% necessary to do something close to being fun at multiple points throughout the week. It can be as simple as face masks and old Disney movies with your roommates or a Zumba class followed by lunch with a classmate to discuss non-class things #friendship. 2017 / 18
You’ve made it through to the end and it’s time to pack up your textbooks and temporarily forget it all starts again in a couple of weeks. To make this break even sweeter, I recommend setting a goal or making a promise to yourself at the beginning of the week for a way to treat yourself at the end of the week.
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A College Girl’s Guide to Grocery Shopping! ✓✓PLAN OUT YOUR MEALS. Now, this is more important than I actually thought at first, but I make a schedule of meals and all the things that I need to make, including the technical items like aluminum foil.
✓✓MAKE A MORNING OUT OF IT! I will only grocery shop earlier in the morning on Saturday or Sunday. Saturdays around 8.30 or 9 a.m. are the best. I’d also recommend eating a nice breakfast beforehand, in order to avoid grocery shopping while hungry.
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✓✓SHOP WITH FRIENDS. I seriously suggest grocery shopping with friends. I find that I spend a lot less money when I’m shopping with my gal pals and I’m pressured to be healthier. You can share recipes and brands, and sometimes we’ve shared deals like BOGO offers and things, because normally I would never need two 8 packs of yogurt.
✓✓MAXIMIZE ON FILLING ITEMS. As a broke student, I love to get the biggest bank for my buck. Whether that’s from stocking up on cheap essentials like potatoes, rice, beans, etc. and using these as main dishes to only buying meat/fish that’s on sale for a good price, there are a ton of ways to mix up your diet while still staying on budget and not wasting food.
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5 TIPS for writing an effective college essay.
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Consider your audience and purpose.
As you brainstorm ideas for your essay topic, one of the first things to consider is why you are writing and who your readers are. You are informing, persuading, and hopefully entertaining college admissions officers who will ultimately determine your admission to college.
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Focus on your strengths.
When brainstorming ideas, list your most admirable personality traits. Next consider experiences that showcase some of these qualities. Narrow your scope and try to develop one trait or experience. Remember that the goal is to show you are a dynamic, wellrounded student who would make a great addition to their university. 1 4 HER GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES
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Develop your voice and style.
When writing a personal essay, it’s important to draw the reader in with scene setting adjectives, carefully selected verbs, and specific details. The more vivid and specific you are, the more impact you will have on the admissions officer. Your word choice, sentence structure, and style will distinguish you from other applicants.
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Take a compositional risk.
A compositional risk is a moment where the writer draws on humor, makes an unlikely comparison, or does something unexpected in subject or structure. An effective risk will enhance the reader’s understanding of the text—it should not offend, confuse, or distract your audience. This can improve your overall score. 2017 / 18
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Listen to your English teacher. Your essay is a testament of your capabilities as a writer. Ask yourself these questions: Do you have an attention-grabbing opening? Do your body paragraphs unfold in a logical sequence? Are there transition sentences between and at the start of paragraphs to connect your ideas? Do you have a closing that brings all your ideas together? Have you proofread and corrected any spelling or mechanical errors?
The goal is to show you are a dynamic, well-rounded student who would make a great addition to their university.
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essentials RAINGEAR Regardless of whether you go to school in Florida or in the Midwest, one thing’s for certain. It will rain. There’s nothing worse than sitting through a 75-minute lecture looking, feeling, and smelling like a wet dog.
So get a good raincoat, umbrella, and rain boots and walk to class dry + in style.
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Top picks for essential college pieces! They have the power to make your next four years at college just that much better. SHEETS
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Sleep is so important in college, especially after a long day of classes and studying. That’s why I try to make my bed as comfy as possible. Sheets are one of those essential college pieces that many people don’t give much thought to.
I was that girl in middle school and early high school who just carried all her stuff in a cute Vera Bradley tote. And by stuff, I mean “one notebook and stylish pink plastic pencil case.” BUT, the times have changed. And trendy sparkly notebooks have been replaced with expensive computers, lots of books, and an agenda.
You’re going to NEED a sturdy backpack to get you through college!
