College Ranking

One of my most frequently asked questions is "How can I get into a top-ranked college?" My response is always, "Why would you want to?"

Sound odd? Not really. Choosing a college is a lot like choosing a good pair of shoes--if the fit isn't good, you'll certainly regret the choice by the end of the day.

Students really need to think about their educational and career objectives and goals carefully, make a list of the factors and variables that are important to them, and then individually rank colleges based on those variables. Choosing a college based on someone else's "ideal" rarely works out well in the end.

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