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90. 50-50 Colleges And The Perfect List

While the general public tends to rank colleges mainly on the basis of exclusivity and Division I sports success, applicants should consider so many other factors. Two data points are particularly valuable. Amy and Mike invited college admissions expert Michelle Kretzschmar to explain her concept of 50-50 colleges and the perfect list.

What are five things you will learn in this episode?

What is a 50-50 college?

What makes graduation rate such an informative metric?

Should a high acceptance rate be considered a benefit or detriment?

What factors influence the perfect college list?

How can you…

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