Research Shmesearch! (A brief wondrous guide to researching colleges)
We’ve given you a list of schools that we think you might like. Now what? It’s time to go into research mode, but exactly what to do next can seem nebulous. Here are some guidelines.
It all starts with your research points, the rubric you developed with Paul. What are you looking for? What don’t you want? What can’t you live without? When you research with these lenses in mind, you’ll find that the fog will lift and the process will seem less daunting. Some of these priorities might change, but they are your jumping off point. With your research points established, begin your exploration.
1) In Custom College Plan, click on a specific school on your list and follow the link to the college profile, which is replete with basic facts and figures. You may have to hit one other button on the top right that also says “College Profile” to get to an additional page where you will find the “Research Launch Pad” (left side of the page). Tools there include the Fisk Guide (essentially the college search bible), a site that take you on virtual tours of campuses, and many others. Please keep in mind that these are subjective views of varying quality.
We’ve given you a list of schools that we think you might like. Now what? It’s time to go into research mode, but exactly what to do next can seem nebulous. Here are some guidelines.
It all starts with your research points, the rubric you developed with Paul. What are you looking for? What don’t you want? What can’t you live without? When you research with these lenses in mind, you’ll find that the fog will lift and the process will seem less daunting. Some of these priorities might change, but they are your jumping off point. With your research points established, begin your exploration.
1) In Custom College Plan, click on a specific school on your list and follow the link to the college profile, which is replete with basic facts and figures. You may have to hit one other button on the top right that also says “College Profile” to get to an additional page where you will find the “Research Launch Pad” (left side of the page). Tools there include the Fisk Guide (essentially the college search bible), a site that take you on virtual tours of campuses, and many others. Please keep in mind that these are subjective views of varying quality.
