College List

Finding the right college for you is a matter of finding the right balance—balance of academic programs you are interested in, on- and off-campus activities you want to be involved in, and the social scene you want to be part of, among other factors. The cost of education should also be considered. College is set up to provide you with education and training to prepare you for your first job and maybe a long-term career, but you and your parent(s) must weigh the potential benefit of a college education with its total projected cost.

Your definition of “right balance” will be different from another student’s; whereas you might place a greater weight on academics, for example, another student may place more emphasis on the social aspect of campus life. Whatever your personal preferences, it is important to take all the key factors into account to identify various schools where you can thrive.

Libra College Consulting will help guide you through the process of compiling a list of colleges that represent good matches for your set of criteria. The Latin root of libra means to weigh or balance. Finding the right balance entails careful deliberation about the aspects of college that are right for you. This will give you confidence in your list.