Make the right choice of college - the first time around! Parents dream of sending their child to an Ivy League school - the best "name brand" in education. But the vast majority of students don't have the grades for these institutions. Instead they must set their sights on midrange colleges. And truth be known, in many cases midrange schools can offer a better overall experience for students. The goal is to find the right fit for your child. With the cost of higher education rising through the roof, this is more important than ever.In "Finding the College That's Right for You!", educator, administrator and college admissions specialist John Palladino sifts through the hundreds of existing competitive colleges to present 150 that offer the education your son or daughter deserves. Here you'll get valuable tips from a qualified educator about what's important - and what's simply window dressing. This practical guide: clearly defines the criteria used in selecting the best college for your child's needs and abilities; supplies a list of schools, with information about size, faculty, job placement and more; gives you the confidence to choose the right college - and not let the college choose you. Thirty percent of college students drop out after their freshman year, resulting in wasted time and money. "Finding the College That's Right for You!" is the tool you and your child need when it comes to making this life decision.