Love at first sight? Rarely!
It’s the stuff of fairy tales: “I walked onto the campus, and I knew immediately that it was the place for me!”
College-bound high school students hear this anecdote so often that they expect it to be true. For a few it is, but most often, each college or university presents pros and cons. There is no one clear winner. I say: that’s OK!
I recently received a note from a high school junior, who had just returned from a lengthy college visit road trip over her April break. “OMG, this is going to be the hardest decision of my entire life.” Even after multiple visits, there was no clear winner!
So, when putting together your college list, don’t look for one that sweeps you off your feet. That’s too much pressure. Like everything in life, your experience won’t be perfect. And there will be trade-offs. But if you do it right, the pros will far outweigh the cons.