Overachievement at football is traditionally way down the list of drawing cards for Northeastern colleges.

When asked whether students who have traditionally favored Northeastern colleges use the new information, Ms. Whitman said: "Students and parents are more open to schools in other parts of the country.

Coming up this winter is "Class of '96," in which the pretties will share a coed dorm at a Northeastern college.

To promote its new show, "Class of '96," a drama about the unnaturally attractive students at an exclusive, Northeastern college, Fox handed out leather knapsacks.

Regis College is also ranked by the Princeton Review as one of the best Northeastern colleges.

"If it goes up anymore, I'm going to stop smoking," said an art major at one Northeastern college.

My own experience with a son who was packed off to a prestigious Northeastern college this past year was far removed from that described by Mrs. Klaus.

They were Northeastern colleges, all reachable by a team bus or a car packed with students, who might even feel the dedication to rush back along Interstate 95 for an 8 a.m. class.

Most sports compete as part of the Landmark Conference with other Northeastern colleges.

This residence had enabled Ernst to attend a good Northeastern college, where he had encountered Lane as a fellow wrestler.