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A practical way to compare colleges using course fit, fees, location, placements and the things that actually matter to you.

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A practical way to compare colleges using course fit, fees, location, placements and the things that actually matter to you.

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Start with you, not the college ranking

Before comparing colleges, write down what actually matters to you. A famous college can still be a poor fit if the course, budget, location or admission path does not work for your situation.

A shortlist becomes useful only when every college on it has a reason to be there.

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