Choosing The Right College Finding the Right College Program Written by Kennon Dickon November 4th, 2016 I started my career as an admissions counselor for Johnson State College. Soon after that, I served as associate director at Drexel University, where I was also the athletic liaison between the admissions office and coaches. In addition, I spent a few years at Drexel working with transfer students, reviewing applications, and developing articulation agreements with area colleges. Moving to Swarthmore College, I served for eight years as an associate dean of admissions and again as the athletics liaison. My years at Swarthmore in what I call hyper-selective admissions is where I gained much of the experience I use to help me guide students in putting together the strongest application possible. Learn More About Kennon choosing the right college, college lists, college visits, Has your college research consisted of pouring over the dozens of “best colleges” lists that flood the market every fall? If so, perhaps it’s time to dig a little deeper. Being ranked as a “best” college by a certain website or publication does not make that college the “best” fit for your child, nor will it necessarily provide them with the “best” education. In the latest edition of College Coach’s Insider Tips, college admissions expert, Kennon Dick, discusses the critical research that high school students need to do in order to find the right college for them. Subscribe to the College Coach YouTube Channel to keep up-to-date on all the latest college planning tips from our college admissions and finance experts. Related Resources Read | Posted on April 11th, 2025 The Basics of First-Year Study Abroad Programs Read | Posted on December 10th, 2024 Navigating Medical School Applications: The Three Types of Letters Applicants Send Read | Posted on November 12th, 2024 Unlocking College Admissions: The Power of the Common Data Set
