Part of the joy I find in working with high school students on their plans to transition to college, is getting to know the student and family in order to work as a partner in finding their right college fit. My goal in this effort is for the student to be on a campus where they feel comfortable with the learning environment, and have opportunities available to them to become engaged with all that their college has to offer. This will be different for each student, and many variables will play into a decision regarding best fit. Learning supports, internship opportunities, academic majors, access to professors, classroom size, activities and clubs, all can play a role in helping to determine where a student can thrive. Absent from this list is college ranking.
Recent research from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education speaks to the fact that it is student engagement in their college experience that is indicative of future success. Not necessarily, for most groups of students, the college ranking. This research helps to reinforce what families should be focusing on as they explore college options, as it is a guide to help prioritize what will be most important for the student's future. I am hopeful that this type of research will continue in order to help families have the information they need to make important decisions that can help set students up for success after college.
Recent research from Stanford’s Graduate School of Education speaks to the fact that it is student engagement in their college experience that is indicative of future success. Not necessarily, for most groups of students, the college ranking. This research helps to reinforce what families should be focusing on as they explore college options, as it is a guide to help prioritize what will be most important for the student's future. I am hopeful that this type of research will continue in order to help families have the information they need to make important decisions that can help set students up for success after college.
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