110: How to Create a Great College List (Part 2)

Ted’s book has been a go-to reference for me (and many other counselors) in our work with students and I loved getting a chance to go behind the scenes and hearing how the sausage is made. We discuss, among other things: Why did the Fiske Guide happen in the first place? How does Ted avoid sounding generally positive about all schools? How the Fiske Guide ratings systems differs from that of US News and World Report Who actually writes all 882 pages of the Fiske Guide The best approach for students who have no idea what they want Some of the biggest mistakes students and parents make when searching for a school The dangers of narrowing your college choices too early on. One quality Ted finds essential to having an amazing college experience