Computer and Information Sciences Schools?

<p>I'm not too sure what good Computer Science / IT schools there are to choose from. Is there even such a thing? one of my teachers told me that it doesn't matter too much and that its more important to get Industry Certifications. I am somewhat sceptical of that comment, partly because he tends to over-play Certs and says "oh they're good for college apps" but my gut says no, and he tends to just exagerate alot.</p>

<p>..gah, off topic =[ umm, yeah back.</p>

<p>Since i'm just starting Junior year and just somewhat beggining college search any ideas of colleges to look at? I've liked Dartmouth/Brown/Cornell and JHU, but know fairly little about their Computer Departments.</p>