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CollegesofDistinction.com is a website with the goal to provide students, counselors, and parents with information about colleges and universities that excel that in Four Distinctive categories: the engagement of its students, the success of its graduates, the quality of its faculty and the atmosphere of its campus.

History
The website was developed by a group of high school guidance and college counselors with the help of marketing and public relations professionals in 2002. The group developed the Four Distinctions in order to feature the unique and successful teaching-focused colleges and universities on the Website.

How Schools Are Chosen
Schools are normally nominated by high school counselors. In order to qualify to be considered a College of Distinction schools must be exceptional in all Four Distinctions: Engaged Students, Great Teaching, Vibrant Communities, and Successful Outcomes.