How to Choose a College

With college admissions deadlines finally in your rear-view mirror, hopefully you’re feeling content about the schools to which you applied. Consider the criteria you used in finalizing your list of colleges. Your major, the size, opportunities to study abroad and conduct research were probably among the many traits that attracted you to these colleges. For others still, diversity, job placement, and overall rankings are the most important factors. The New York Times provides a host of other consideration students might use in determining the right fit. So what’s right for you?