Beyond College Rankings: The Students' Guide to ... - Online Colleges | Career Advice, Tips, Trends, Resources | Scoop.it

"College rankings have become a pretty big deal over the past few decades, with many schools fighting tooth and nail to raise their rankings or to maintain their current position."

 

"The system, however, has some flaws. While college rankings can give prospective students some idea of what schools have to offer, they’re not exactly a great predictor of which schools would be a good match... depending on individual student needs."

 

"The best way to compare colleges and to ultimately determine which is the best for you? Focus on doing your own meaningful, customized college research."

 

If you’re not sure where to begin, read on to learn some essential tips and tools that can help you in the process..."

http://www.onlinecolleges.org/beyond-college-rankings-the-students-guide-to-college-comparison/


Via Ken Jondahl