Cool schools: the author of the best 345 colleges picks his top 20 underrated gems - The Princeton Review - Selecting A School

Careers and Colleges, Sept-Oct, 2003 by Robert Franek

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19. University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

WWW.WELCOME.UBC.EDU COST: $17,612 R&B: $7,188 SIZE: 32,376

The third largest university in the third largest city in Canada might sound middle-of-the-road, but UBC is far from mediocre. This northern gem in a picturesque setting racks up major points for its top-notch academics. Besides its large international population, UBC offers a great value for the U.S. dollar, and the co-op program provides opportunities for everyone. First year students, take note of the Arts One and Science One programs ... both are the liberal arts at their best!

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20. University of Louisiana, Lafayette, LA

WWW.LOUISIANA.EDU/ COST: $10,153 (INCLUDES R&B) SIZE: 16,000

The University of Louisiana--Lafayette is the second largest university in the state system, with a solid liberal arts curriculum and very competitive programs in computer science, education, nursing, and engineering. Students appreciate small classes and the highly regarded honors program. The undergrad population is mainly locals who are proud of their boisterous social scene--rage on, you Ragin' Cajuns! Out-of-staters with a 2.5 GPA usually pay the same as residents.

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BERKELEY COLLEGE (Page 39)

www.berkeleycollege.edu

(800) 446-5400. Ext. GSC

Planning a career in business? Check out the programs offered by Berkeley College's five campuses in the New York/New Jersey area, Berkeley's financial aid advisers meet with students to develop personal plans for meeting college costs.

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(800) 799-7170

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CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MONTEREY BAY (Page 15)

www.csumb.edu/info

(831) 582-3738

Take a tour of the campus and find answers to frequently asked questions at this comprehensive Web site. Learn about special programs such as "Study at Sea," and get a sense of what the local community is like.

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PERFORMANCE LEARNING SYSTEMS (Page 6)

www.plsweb.com

(800) 506-9996

The "KaleidescopeProfile" helps to identify individual learning styles. Online courses for educators are detailed on this site. It's fun and informative.

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CLEVELAND CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE (Page 15)

www.clevelandchiropractic.edu

(800) 466-2252 in LA; (800) 467-2252 in Kansas City

With campuses in Los Angeles and Kansas City, Cleveland Chiropractic College offers the Doctor of Chiropractic, Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, and Associate of Arts in Biological Sciences degrees.

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QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (Page 21)

www.quinnipiac.edu

(800) 462-1944

Learn more about the stellar academic programs and opportunities available at this coed, nonsectarian, private institution located halfway between New York City and Boston in Hamden, Connecticut.