Today's top colleges.

Next month is the release of BLACK ENTERPRISE'S highly anticipated biennial list of Top 50 Colleges for African Americans, the authoritative resource on colleges and universities that are best for the next generation of leaders--our children. With more than 3,200 colleges and universities in

And we don't stop there. This year we offer students a year-by-year plan to help them achieve their goals and prepare them to face the challenges awaiting them after graduation. We break down everything students need to know such as how to polish written and communication skills, increase the chances of landing the right job, and resources that will lead them to new opportunities. We help students determine what school year is the right time to find mentors, and what year is best to join organizations and clubs that will get them noticed by potential employers?

Not every school can prepare your child for entrepreneurship or an executive-level position. Therefore, a successful plan starts with choosing the right school. So pick up the October issue and keep it handy over the next four years. Our list of the top colleges and universities will help get your child on the right track to a successful career.

--The Editors