10 worst reasons to pick a college

1
My parents went there, or it will make my parents happy.

2
My boyfriend or girlfriend goes there.

3
I don’t know anybody there.

4
All my friends are going there.

5

The weather was bad when I visited.

6
I didn’t like the tour guide, the weather, or the food.

7
There are no non-stop flights from my city.

8
The dorms aren’t modern enough.

9
It’s too close to home.

10
I looked at the school rankings.

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