Is there such a thing as "the right" college list?

Question

Is there such a thing as "the right" college list?

Answer 1

Of Course there is!! There is "the right" college list for you. Which means "How Do You Find A College That Fits You"?

The key to finding a college that is right for you to ask the right questions about what you want and what you need. Keep in mind, there is no such thing as a perfect college. You can find schools where you’ll be happy and get a great education, but it is so much more than that. YOU NEED TO THRIVE! Become the best you can be and the school needs to encourage and teach you how to do that. So you need to search for schools that will help you become who you are meant to be and will meet your goals at a price that you and your family can afford. Stay open to all options and possibilities. Don't limit yourself in this search.

Narrow down the possibilities into a manageable list. Here are steps you can take to find colleges where you will thrive.

Decide What You Want in a College

Keep an Open Mind

Challenge your assumptions about what will work for you.

Talk to people who know you. 

Don’t limit your search.

Do Your Homework

Once you have a list of schools, it’s time to do research.

Keep Perspective

During the search, always ask yourself questions about your goals. You're changing all the way through HS, so your answers will likely change during this search process.

Answer 2

Yes, there is.  First, let me say what it is not. It’s not about choosing places because they are close to you or because you know the sports team or because your parents heard that it is a good school.  It’s about thinking globally and searching out the best options for your talent.  This may be the only time in your life in which you can embark on an adventure somewhere new in the world.  The right college list starts by looking at all of your talents, thinking about the career you may want to pursue (even if this changes down the line), and doing an inventory of your personality, as well as things you like and dislike. This is really about being very honest with yourself.  You want to be at a university where you can be happy in day-to-day life, as well as find opportunities to inspire you.