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Episode 20 | Finding Colleges Beyond the Rankings: Where to Actually Look

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A mom asks where to find aeronautical engineering programs beyond rankings.
Host Lindsay, a college counselor, explains why relying solely on popular college rankings is a mistake and provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to discovering the best-fit schools using specific online tools, strategic filtering, and outcome-focused research. She emphasizes finding schools with strong programs for specific majors, manageable costs, and environments where students will thrive.

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A practical way to build a college list around fit, aid, and outcomes.

Lindsay frames college search as a process of narrowing, not a race to a ranking. She starts with a major and then adds location, size, and cost, turning a long list into something families can actually work through.

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Find a calmer way to build a college shortlist from scratch.

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