If you are thinking about attending an American college but feel overwhelmed your anxiety can be somewhat relieved with a 2001 copy of U.S. News & World Report, `America's Best Colleges'.

"Decisions should all be so easy as choosing between strawberry and lemon.

"Unfortunately, when the decision you're facing is between a small liberal arts college and a humongous sprawling university, you may have no clue which flavour to choose,'' says State Farm Insurance who sponsors the 2001 college guide.

The Boston Herald says it is the most comprehensive ranking of America's colleges.

This extraordinary red and blue paper back reference book, a number one bestseller, provides insightful articles and tells you how to choose the right school. It focuses on the following points: Getting in. What colleges are looking for.

Best values. Bargain schools to consider.

Paying your way. Student loans, aid and scholarships.

Hot campus jobs. Finding work is easier than ever.

Using the web. Top Internet sites for college data.

Comparing schools. Use their new and exclusive rankings.

You will find a state-by-state directory profiling more than 1,400 schools with information on deadlines, degrees, expenses and financial aid.

They have exclusive rankings. Their authoritative listings of America's universities and colleges are based on their own comprehensive research.

This year there will be over one million applicants to North American universities. However, only a couple hundred or so will score double 800s on their SATs. Have faith that there is a college for you and if college is your goal get to it.

Included in the college guide is an eight-page calendar and planner to schedule your college search, a directory of top web sites and more.

You can order this gem for $7.95 plus shipping and handling: U.S. News Specialty Marketing, Dept. 2600 P.O. Box 51790, Livonia, MI 48151, USA.

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Visit America's Best Colleges online at: www.usnews.com