Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Myth #1: Colleges Are Either Good Or Bad

"Nonsense.  By what criterion is a college good or bad?  In whose eyes is a college good or bad?  Academic quality is not easily assessed and, while some colleges are better known than others, it is not true that these colleges are good and the rest are bad.  The key question is not, "Is X a good college?"  Rather, the question is, "Is X a good college for me?"  Look for colleges appropriate  to your educational background, your goals, your ability and your personality.  Equally inaccurate is the notion that, "If I don't recognize the college name, it's probably not a good school.".  Guard against relying on stereotypes in looking for a college.  The "best" colleges are not by definition in the East, for example.  And contrary to popular stereotype, there is great fun to be had at small colleges.  Also be careful of relying on word of mouth: "Aunt Betsy went to Stony Bay College and loved it so I would like it too."  No.  Colleges change and you are not the same person as Aunt Betsy.  Erase preconceived notions about colleges.  Start with a clean slate."

by Steve Antonoff, "College Match: A blueprint for choosing the best school for you."

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