Which Modest Proposal University Do You Prefer?

collegehelp
Tue, 20 May 2008 21:00:13 +0000

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The types of data I’d look at:
interests (academic, extracurricular)
financial situation
high school academic performance
family demographics and dynamics
test scores
extracurriculars
college characteristics preferred (the usual suspects)
personality traits
work ethic
lifestyle preferences
where you live
values/priorities about college
competitive vs nurturing environment
life goals
special awards/achievements

I would first research student success at various universities. Gather above data about students and follow them over 4-5 years. Find out the characteristics of the most successful and contented graduates at each university, a profile of who fits best at each school. Then I would apply that information to new applicants and assign them to their ideal school. Maybe I would give them a choice of two or three if they were equal.