Step 23
Building an Intentional College List
Many students create college lists by collecting names they have heard before.
Over time, those lists can become a mix of recommendations, rankings, opinions, and assumptions.
A stronger college list is built by looking at what actually matters to you.
Core Idea
A college list becomes more useful when it reflects your priorities, not just other people's expectations.
Your One Action
In your College Process Hub create a section called College Research Notes.
Look at the colleges you are currently considering.
Choose 3–5 schools and write down:
one thing that interests you about each school
one question you still have about each school
Do not worry about making final decisions yet. The goal is simply to make your list more intentional.
Optional prompt: “The factor I seem to care about most right now is ______.”
Examples:
academic programs
location
size
campus environment
cost
opportunities outside the classroom
distance from home
College Research Notes
Optional Prompt Answer
Deeper Reflection
Ask: "Am I choosing schools because they fit me, or because they sound impressive to other people?"
Life Question
N/A for this week.
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