When it comes to choosing which colleges to apply to, virtually everyone can recognize the names of the big 8: the Ivy League universities. For high-performing students, it might be their dream to get accepted into one of these schools.

However, just because it’s an Ivy League or a top-rated university, it might not necessarily be the perfect fit for everyone.

This episode is all about balancing a college list. We will talk about what a college list is, and how to choose where to send your application based on other metrics beyond reputation.