You've identified what you want in a school. You've completed your school search and now discover that you have a list of 10 to 15 potential schools. How do you narrow it down to a manageable list? Here are some tips to help:

• Weigh the pros and cons of each school. Ask yourself what each offers and how important it is.
• Visit your schools. A school may look nice on paper, but a close-up look can offer something entirely different.
• Talk with current students, alumni, and friends about the school. Current and former students can give an inside peek to what life there is like.
• Enlist your family for help. They have a stake in your choices as well.