On the Wisdom and Merits of Exploring ‘Less Visible’ Colleges

Source: New York Times
Author: Marty O’Connell
Publication Date: July 28, 2009

Article Abstract:

When searching for colleges, high schoolers should look beyond name recognition and open themselves up to more possibilities. Oftentimes, less well known schools, such as Goucher, provide the best "fit" for academically talented students.

Lead:

“You’re applying WHERE?”

Academically talented high school students around the country tell me this is often the reaction they receive when sharing their thoughtfully chosen, but not “highly visible” colleges list with friends and family. We exist in a name-brand obsessed culture which creates stress-inducing media headlines every year, all year — including during the summer, when high school seniors are winnowing their prospective colleges list. Articles and blogs highlight only the attention-grabbing process of a very narrow band of highly visible colleges, and are translated by most students into “I’ll never get in anywhere!”

Link to Article: http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/28/lessvisible/
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