Topic > Finding My Educational Soulmate - 565

The time is fast approaching when I will dive into the college application process. Finding the perfect college should not be taken lightly, and I have found the never-before-discovered key to success. Today, adults are using our advanced technology to assist them in their failed love lives; over the past decade or so dating sites have contributed to a whole new avenue for finding your perfect match. And the dynamics of this epidemic have spilled over into the college application process. Students need to understand that applying to college is the same thing as creating a profile on an educational dating site. A student's application, transcripts, etc. they become your personalized profile, while brochures, web pages and tours contribute to a college's profile. I feel like I have the upper hand in the application process because I have this valuable knowledge that alters the way I look at colleges comprehensively. Similar to a relationship with another human being, I want to build trust with potential colleges. I have to ask tough questions to save myself from educational heartbreak....