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Choose a College for Fit and Value -- Not Rankings -- and Jump Start the College Search
Contact: Martha "Marty" O'Connell, Colleges That Change Lives, Inc (CTCL), 410-857-8748, marty.oconnell@ctcl.org
WESTMINSTER, Md., July 27 /Standard Newswire/ -- To counteract the notion that "a college can't be any good if I've never heard of it" the non-profit organization Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) will present their message in 21 cities during the continuation of the 12th annual series of national tours. The colleges and universities on the tour are also featured in the book of the same name, "Colleges That Change Lives" by former New York Times education editor and late author, Loren Pope.
"Too often the focus of the college search is on ranking and ratings, which does not acknowledge the individual student profile and how they will 'fit' with the mission and identity of a campus community," says Marty O'Connell, Executive Director of Colleges That Change Lives. "The past few years of record high numbers of applicants, coupled with narrowly focused media stories about college admissions, have led students to believe that their college choices are severely limited or unaffordable. CTCL aims to correct this misperception by presenting accurate information about college accessibility and value, as well as strategies that work to lower the anxiety of parents and students."
The CTCL programs continue on Aug. 1 in Seattle, WA and conclude on Sept. 17 in Columbus, OH. The events are free to the public and do not require pre-registration. They start with a panel presentation followed by a college fair, featuring admission representatives from the CTCL member colleges and universities. Their inclusion in the book "Colleges That Change Lives" stems from their overall impact on an educational experience where: faculty are focused on teaching and advising undergraduate students; unique internship and research opportunities are the norm; and where the emphasis is on student involvement on and off campus. Maria Furtado, Director of Admissions at Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, FL and Chair of the CTCL Board of Directors, sums up the feelings of the college participants: "Students and families who attend the CTCL programs understand the value of a liberal arts and sciences education. They ask interesting, challenging questions and through conversations at these events, we always meet students who would be a great match for our colleges."
Colleges That Change Lives, Inc (CTCL) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process. We promote the goal of each student finding a college that develops a lifelong love of learning and provides the foundation for a successful and fulfilling life beyond college. http://www.ctcl.org/about/ctcl