Invest in a good one in your freshman year, and it’ll last you through walks to class, weekend lock-ins in the library, and trips to and from home. Brought to you by
COFFEE MAKER This might not apply to you if you don’t love (or need) coffee as much as I do, but for me my mini Keurig is one of my top essential college items. I love making coffee and tea in my dorm while I do my readings for class.
It saves me so much money at the campus Starbucks. Plus, Keurigs are great for heating up water to make rice, mac + cheese, or oatmeal!
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5 College Recipes
you can make in your dorm room You may not have a kitchen, but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Whether you’re entertaining a group of friends or having a late night study session, below are 5 amazingly delicious recipes that require no cooking at all.
Egg Salad Sliders
Sweet & Salty Cookie Balls
5 Layer Dip
Lemon Berry Smoothie
Honey-Kissed Parfait
Grab a bowl. Layer from bottom to top: refried beans, shredded cheddar cheese, ‘Wholly Guacamole’, sour cream, and a diced tomato and onion mixture. Grab a bag of chips and dip in – oops, we mean dig in! 1 8 HER GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST COLLEGES
Pick up some ‘Eggland’s Best’ hardboiled eggs at your local grocery store, then grab a bowl and smash them up. Mix in pickle relish and mayonnaise. Not a fan of pickles? You can use celery instead. Sprinkle on salt and pepper. Serve on mini hamburger buns, and voila! You have an egg-cellent treat for anytime of day – or night!
Toss in blueberries, vanilla yogurt, milk (or nut milk!), ice and 1 or 2 packets of True Lemon. From antioxidants, probiotics, and the alkalizing qualities of True Lemon, this drink will keep you healthy – and refreshed. 2017 / 18
Crush up your favorite sandwich cookies and mix with softened cream cheese for a doughy texture. Roll into balls, place on wax paper and freeze for 20 minutes. Microwave ‘melting chocolate’ in a bowl and coat the hardened cookie balls in the chocolate. Sprinkle crushed Wise potato chips or pretzels on top and refrigerate them until the chocolate hardens. Yum!!
Grab a cup. Layer your favorite yogurt, crushed granola and sliced berries. Top your parfait off with the sweet taste of SueBee honey, for a healthy and delicious start to your day. Now go ace that test.
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Finding the Right Internship
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When you’re ready to start your career, what you choose to do and where you choose to do it is just as important.
An internship is an invaluable life experience. From gaining knowledge about the working world to connecting with mentors, an internship will help to inspire career choices and teach you important skills. At the end of an internship you may discover that your dream job was exactly as you had hoped – or vice versa, in which case you can alter your career path with little to no adverse affects.
Lucky for you, we’ve done the research for you. The following companies have earned the Women’s Choice Award for Best Companies to Work For.
✓✓THE HOW: Finding the right internship starts with determining which fields are potential career paths for you. From there, you’ll want to do your research. Ask your high school counselor and teachers for help. Check with advisors, friends and family members to see if they know someone who works in a field that interests you. If you already have your eyes set on a particular company or organization, contact them to see if they offer summer internships and how to go about applying. And last but certainly not least, use the internet. You’ll want to search for local businesses that are of interest to you, and then reach out to determine if they offer internship programs.
✓✓BIG or SMALL: You may have dreams of working at a large company, but don’t shy away from small companies. Many small companies may be willing to open
up a summer internship specifically for you, as they can probably use the extra help. But more importantly, you may gain more experience in a small company since employees wear many hats and must all contribute to the goals. It’ll also be much more likely that you’d participate in important conversations and projects, which will give you incredible work experience.
✓✓PAID or UNPAID: As for the paid or unpaid internship question, well, that’s up to you and possibly just the luck of the draw. But regardless of pay (or lack thereof!), the experience you gain will far outweigh any monetary reward so focus on finding the best experience for your career goals… and if they pay you, that’s just an added perk!
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SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MA Young Scientist Spotlight: At the age of 17, Deepika Kurup is a scientist, an inventor, a clean water advocate and the recipient of several innovation awards. She created a solar-powered water purification system designed to provide millions of people in the developing world with access to portable drinking water. If Deepika can do it, why can’t you?
