Some TV shows win awards year after year, making them the most desirable “must watch” programming. Want a laugh? Seinfeld, Friends, or Schitt’s Creek have you covered. Political Drama is more your speed? Turn on an episode of The West Wing and you won’t be disappointed.
Same can be said for American’s top colleges and universities. Everyone has their attention on a certain list of schools that have been highly ranked by reporting agencies; like US News and World Report. But just like a new hit show that becomes the new must-watch program, a crop of already well-known schools are giving Americans more reasons to leave the old behind.
According to Forbes, employers and hiring managers identify 10 public and 10 private universities turning out smart, driven graduates who are craved by employers of all types. It makes sense too since many elite colleges strive to improve their reputation so that they can charge more in tuition, boast more notable alumni, and have a higher government value score.
Here are a few publics to consider as your child builds their dream college list: Binghampton University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of Florida, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, University of North Carolina, University of Texas, University of Virginia, University of Wisconsin. And for the privates: Boston College, Carnegie Mellon, Emory, Georgetown, Johns Hopkins, Northwestern, Rice, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt.
Looking for the right list of colleges can be fun while keeping in mind that there is a perfect match for every personality type. I usually suggest reverse engineering the process so you don’t fall into the trap of chasing the popular names but where you can get the best career start. Match the students interest to a major and find a college that caters to the learning style of that individual. For example, some students perform better in a quarter system vs. a semester. Having a Writing Center on campus to help boost the skill of being more descriptive, persuasive, and can help boost grades. Beyond those basics, over 77% of employers look for job candidates with strong writing and communication skills, according to the National Association of Colleges and Employers.
Get ready to leave your old TV show behind and usher in new programming that will leave you asking, “why didn’t I get out of my bubble a long time ago?” Here’s to your success!
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