#HowIHowTo Put a “Dream School” lens on every college you consider for your list.

🗒️ I recently co-hosted a presentation by/discussion with Occidental College (“Oxy”). Afterwards, I put Oxy to the “Dream School” test.

Selingo’s 4 Key Criteria
1️⃣ A Supportive start
2️⃣ Easy connections
3️⃣ Real job experience
4️⃣ Good ROI: Value over prestige

I came up with some pretty compelling evidence for Oxy under each of the four criteria. And its liberal arts core means students will graduate with the critical thinking, analytical thinking, and writing skills that are so important as the world adapts to AI; as well as the foundation to be lifelong learners.

Is Occidental College a “Dream School” for you?
Only you can decide.

See how Oxy measured up, and get ideas for how you can use the "Dream School" lens for your college list here: https://admissionstidbits.substack.com/p/dream-school-a-howihowto-guide-on?r=21tnl5.

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It's back to school time! #HighSchoolSeniors will be getting "the talk" from their school counselors soon. In my Substack, Admissions Tidbits, I wrote a guide with some tips to get students started building a college list. College Scorecard has data on average annual cost, average annual cost by family income range, and direct links to each college's #NetPriceCalculator that students and families can use to get a closer estimate of cost.
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Steps to take:
🤔 REFLECT
💲 Figure out your COLLEGE BUDGET
🔎 SEARCH

https://admissionstidbits.substack.com/p/how-ihow-to-build-a-college-list

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