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Choosing the Right College

How to Evaluate College Career Services

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Guest post by Michael Sherman, Graduate to Employment

Selecting a college is a time of transition. There are so many things to consider when deciding which school is the right choice for your child: curriculum, geography, size, cost, student population, public or private…. The list of decision points seems to get bigger and more complicated every year. As you plot out your college visits during this time of transition, remember to be mindful of another transition that will take place four years from now: the transition from college to the workforce. It’s important to understand how effective the schools on your list are at helping their students find meaningful work upon graduation.

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August 10, 2017by College Coach
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Career Services, Visiting Colleges in the Summer, and College Finance Questions

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The latest episode of Getting In: A College Coach Conversation show featured a discussion with Michael Sherman of Graduate to Employment on factors to consider in terms of a college’s support for helping graduates find a job. The Office Hours segment covered tips for making the most of college visits during the summer. To wrap up the show, host Beth Heaton took a look at college finance questions recently submitted by listeners.

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August 2, 2017by Lauren Randle

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