Have you exhausted the U.S. News & World Report rankings to find your perfect college? The New York Times blog "The Choice" explains the ranking system behind the Washington Monthly's selection of the best national universities and liberal arts colleges. This time, though, the rankings aren't based on what it takes to get in, but on what the school gives back to the community.

Fifty-seven students, 25 colleges. That's how it breaks down for the Class of 2009. Although by most accounts this was one of the toughest years for admissions ever, Uni seniors managed to land eight spots in U.S. News & World Report's top 10 ranked colleges and 14 spots in the top 20. Learn where each member of the Class of 2009 will be heading next year and what they'll be studying.

The economy is rife with uncertainty from New York to Reykjavik to London. A U.S. recession and global financial meltdown have prospective college students and their families wondering if this turmoil will derail their dreams. Gargoyle reporter Eleni Yannelis looks at the issues involved.

Sixty-four students, 32 colleges. Here's where you'll find the Class of 2008 next year. As usual, the most popular destination is right here at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, with 24 seniors choosing the U of I. The next most popular school is Grinnell College, with four seniors heading to the Iowa school. Four seniors will attend an Ivy League college.

If senior Frankie McFarland attends the University of Illinois next year, he won't have to worry about a major part of his expenses. That's because the U of I has offered him a Provost Scholarship, which covers full tuition and is renewable for up to four years.