414: New Ideas for Putting Together Your College List (Beyond the Standard Advice)




The College Prep Podcast show

Summary: <br> <a href="http://collegepreppodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-03-at-1.54.24-PM.png"></a><br> <br> <br> <br> You’ve probably heard you should balance your college list with sure thing, competitive, and reach schools. Throw in financial safety and maybe some scholarship options. <br> <br> <br> <br> This is all good advice. But it feels a little dry. <br> <br> <br> <br> Are there some ideas you could add to your search that might broaden your possibilities and maybe add new and promising options? <br> <br> <br> <br> Listen as Megan suggests some new ideas for putting together your college list, including how to:<br> <br> <br> <br> * check for lesser known state schools* search for strong programs in your prospective major * include variety in the schools on your list. * look at some comfort options * dream outside the predictability box<br>