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It speaks directly to today's high school students who have a substantially different perspective on college and career options than prior generation\u003c\/strong\u003es. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffered as a \u003cstrong\u003eGuided Exploration\u003c\/strong\u003e of the higher education options and opportunities in the \u003cstrong\u003ePacific Northwest\u003c\/strong\u003e, it emphasizes institutions and programs that are \u003cstrong\u003einnovative, inclusive, \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e accessible.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is openly biased in favor of experiential and place-based learning, interdisciplinary research-based education, and opportunities for career-focused training beyond the classroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a full-color publication, the guide is designed to invite all college-aspiring high school students, their parents, and counselors to discover the wide range of higher education experiences available in this astonishingly beautiful and ecologically fascinating bioregion of the North American continent. Curious readers will find detailed \u003cstrong\u003eProfiles\u003c\/strong\u003e of Pacific Northwest private and public colleges and universities located across six states and British Columbia. Each Profile describes the selected institution's \u003cstrong\u003eLocation, Sense of Community, Academics, Student Life Experience, Financial Aid\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e Study Away \u003c\/strong\u003eoptions and is augmented by a \u003cstrong\u003eBasic Statistics Chart\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Profiles are further enhanced with \u003cstrong\u003eHighlight\u003c\/strong\u003e segments that add more detailed information about a feature or amenity mentioned in the Profile. 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