There are so many reasons why you should care about a career in STEM. Not only is it interesting and rewarding, there are many people who are willing to help and guide you through making the right choices in your career. Key considerations when choosing a STEM school: 1. Are there resources and programs in place to help you not just survive but thrive as a STEM major? 2. Are there hands-on learning opportunities such as internships and apprenticeships? 3. Is the structure of your STEM program aligned with your learning style? Regardless of difficulties that you may encounter, mentors can serve as motivation to push you towards a bright future in STEM. Opportunity secured my decision to attend University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) and my experiences over the past three years have reassured me that I made the right choice. The Meyerhoff Scholarship Program, the Center for Women in Technology, and the Honors College are some of the programs that have guided my growth academically, professionally, and mentally. I have worked all over the country and made a larger impact at my school and in my community than I could have ever imagined. I love UMBC because the empowering spirit of the school has prepared me to become a leader, not only in my field, but globally as well. - Randi Williams Senior, University of Maryland, Balitmore County
Million Women Mentors (MWM) is a collaboration of over 30 corporate sponsors, 31 state leadership teams and 56 partners who reach 30 million girls and women. This initiative will support the engagement of men and women to serve as STEM mentors for girls and women throughout the middle school to work age continuum by 2018. Launched January 8, 2014, Million Women Mentors already has 535,000+ pledges to mentor. States in which MWM is building within include California, New York, Texas, Ohio, Tennessee, Massachusetts and more. To learn more about Million Women Mentors, visit: www.MillionWomenMentors.org
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ATH (STEM) - EXPANDING AND EXPLORING OPPORTUNITIES Women are 50% of the workforce
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STEM industries are rapidly growing and becoming increasingly global. Many STEM workers can earn high salaries with just a Bachelors degree. Below are the top five STEM majors, along with the average salaries and in-state tuition fees associated with each.
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Information Tech
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Women are 24% of the STEM workforce But 50% drop out in the first 10 years (3)
In the male-dominated world of STEM, there is a huge untapped potential for a diverse workforce. You have the opportunity to play a role in innovative industries. Check out these organizations and programs for women in STEM:
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
MD
www.jhu.edu
2
Northwestern University
Evanston
IL
www.northwestern.edu
3
Yale University
New Haven
CT
www.yale.edu
4
University of Chicago
Chicago
IL
www.uchicago.edu
5
Harvard University
Cambridge
MA
www.harvard.edu
6
Duke University
Durham
NC
www.duke.edu
7
Yeshiva University
New York
NY
www.yu.edu
8
New York University
New York
NY
www.nyu.edu
9
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
PA
www.upenn.edu
10
Columbia University in the City of New York
New York
NY
www.columbia.edu
11
Georgetown University
Washington
DC
www.georgetown.edu
12
University of Southern California
Los Angeles
CA
www.usc.edu
13
Tufts University
Medford
MA
www.tufts.edu
14
Dartmouth College
Hanover
NH
www.dartmouth.edu
15
Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis
MO
www.wustl.edu
16
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
MA
web.mit.edu/student
17
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
TN
www.vanderbilt.edu
18
Stanford University
Stanford
CA
www.stanford.edu
19
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
IN
www.nd.edu
20
Brown University
Providence
RI
www.brown.edu
21
Cornell University
Ithaca
NY
www.cornell.edu
22
Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem
NC
www.wfu.edu
23
The Juilliard School
New York
NY
www.juilliard.edu
24
Emory University
Atlanta
GA
www.emory.edu
25
Pepperdine University
Malibu
CA
www.pepperdine.edu/
26
California Institute of Technology
Pasadena
CA
