Good reasons

• The college feels like where you belong.
• The college reflects your values.
• The college will challenge you.
• The college provides opportunities to learn more about yourself.
• The college will equip you with skills that equip you for life.

Bad reasons

• The college has a famous name.
• The college has a “top ten” sports team.
• Mom or Dad went there.
• One or more of your friends are going there.

In Looking Beyond the Ivy League, Loren Pope said:

College should provide an education that teaches one to think and to solve problems, to write and speak effectively, to work with people, and to gain a broad view of the world.