1. Develop a smart shortlist
Students and parents should avoid choosing universities based on mercurial rankings.
“The word ‘best’ is a highly subjective term,” says Christy Liang, counsellor of further studies at St. Paul’s School. “What’s ideal for one student—in terms of country, location, student body, grading system, career prospects after graduation and more—might not be ideal for another.”
In addition to online research, Liang says, “students can get a clearer idea of the university with on-campus visits, as well as by reaching out to alumni.”