06/29/2008

5 Ways to Narrow Down Your List of Colleges

student thinking about college 5 Ways to Narrow Down Your List of CollegesGuest Blogger: Dr. Katherine Cohen, CEO of ApplyWise.com

So many colleges, so hard to find the best fit. Most students find that creating an expansive list of schools they’d like to go to is easier than winnowing down the list.

Here are some tips from Dr. Kat to help narrow your focus:

  1. Make sure the list is balanced.
  2. Verbalize or write down the pros and cons of each college.
  3. Get beyond the colleges’ names and get into their experiences.
  4. Consider the location of the college and the cost of traveling to and from home.
  5. Visiting colleges will often rule some out!

To read the entire article click here ==> 5 Ways to Narrow Down Your List of Colleges

Also worth reading: Choosing a College that’s Right for You


 

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