Advice On Selecting A College From College President (and Dad)

The college admission process can be daunting. Here are some ideas from a college president — and a parent who has been through it twice — on the ways parents can help with the final college selection.

Let me start with a simple observation. You can get a great education at a wide range of colleges in this country. But if the fit is wrong, it is nearly impossible to get a great education – no matter how good the college is. Conversely, when you get the fit right, your student will have a grea...