www.caltech.edu
27
Princeton University
Princeton
NJ
www.princeton.edu
28
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans
LA
tulane.edu
29
The Boston Conservatory
Boston
MA
www.bostonconservatory.edu
30
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh
PA
www.cmu.edu
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Boston
MA
www.bu.edu
Ann Arbor
MI
www.umich.edu
31
Boston University
32
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
33
American University
Washington
DC
www.american.edu
34
Boston College
Chestnut Hill
MA
www.bc.edu
35
University of Rochester
Rochester
NY
www.rochester.edu
36
Rice University
Houston
TX
www.rice.edu
37
Simmons College
Boston
MA
www.simmons.edu
38
Lipscomb University
Nashville
TN
www.lipscomb.edu
39
Chatham University
Pittsburgh
PA
www.chatham.edu
40
St Thomas University
Miami Gardens
FL
www.stu.edu
41
Marywood University
Scranton
PA
www.marywood.edu
42
George Washington University
Washington
DC
www.gwu.edu
43
Liberty University
Lynchburg
VA
www.liberty.edu
44
William Carey University
Hattiesburg
MS
www.wmcarey.edu
45
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion
Marion
IN
www.indwes.edu
46
Washington and Lee University
Lexington
VA
www.wlu.edu
47
University of the Sciences
Philadelphia
PA
www.usciences.edu
48
University of Miami
Coral Gables
FL
www.miami.edu
49
Webster University
Saint Louis
MO
www.webster.edu
50
University of Virginia-Main Campus
Charlottesville
VA
www.virginia.edu
51
Brandeis University
Waltham
MA
www.brandeis.edu
52
Wheaton College
Wheaton
IL
www.wheaton.edu
53
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland
OH
www.case.edu
54
The New School
New York
NY
www.newschool.edu
55
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles
CA
www.ucla.edu
56
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill
NC
www.unc.edu
57
College of William and Mary
Williamsburg
VA
www.wm.edu
58
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
TX
www.smu.edu
59
Johnson University
Knoxville
TN
www.johnsonu.edu
60
Middlebury College
Middlebury
VT
www.middlebury.edu
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University of Dallas
Irving
TX
www.udallas.edu
62
Wesleyan University
Middletown
CT
www.wesleyan.edu
63
University of Richmond
Richmond
VA
www.richmond.edu
64
Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr
PA
www.brynmawr.edu
65
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh
PA
www.duq.edu
66
Lancaster Bible College
Lancaster
PA
www.lbc.edu
67
University of California-Berkeley
Berkeley
CA
www.berkeley.edu
68
Smith College
Northampton
MA
www.smith.edu
69
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
PA
www.lehigh.edu
70
University of Florida
Gainesville
FL
www.ufl.edu
71
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide
Daytona Beach
FL
www.erau.edu
72
Villanova University
Villanova
PA
www.villanova.edu
73
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
MN
www.twin-cities.umn.edu
74
Union University
Jackson
TN
www.uu.edu
75
Eastern University
St. Davids
PA
www.eastern.edu
76
Harding University
Searcy
AR
www.harding.edu
77
Piedmont College
Demorest
GA
www.piedmont.edu
78
Northwest University
Kirkland
WA
www.northwestu.edu
79
Mississippi College
Clinton
MS
www.mc.edu
80
Williams College
Williamstown
MA
www.williams.edu
81
Syracuse University
Syracuse
NY
www.syr.edu
82
Catholic University of America
Washington
DC
www.cua.edu
83
University of Maryland-College Park
College Park
MD
www.umd.edu
84
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
MA
www.wpi.edu
85
Dallas Baptist University
Dallas
TX
www.dbu.edu
86
Saint Louis University
Saint Louis
MO
www.slu.edu
87
Concordia University-Portland
Portland
OR
www.cu-portland.edu
88
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Minneapolis
MN
www.mcad.edu
89
The Master's College and Seminary
Santa Clarita
CA
www.masters.edu
90
Samford University
Birmingham
AL
www.samford.edu
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Valencia
CA
www.calarts.edu
Biddeford
ME
www.une.edu
Chicago
IL
www.moody.edu
91
California Institute of the Arts
92
University of New England
93
Moody Bible Institute
94
Lincoln Memorial University
Harrogate
TN
www.lmunet.edu
95
Touro College
New York
NY
www.touro.edu
96
Rhode Island School of Design
Providence
RI
www.risd.edu
97
Dunwoody College of Technology
Minneapolis
MN
