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Finding Best Fit Colleges Randolph HS October 15, 2019 Rob Franek Editor-in-Chief

Discover how to find the best fit colleges that align with your academic, cultural, financial, and career goals. This guide provides essential tips and insights to help you make a well-informed decision. Contact Rob Franek, Editor-in-Chief of The Princeton Review, for more information.

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Finding Best Fit Colleges Randolph HS October 15, 2019 Rob Franek Editor-in-Chief

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  1. Finding Best Fit Colleges Randolph HS October 15, 2019 Rob Franek Editor-in-Chief The Princeton Review

  2. Student & parent worries: Paying for college What do you think a four-year degree for you (or your child) will cost? (Overall response) 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  3. Average cost of college Total cost of attendance: • One year at a public college? • One year at a private college? Average student debt at graduation: • Student debt load for public and private colleges? U.S. Education Debt • Total Student Debt Outstanding? $21,370 $48,510 $29,400 $1.5 Trillion

  4. Contact Info Rob Franek Editor-in-Chief Author, The Best 385 Colleges, College Admission 101, Colleges That Create Futures Robert.Franek@review.com O: 888-347-7737 ext. 1667 Twitter: @theprincetonrev Instagram @theprincetonreview 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  5. Dream Colleges What "dream" college do you wish you (your child) could attend if acceptance and/or cost were not issues?  Parents Students Stanford Stanford 1 1 MIT Harvard 2 2 Princeton 3 3 NYU

  6. A really long trend CAMBRIDGE, MA – September 1636 Seeking students with: Character Background Proficiency in Latin Proficiency in Greek Love, Harvard Admissions <3

  7. The more things change, the morethey stay the same The college process is stressful! • Prospective students, no matter their admission year, have always been nervous • Need to acknowledge and understand those fears to diffuse them Robert, practice your Greek or you’ll never get into Harvard! PrincetonReview.com | 800-2Review

  8. The Hopes: What Matters Most When it comes to choosing which college you (or your child) will attend, which factor is most important to you? “Best for career interests” was nearly tied with “best overall fit.” This has been true since 2014. Based on 10,958 surveys collected 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  9. How to find best fit schools The Essentials: • Academic Fit • Campus Culture Fit • Financial Fit • Career Services Fit 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  10. Finding Best Fit Why do schools hate Rob so much? Why is this book different? 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  11. Finding Best Fit Why is this book different from the others? = Student Opinion Opinions: Hierarchical Rankings? 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  12. Finding Best Fit Most popular ranking lists • Best Financial Aid – Bowdoin College • Best Career Services – Clemson University • Best Campus Food – U Massachusetts, Amherst 62 Ranking lists divided into the following channels:  • ACADEMICS/ADMINISTRATION (18 lists) • DEMOGRAPHICS (6 lists) • EXTRACURRICULARS (9 lists) • POLITICS (4 lists) • QUALITY OF LIFE (10 lists) • SCHOOLS BY TYPE (4 lists) • SOCIAL SCENE (7 lists) • TOWN LIFE (4 lists) 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  13. Is college worth it? Students say: YES 99% of students and parents view college as worth their investment. 42% of respondents chose “better job and higher income” Based on 10,519 surveys collected 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  14. Best Value Colleges – 2019 edition The Princeton Review & PayScale – 200 Colleges with exceptional ROI / Fin Aid • How does a college pay you back? • College Costs / Rate of Inflation • Benefits of a College Degree • Biggest Mistakes of Students & Parents • Methodology Review 7 Ranking Lists in CTPYB: • Best Alumni Network • Best Career Placement • Top Internship Opportunities • Best Financial Aid • Best Community Services Programs • Tuition Free Schools • CTPYU – Without Aid 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

  15. Contact Info Rob Franek Editor-in-Chief Author, The Best 385 Colleges, College Admission 101, Colleges That Create Futures Robert.Franek@review.com O: 888-347-7737 ext. 1667 Twitter: @theprincetonrev Instagram @theprincetonreview 800-2Review (800-273-8439) | PrincetonReview.com

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