Prospective students and their parents would be smart to investigate the view of the presidents at colleges they’re considering for application to know if they share values and the college will be able to help the student reach his/her individual goals, since college presidents’ views regarding the role of colleges varies depending on the type of college. Also, families can use these broad findings as a guide to narrowing the type of college their student researches and chooses for application.
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Graph from: Pew Research Center, Is College Worth It?: College Presidents, Public Assess, Value, Quality and Mission of Higher Education, May 15, 2011
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Jill Yoshikawa, Ed M, is a University of California and Harvard trained educator and Partner at Creative Marbles Consultancy. She advises families and schools, as they make complex educational choices. You can contact Jill at [email protected] or, read her short biography.