www.dunwoody.edu
98
Corban University
Salem
OR
www.corban.edu
99
School of Visual Arts
New York
NY
www.sva.edu
100
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison
WI
www.wisc.edu
101
Springfield College
Springfield
MA
www.springfield.edu
102
Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale
FL
www.nova.edu
103
Claremont McKenna College
Claremont
CA
www.cmc.edu
104
University of North Carolina School of the Arts
Winston-Salem
NC
www.uncsa.edu
105
Colorado College
Colorado Springs
CO
www.coloradocollege.edu
106
Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Valley
PA
www.gmercyu.edu
107
George Fox University
Newberg
OR
www.georgefox.edu
108
Andrews University
Berrien Springs
MI
www.andrews.edu
109
The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson
TX
www.utdallas.edu
110
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle
WA
www.washington.edu
111
Stevens Institute of Technology
Hoboken
NJ
www.stevens.edu
112
Howard University
Washington
DC
www.howard.edu
113
Bard College
Annandale-On-Hudson
NY
www.bard.edu
114
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg
VA
www.vt.edu
115
Swarthmore College
Swarthmore
PA
www.swarthmore.edu
116
Oberlin College
Oberlin
OH
www.oberlin.edu
117
Gallaudet University
Washington
DC
www.gallaudet.edu
118
Fordham University
Bronx
NY
www.fordham.edu
119
Creighton University
Omaha
NE
www.creighton.edu
120
Bucknell University
Lewisburg
PA
www.bucknell.edu
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Martin Luther College
New Ulm
MN
www.mlc-wels.edu
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Cedarville University
Cedarville
OH
www.cedarville.edu
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Loyola Marymount University
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Sacred Heart University
Fairfield
CT
www.sacredheart.edu
125
MCPHS University
Boston
MA
www.mcphs.edu
126
Pomona College
Claremont
CA
www.pomona.edu
127
Colgate University
Hamilton
NY
www.colgate.edu
128
Bentley University
Waltham
MA
www.bentley.edu
129
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse
NY
www.esf.edu
130
Suffolk University
Boston
MA
www.suffolk.edu
131
Hannibal-LaGrange University
Hannibal
MO
www.hlg.edu
132
Maranatha Baptist University
Watertown
WI
www.mbu.edu
133
University at Buffalo
Buffalo
NY
www.buffalo.edu
134
University of Tulsa
Tulsa
OK
www.utulsa.edu
135
Vassar College
Poughkeepsie
NY
www.vassar.edu
136
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
TX
www.tcu.edu
137
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh
PA
www.pitt.edu
138
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
MN
www.smumn.edu
139
Bryan College-Dayton
Dayton
TN
www.bryan.edu
140
Mount Marty College
Yankton
SD
www.mtmc.edu
141
University of South Carolina-Columbia
Columbia
SC
www.sc.edu/
142
Seattle University
Seattle
WA
www.seattleu.edu
143
University of Saint Mary
Leavenworth
KS
www.stmary.edu
144
Oklahoma City University
Oklahoma City
OK
www.okcu.edu
145
Concordia University-Wisconsin
Mequon
WI
www.cuw.edu
146
College of the Ozarks
Point Lookout
MO
www.cofo.edu
147
Taylor University
Upland
IN
www.taylor.edu
148
The University of Texas at Austin
Austin
TX
www.utexas.edu
149
Bob Jones University
Greenville
SC
www.bju.edu
150
Elon University
Elon
NC
www.elon.edu
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Maryville University of Saint Louis
Saint Louis
MO
www.maryville.edu
152
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Kansas City
MO
www.umkc.edu
153
Amherst College
Amherst
MA
www.amherst.edu
154
Carleton College
Northfield
MN
www.carleton.edu
155
Wellesley College
Wellesley
MA
www.wellesley.edu
156
University of Georgia
Athens
GA
www.uga.edu
157
Shenandoah University
Winchester
VA
www.su.edu
158
Drake University
Des Moines
IA
www.drake.edu
159
Immaculata University
Immaculata
PA
www.immaculata.edu
160
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago
IL
www.iit.edu
161
Evangel University
Springfield
MO
www.evangel.edu
162
John Brown University
Siloam Springs
AR
www.jbu.edu
163
Goshen College
Goshen
IN
www.goshen.edu
164
Holy Family University
Philadelphia
PA
www.holyfamily.edu
165
Babson College
Wellesley
MA
www.babson.edu
166
Pacific University
Forest Grove
OR
www.pacificu.edu
167
University of St Thomas
Saint Paul
MN
www.stthomas.edu
168
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
