Princeton Review Rates 2009's Best Party Schools

Schools of thought on picking a university

Is this what you picture happening at your dream school?

A lot of different factors can affect a college student’s decision about where to go for their higher education. Some base their decision on how much money other graduates from that university make.

Some students and their families decide based on the cost of attending the school. Some students, however, might let the Princeton Review’s List of Top Party Schools affect their choice — one way or the other.

What makes a party school?

Truth be told, it’s a little difficult to find out the Princeton Review’s criteria for ranking the top party schools in the country. “The Princeton Review is a New York company known for its test preparation courses, educational services and books and is not affiliated with Princeton University,” says the Washington Examiner.

But I think the general college-going public understands what “party school” means. It means the students are more likely to get an emergency cash loan for beer rather than books. This year, the winner was Penn State University. The Washington Examiner reports: ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Princeton Review Rates 2009's Best Party Schools"