Discovery
It’s not about rankings or reputation. It’s about where you’ll thrive.
Choosing a college based on rankings, reputation, or marketing materials is like buying a used boat without checking if it’s seaworthy!
In the Discovery stage, we focus on cutting through marketing noise and rankings to build a strategic, well-matched list of colleges that fit your needs.
In your college search, you want to find schools that align with your unique academic and interpersonal needs and financial realities. The best college is the one where you can thrive academically and graduate on time with the least amount of debt.
Preparing to Search
Understanding why marketing and rankings can be misleading.
Learning how to use search tools and real data, not just reputation and college websites
Reviewing your strengths, needs, and priorities (Ideal College Profile) before starting your search.
Researching
Using search tools to build a list of schools that align with your Ideal College Profile.
Evaluating college performance metrics—like graduation rates, student outcomes, and financial aid generosity.
Estimating out-of-pocket costs and loan needs using cost estimation tools.
Considering pre-acceptance campus visits (if feasible) to get a preliminary feel for campus culture.
Narrowing Your List
Refining your list to 10-20 schools that best match your academic, financial, and personal needs.
Ensuring your list is prioritized strategically based on student appeal, costs, and outcomes.