Step 35
Comparing Your Top Options
Once you narrow your choices, comparisons can start becoming emotional very quickly.
One school may feel better, but without specifics, it can be hard to understand why.
Looking at concrete details often makes decisions clearer.
Core Idea
Concrete details usually make decisions clearer.
Your One Action
Open your Decision Dashboard.
Choose your top 2 schools. For each school, record one real detail that matters to you.
Examples:
average class size
housing setup
internship opportunities
advising system
first-year experience
campus structure
academic programs
student life
Then complete:
“One thing that surprised me about School A is ______.”
“One thing that surprised me about School B is ______.”
Then complete: “Right now, I feel more drawn toward ______.”
Optional prompt: “The detail that affected my thinking most was ______.”
Option Comparison Notes
Optional Prompt Answer
Deeper Reflection
Ask: "Is that feeling connected to something specific, or mostly to a general impression?"
It is okay if the answer is still unclear.
Life Question
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