College Prep Q&A: How do I Start My College Search?
Rankings aren’t everything when you are looking for a college. One of the best things you can do when getting ready for college applications is determining your best fit! With what kind of city, opportunities, student body, etc. do you see yourself thriving?
At 4S, we recommend students get their hands on as many student opinions as possible – check out Reddit, Niche, and university-run Instagram accounts as well as their social media comments section!
These non-traditional educational resources can be important to understanding the school’s values, traditions, and overall vibe, helping you get a sense of what you do and don’t like in a college. Not only could these resources provide ideas for your college list, tapping into their information also helps to make compelling points for a Why us? question from a college application or future admissions interviewer.
Some of the popular Instagram accounts that both 4S Mentors and 4S Scholars have found useful in their college journeys are listed below:
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