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What Is College Fit and Why Does It Matter More Than Prestige?
Tips on how to find the right academic college fit.
February 18, 2026
Tips on how to find the right academic college fit.
Focus on college fit – social engagement
Ali was a habitual procrastinator. With the help of college admissions expert Mark Montgomery, she got accepted into Dartmouth and couldn’t be happier.
Great College Advice visits Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to showcase its energetic campus.
Mark talks about the outdoor opportunities offered by attending Bates College.
Marks goes to the campus of Bates College to talk about its long-standing ethos of diversity and tolerance.
It’s so fun to hear from students who have successfully found the perfect college…a place that really fits their academic and personal interests and abilities.
Students and parents are looking for value in higher education, and generally most families see their state colleges and universities as providing the greatest value