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Introductions
Junior/Senior Program Coordinator
MARY ALLEN CONFORTI
Junior/Senior Program Specialist
JESS HANCOCK
FLAGSHIP INSTITUTIONS IN EACH STATE
MOST EXPENSIVE COLLEGE DORMS IN EACH STATE
A word to the wise about rankings...
Rankings are everywhere and they are primarily a marketing tool for the publications who post them. Rankings do not adequately gauge a student's experience nor do they offer you insight on whether a college is a fit school for you.
northcarolina.edu
ncicu.edu
HOW TO RESEARCH COLLEGES
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
U.S. Dept. of Education > Institute of Education Sciences (IES) > National Center for Education Statistics > IPEDS > College Navigator > You
data from every college, university, and technical and vocational institution that participates in the federal student financial aid programs no rankings, no marketing, straight data
http://nces.edu.gov/ipeds/
IPEDS College Map feature
Still Wanting a Ranking?
The New York Times developed a unique ranking tool where YOU choose what matters most to you when choosing a college. Try this tool out to reflect your priorities. Revisit this often as your priorities may change as you explore more about colleges.
