<p>So I recently realized what my prioties are (going to school & stuff like that) and all my 'friends' you know are all about the drinking and the smoking. They are no help at all. So I was wondering what are some great colleges near Philadelphia?</p>
<p>Penn, Drexel, Temple, and St.Joes are among the most popular. There are a bunch not only in Philly but also around it. I would narrow down choices first by what’s realistic for you (both academically and financially) and then worry about proximity/desirability of location. College board has a great college search tool, as does college ******* and parchment.</p>
<p>Also Swarthmore, Villanova, Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Ursinus, West Chester are some suburban Phila alternatives.</p>