ME
www.bowdoin.edu
169
Sewanee-The University of the South
Sewanee
TN
www.sewanee.edu
170
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne
FL
www.fit.edu
171
Kentucky Christian University
Grayson
KY
www.kcu.edu
172
Hardin-Simmons University
Abilene
TX
www.hsutx.edu
173
Ohio State University-Main Campus
Columbus
OH
www.osu.edu
174
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara
CA
www.scu.edu
175
Saint Ambrose University
Davenport
IA
www.sau.edu
176
Texas A & M UniversityCollege Station
College Station
TX
www.tamu.edu
177
Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn
NY
www.pratt.edu
178
Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Mount Vernon
OH
www.mvnu.edu
179
New Mexico Institute of Mining
Socorro
NM
www.nmt.edu
180
Haverford College
Haverford
PA
www.haverford.edu
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North Carolina State University at Raleigh
Raleigh
NC
www.ncsu.edu
182
Reed College
Portland
OR
www.reed.edu
183
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville
AR
www.uark.edu
184
Molloy College
Rockville Centre
NY
www.molloy.edu
185
Lindenwood University
Saint Charles
MO
www.lindenwood.edu
186
Presentation College
Aberdeen
SD
www.presentation.edu
187
Point Loma Nazarene University
San Diego
CA
www.pointloma.edu
188
Belhaven University
Jackson
MS
www.belhaven.edu
189
Colorado School of Mines
Golden
CO
www.mines.edu
190
University of St Francis
Joliet
IL
www.stfrancis.edu
191
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus
University Park
PA
www.psu.edu
192
The Sage Colleges
Troy
NY
www.sage.edu
193
Davidson College
Davidson
NC
www.davidson.edu
194
Grinnell College
Grinnell
IA
www.grinnell.edu
195
Chapman University
Orange
CA
www.chapman.edu
196
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign
IL
www.illinois.edu
197
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago
IL
www.luc.edu
198
Bates College
Lewiston
ME
www.bates.edu
199
Hamilton College
Clinton
NY
www.hamilton.edu
200
Colby College
Waterville
ME
www.colby.edu
201
Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs
NY
www.skidmore.edu
202
Connecticut College
New London
CT
www.conncoll.edu
203
Trinity College
Hartford
CT
www.Trincoll.edu
204
University of Denver
Denver
CO
www.du.edu
205
Temple University
Philadelphia
PA
www.temple.edu
206
Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette
IN
www.purdue.edu
207
University of Louisville
Louisville
KY
www.louisville.edu
208
Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park
MD
www.wau.edu
209
Kansas Wesleyan University
Salina
KS
www.kwu.edu
210
Maine College of Art
Portland
ME
www.meca.edu
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Louisiana Tech University
Ruston
LA
www.latech.edu
212
University of Connecticut
Storrs
CT
www.uconn.edu
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Gonzaga University
Spokane
WA
www.gonzaga.edu
214
Berklee College of Music
Boston
MA
www.berklee.edu
215
Brigham Young University-Provo
Provo
UT
www.byu.edu
216
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont
CA
www.hmc.edu
217
Mount Mary University
Milwaukee
WI
www.mtmary.edu
218
Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley
MA
www.mtholyoke.edu
219
St Mary's University
San Antonio
TX
www.stmarytx.edu
220
Clark University
Worcester
MA
www.clarku.edu
221
University of California-Irvine
Irvine
CA
www.uci.edu
222
Salve Regina University
Newport
RI
www.salve.edu
223
University of San Diego
San Diego
CA
www.sandiego.edu
224
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview
TX
www.wbu.edu
225
Concordia University-Nebraska
Seward
NE
www.cune.edu
226
Ave Maria University
Ave Maria
FL
www.avemaria.edu
227
Houghton College
Houghton
NY
www.houghton.edu
228
Oral Roberts University
Tulsa
OK
www.oru.edu
229
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Terre Haute
IN
www.rose-hulman.edu
230
Maryland Institute College of Art
Baltimore
MD
www.mica.edu
231
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook
NY
www.stonybrook.edu
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SUNY at Binghamton
Vestal
NY
www.binghamton.edu
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Ashland University
Ashland
OH
www.ashland.edu
234
University of St Thomas
Houston
TX
www.stthom.edu
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Barnard College
New York
