Condensed checklist:
- Affordability (remove any school that is not affordable, and be sure to include travel cost)
Fit variables:
2. Academics (access to major, curricular style, academic vibe, research & internships)
3. Location/Setting (location, weather, size of school, urban/rural/suburban environment)
4. Social vibe (campus scene, city/town scene, clubs, greek life, sports fandom, etc.)
5. Housing and food (often overlooked; don’t)
6. Other things that are important to you
Rank the schools based on those metrics.