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Alma College Receives ‘Best in the Midwest’ Designation

Alma College has received The Princeton Review’s “Best in the Midwest” designation for 2008.

Alma is one of 161 schools in the 12-state Midwest region — and one of 14 schools in Michigan — to meet the designation criteria.

The Princeton Review divides the country into four regions and identifies 654 colleges as academically excellent institutions of higher learning. Schools are rated on academic rigor, admissions selectivity, quality of campus life and financial aid.

Ratings are calculated from student survey results and institutional data. The survey asks students 80 questions about their schools’ academics, administration, campus life, student body and themselves.

“This designation affirms the quality of Alma’s academic programs and the commitment by our faculty and staff to personal attention, active learning, service and leadership,” said Mike Silverthorn, director of marketing and public relations at Alma College.

Click here for more information about The Princeton Review’s regional rankings.

The Princeton Review is a New York City-based company known for its test-prep courses, education services and books. It is not affiliated with Princeton University.

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Alma College is one of the best colleges fostering social responsibility and public service, according to The Princeton Review and Campus Compact. It is one of 81 institutions in 33 states —and the only private college in Michigan — that The Princeton Review commends and features in its book, Colleges With a Conscience: 81 Great Schools with Outstanding Community Involvement.

 

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Elizabeth Heitsch

Elizabeth Heitsch
Graduation: 2008
Major: History
From: St. Louis, Michigan
Interests: Reading, Music

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