College students discuss what colleges are really like, including grades, sports, social life, alcohol policies, gender relations, admissions, and classes.

Engaging and informative, "The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 331 Most Interesting Colleges 2005" is a must-read reference for every college-bound student.

Now in its 27th year, The Insider's Guide to the Colleges is an intelligent, sometimes irreverent, compilation of student-written articles about every aspect of college life, from cafeteria food to academics to the campus social scene.

Known as the smart buyer's guide to college, this guide includes all the practical information students need to apply to the nation's top schools. It includes rankings and information on academics, financial aid, quality of life on campus, and much more.

With this new edition, The Insider's Guide to the Colleges has been, for 41 years, the most relied-upon resource for high school students looking for honest reports on colleges straight from the college students themselves. Having interviewed hundreds of their peers on more than 330 campuses and by getting the inside scoop on everything from the nightlife and professors to the newest dorms and wildest student organizations, the reporters at the Yale Daily News have created the most candid college guide ever. In addition to the in-depth profiles, this edition has been updated to include: * Essential statistics for every school, from acceptance rates to popular majors * A "College Finder" to help students zero in on the perfect school * All-new FYI sections with student opinions and outrageous advice The Insider's Guide to the Colleges cuts through the glossy Web sites and brochures to uncover the things that matter most to students, and by staying on top of trends, it gives both students and their parents the straightforward information they need to choose the school that's right for them.

Updated for 2006, this college guide gives student-to-student advice on choosing a college, getting in, and paying for it.