
Have each family member rank the following school criteria on a scale of 1-5.
When you are done, spend some time explaining why a factor is or is not important so that everyone understands where each other is coming from. This will help you identify key points for child and your family, and will serve as a starting point for your university research.
Academic offerings
Advising services
Class size
Cost
Diversity
Facilities
Graduation rate
Happiness
Housing
Independence
International students
Internships
Job prospects
Location
Male-Female ratio
Prestige
Professors
Reputation
Retention rate
Rigor
Size
Social life
Socially active
Types of majors
Urban/Rural/Suburban
This process will help you find your school fit. Keep in mind that you and your child will likely change their ratings as they move through the application process, and that is why discussion is important. Another great resource to help you identify schools is Self Survey for the College-Bound .
Please reach out if I can help you through the application process.
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