NY
www.barnard.edu
236
Scripps College
Claremont
CA
www.scrippscollege.edu
237
Kenyon College
Gambier
OH
www.kenyon.edu
238
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee
WI
www.msoe.edu
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Manhattan School of Music
New York
NY
www.msmnyc.edu
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Mercer University
Macon
GA
www.mercer.edu
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SC
www.clemson.edu
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Clemson University
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Valley City State University
Valley City
ND
www.vcsu.edu
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Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Milwaukee
WI
www.miad.edu
244
Ohio Northern University
Ada
OH
www.onu.edu
245
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
New Brunswick
NJ
www.rutgers.edu
246
Baylor University
Waco
TX
www.baylor.edu
247
Arcadia University
Glenside
PA
www.arcadia.edu
248
Loyola University Maryland
Baltimore
MD
www.loyola.edu
249
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Albany
NY
www.acphs.edu
250
Robert Morris University Illinois
Chicago
IL
www.robertmorris.edu
251
Lafayette College
Easton
PA
www.lafayette.edu
252
Anderson University
Anderson
SC
www.andersonuniversity.edu
253
Covenant College
Lookout Mountain
GA
www.covenant.edu
254
Regent University
Virginia Beach
VA
www.regent.edu
255
University of Delaware
Newark
DE
www.udel.edu
256
University of Mary
Bismarck
ND
www.umary.edu
257
University of San Francisco
San Francisco
CA
www.usfca.edu
258
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
Fargo
ND
www.ndsu.edu
259
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
San Juan
PR
www.metro.inter.edu/index.asp
260
Morningside College
Sioux City
IA
www.morningside.edu
261
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
MI
www.calvin.edu
262
Franklin and Marshall College
Lancaster
PA
www.fandm.edu
263
Pitzer College
Claremont
CA
www.pitzer.edu
264
College of the Holy Cross
Worcester
MA
www.holycross.edu
265
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
Daytona Beach
FL
www.erau.edu
266
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville
NY
www.slc.edu
267
Bethel University
Saint Paul
MN
www.bethel.edu
268
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
TN
www.utk.edu
269
University of La Verne
La Verne
CA
www.laverne.edu
270
University of Detroit Mercy
Detroit
MI
www.udmercy.edu
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Daemen College
Amherst
NY
www.daemen.edu
272
Crown College
Saint Bonifacius
MN
www.crown.edu
273
Fontbonne University
Saint Louis
MO
www.fontbonne.edu
274
University of California-Davis
Davis
CA
www.ucdavis.edu
275
Florida State University
Tallahassee
FL
www.fsu.edu
276
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla
CA
www.ucsd.edu
277
Norwich University
Northfield
VT
www.norwich.edu
278
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg
PA
www.waynesburg.edu
279
MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe
KS
www.mnu.edu
280
St Lawrence University
Canton
NY
www.stlawu.edu
281
Concordia University-Saint Paul
Saint Paul
MN
www.csp.edu
282
Huntington University
Huntington
IN
www.huntington.edu
283
Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus
Atlanta
GA
www.gatech.edu
284
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham
AL
www.uab.edu
285
Biola University
La Mirada
CA
www.biola.edu
286
St Catherine University
Saint Paul
MN
www.stkate.edu
287
Palm Beach Atlantic University
West Palm Beach
FL
www.pba.edu
288
DigiPen Institute of Technology
Redmond
WA
www.digipen.edu
289
University of Baltimore
Baltimore
MD
www.ubalt.edu
290
Asbury University
Wilmore
KY
www.asbury.edu
291
University of South Dakota
Vermillion
SD
WWW.USD.EDU
292
Misericordia University
Dallas
PA
www.misericordia.edu
293
Malone University
Canton
OH
www.malone.edu
294
DePaul University
Chicago
IL
www.depaul.edu
295
Adelphi University
Garden City
NY
www.adelphi.edu/
296
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg
PA
www.gettysburg.edu
Tampa
FL
www.usf.edu
Rhodes College
Memphis
TN
www.rhodes.edu
Drew University
Madison
NJ
www.drew.edu
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Everglades University
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