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 THIRD YEAR IN A ROW NAMED ONE OF

"THE BEST NORTHEASTERN COLLEGES”

(WORCESTER - September 1, 2006) For the third year in a row, Worcester State College (WSC) was designated one of the  outstanding colleges and universities in the Northeast by The Princeton Review which recommends to college applicants in the new 2007 edition of its book, "The Best Northeastern Colleges" (Random House / Princeton Review).  

Says Robert Franek, Princeton Review's V.P., Publishing, "The schools in this book all have excellent academic programs.  We chose them from several hundred Northeastern schools we considered based on institutional data we collect about the schools, our surveys of students attending them, and our visits to schools over the years.  We also worked to have a wide representation of colleges in the book by size, selectivity, character and locale."

The Princeton Review surveyed 58,000 students at the 222 colleges in this edition of the book.  The 80-question survey asked students to rate their schools on several matters -- from the teaching ability of their professors to their opinion of the campus food -- and answer questions about themselves, their fellow students, and their campus life.  WSC was top-rated for its small classes, diverse student body and improved facilities. The survey also indicated that the professors are well-regarded.

The 2007 edition of "The Best Northeastern Colleges" is the third edition of the book.  The Princeton Review (www.PrincetonReview.com) is a New York-based company known for its test preparation, educational support, and college admission services.  It is not affiliated with Princeton University or ETS.

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