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The Ins and Outs of College Recruiting Finding the right college for you is sort of like matchmaking in the dating world. College recruiting may confuse the process even further. So how do figure out your college compatibility? The Right Fit at Four Year Colleges Four year colleges offer the traditional education that is perfect for many academic pursuits. The Truth About College Rankings When it comes to choosing the right college, many students look at numbers for reasons more important than how many people voted for a new music video. But are these rankings truly more sophisticated than simple popularity contests? Turn Your College Search Upside Down Finding a college can be a lot like finding a boyfriend or girlfriend. As you begin your college search, start by thinking about all the things you don't want in a school. Venturing Off to Community College -- Out of State Instead of staying at a local two-year community college -- with the same high school cronies, part-time neighborhood job, and parents on their back -- my ambitious friends made the decision to transcend boundaries and go interstate. What College Rankings Won't Tell You College rankings are not necessarily the best means of choosing a college. Higher-education consultant Paul Boyer says that college rankings showcase but a few schools when many others are left out. Read more to find out why. What's in a College Major? Check out these recommended reads to help with the college major decision. Why College Rankings May As Well Be Etched in Stone (or Ivy) Where are we getting our definition of success? If we're taking our cue from some black-and-white numbers that have been inked on the page since before time began (well, almost), maybe it's time for a second look. |