Much more than a grouping of eight colleges and universities, the Ivy League--with its hallowed halls, private clubs, and grassy quadrangles--is seen by some as the golden ticket to the American Dream. Captured in countless novels, films, and television shows, and mentioned in everyday conversations around the globe, these centuries-old institutions stand proudly as symbols of one of America's greatest strengths--its world-renowned education system.

Popularly regarded as the apex of academic achievement, many ambitious parents also see in the Ivy League a gateway to the world of the socially powerful and financially successful. Taking a close-up look at each of these campuses, Harvard alumnus Daniel Cappello illustrates the unique spirit of each school and determines what sets one apart from the other--from the presidents they've trained to the silver-screen characters they've inspired; from the size of their endowments to the number of celebrities they enroll; from dominant political stances to athletic rivalries, architectural styles, and campus fashion.

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