<p>Is there a huge difference in Colleges of Distinction and the ISI book? </p>
<p><a href="http://www.isi.org/college_guide/%5B/url%5D">http://www.isi.org/college_guide/</a></p>
<p>I remember that the book "Choosing the Right College: The Whole Truth about America's Top Schools" received a very lukewarm reception on CC -I think that Carolyn and I were not shy to fault the hidden agenda of the publication. </p>
<p>I noticed that both COD and ISI list Southern Methodist University (SMU) very highly. I have little direct information, but I think that SMU's motto is still "Pay your fees and collect your Bees". Quite a distinction!</p>