Choosing Colleges and Applying
Choosing Colleges and Applying
The hardest part for many students and families is choosing which schools to apply to.
Blog Posts:
Part 1: Parents: Help Your Teen Find a College That Fits
Part 2: Four Questions to Guide Your Teen’s College Exploration
College Rankings can (sometimes) be useful in narrowing down college options. Remember that these reflect a certain set of criteria (chosen by the author of the list) and will not tell you whether a college is right for you.
Money Magazine General Ranking; By Subtopic
Pride Index - reflects schools' support of and openness to LGBTQ students
WUE Schools - These schools participate in an agreement which lowers tuition rates for any students in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, making out-of-state west coast schools more financially accessible to all students in the region.
Best Value Colleges (Searchable)