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Each family has unique needs when it comes to choosing a college, and it's important to consider what a college can truly offer your student. At ACANC, we believe the most important question to ask isn’t “What can this college do for me?” but rather, “What will this college do to me?”
While ACA does not endorse or explicitly recommend one institution over another, CLT's list of over 250 Colleges & Universities Accept CLT Scores (below)
includes a sample of universities that share our values, specializes in classical pedagogy, or otherwise stand out as institutions that honor the American classical education tradition.
Another excellent resource is Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL). This organization advocates for the liberal arts, highlighting schools that provide a quality liberal arts education. CTCL also emphasizes that STEM education is an integral part of the liberal arts, not separate from it. As an advocate for students and families navigating the college search, CTCL reminds us that there are many outstanding colleges across the country that offer robust liberal arts programs, with opportunities for study abroad, leadership development, and community engagement. These schools also boast strong outcomes, including high rates of graduate school and career placements, as well as prestigious scholarships like the Rhodes, Gilman, Fulbright, and Marshall.
Students can also explore Naviance's database of colleges with their SuperMatch College Search.
In summary, there are many excellent schools out there that will nurture your student’s academic and personal growth, and we’re here to help you find the right fit.
EIGHT REASONS TO GO TO COLLEGE:
EIGHT REASONS TO GO TO COLLEGE:
8 reasons to go to college
8 reasons to go to college
Statistics generally show that earning a college degree leads to:
More pay
Earnings typically increase with higher levels of education. The median weekly earnings for workers with a high school diploma and no college was $781 in 2020, compared with $1,305 for those with a bachelor’s degree and $1,545 for those with a master’s degree, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, or BLS.
Steadier employment
The higher the level of education you've attained, the less likely you are to be unemployed, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Better benefits
College-educated workers are more likely to have employer-provided health insurance and retirement plans, according to the 2019 College Board “Education Pays” report. For instance, 52% of full-time workers with a high school diploma had employer-provided health insurance in 2018, compared with 64% of bachelor’s degree holders and 70% of advanced degree holders.
Valuable skills
Going to college doesn’t always mean getting a four-year, or bachelor’s, degree. You can also obtain a certification or associate degree, equipping yourself with the skill set to become, for example, a dental assistant or welder. These certificates or degrees typically take two years or less to complete. Those with an associate degree had median earnings of $938 per week, or around $150 more than someone with just a high school education, according to the BLS.
More career options
More and more jobs paying at least $35,000 require a college education, and getting a degree can mean expanding your job options. According to a 2018 study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, 80% of well-paying jobs require training after high school, including certifications or a bachelor’s degree.
In recent years, more universities have launched academic incubators, or university-affiliated programs that provide support to student-run startups, including through mentorship or education, and in some cases, access to investors. Academic incubators are offered by schools such as the University of Michigan, Emory University, the University at Buffalo, the University of Washington and many others.
Expanded horizons
Even if you want to study subjects like philosophy and sociology — topics that are interesting but don’t lead clearly to one particular occupation — college can still be worth it. A 2020 survey from the American Association of Colleges and Universities found that 92% of employers said it was either very important or somewhat important that college students be exposed to a “wide variety of academic topics and disciplines.”
Social, civic and community engagement
Compared with those who hold only a high school diploma, bachelor’s degree holders are more likely to vote, volunteer and participate in their communities, according to the 2019 College Board “Education Pays” report. Those with college degrees are also more likely to be married, according to 2017 Pew Research data. And a 2021 survey by the Survey Center on American Life found college degree holders tend to have larger friendship networks and are less likely to be lonely compared with those without a degree.
Discover the Most Popular Colleges
Discover the Most Popular Colleges
Among CLT Students
Among CLT Students
Students can share their CLT and CLT10 scores with any college they choose, free of charge. This list, updated quarterly, is comprised of the most popular Partner Colleges among our students, ranked according to the number of scores shared with them.
Over 250 Colleges & Universities Accept CLT Scores
Over 250 Colleges & Universities Accept CLT Scores
Colleges and universities across the United States and abroad recognize the value of the CLT, and the excellence of CLT and CLT10 test takers. That’s why hundreds of colleges recruit students who take the CLT, and even provide scholarships based on test performance. After you receive your CLT or CLT10 scores, you can share them for free with as many colleges and universities as you’d like. This is a great way to connect directly with admissions counselors and directors.
Colleges That Change Lives
Colleges That Change Lives
(CTCL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement and support of a student-centered college search process. They support the goal of every student finding a college that develops a lifelong love of learning and provides the foundation for a successful and fulfilling life beyond college.
Since 1998, CTCL has offered a national series of information sessions and college fairs for students, parents and counselors featuring the colleges and universities that inspired the book, Colleges That Change Lives.
Good Colleges for Classically-Educated Students
Good Colleges for Classically-Educated Students
by Christopher Perrin
by Christopher Perrin
From time to time I am asked what colleges I think make for a good fit for classically-educated students. With my second child in college and my first already graduated, naturally I have thought about this a bit. In my work with the Society for Classical Learning, I have also been working with my colleagues to partner with colleges around the nation.
Community Colleges
Community Colleges
Students with a high school diploma or the equivalent can go to a community or junior college. These institutions can help students further their education, prepare for a four-year college, or focus on a particular trade for a specific job. Students can earn a certificate in a specific area of study, or earn an Associate’s degree after completing a two-year program. Students may also complete required general education courses at community/junior colleges, and transfer those credits to a four-year college in order to save money.
Students with a high school diploma or the equivalent can go to a community or junior college. These institutions can help students further their education, prepare for a four-year college, or focus on a particular trade for a specific job. Students can earn a certificate in a specific area of study, or earn an Associate’s degree after completing a two-year program. Students may also complete required general education courses at community/junior colleges, and transfer those credits to a four-year college in order to save money.
College Scoreboard
College Scoreboard
Search schools that might be a good fit, and add to your compare list to see how they match up.
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?search=colorado&page=0&sort=threshold_earnings:desc
Post Secondary Degree Earnings
Post Secondary Degree Earnings
Search earnings by institution or program!
Search schools that might be a good fit, and add to your compare list to see how they match up.
https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/search/?search=colorado&page=0&sort=threshold_earnings:desc
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