<p>There's a school that I've been looking into and it seems really nice, but it's a practically unheard of LAC. It's not a BAD school, just not the best. Everyone who does know the school thinks it's great though. But I'm thinking, what if will hurt me in the job market- I'm not majoring in engineering or and pre med subject, so it would be hard for me to get a job anyways. Advice? How did you guys decide where to go?</p>
<p>It really depends. You might think it’s “practically unheard of” but others may not. It would really help if you gave us the name of the school</p>
<p>The name is Monmouth College, in Illinois. No one I know in real life has heard of it :/</p>
<p>Never heard of it, but if it fits you, go.</p>
<p>You would get better input on the parents’ forum. Fellow high school students are in no position to give you an informed answer, simply because they haven’t had real-life experience in the world after college.</p>
<p>I admit I haven’t heard of it… If it fits you and you know you won’t be wasting four years there partying or whatnot, you should go. As the above poster mentioned, perhaps you should post in the parent’s forum, for the same reasons. I was going to suggest posting on the school forum but there isn’t one… :O</p>
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There’s a “College Search & Selection” forum.</p>
<p>Oh I’ve actually heard of that place if that makes you feel better. You’ll probably find the best job opportunities in Chicago since it’s regional.</p>
<p>You’d be less likely to actually get a job in the subject you major in.</p>
<p>I’m a parent on the east coast, and I’ve heard of Monmouth–the one in IL, not the one in NJ. If you were my kid, I’d consider the opportunities that you’ll have at the school, in mentoring, in internships, etc. If you want to work for a Fortune 500 company right out of school, perhaps it’s not the right choice.</p>
<p>Remember that the students here in CC are not representative of incoming or current students–they are above and beyond; elite. You need to find a place that is right for you, that gives you what you want, and is a place where you will thrive.</p>
<p>Don’t rule it out only because it may not be the best well known school.</p>
<p>What year are you?</p>
<p>Here’s what you do:
- Apply to Monmouth College
- Apply to several other colleges (throw in your reach schools and well-known colleges and universities as well)
- Find out where you get in and which school gives you the most financial aid, etc.
- Create a pros and cons for the schools that you’ve gotten into
- If Monmouth gives you the most aid and has more pros than perhaps the well-known colleges…you should probably go to Monmouth…</p>
<p>Also, according to USNews, students who applied to Monmouth College also applied to Knox College. Furthermore, students who applied to Knox College also applied to Northwestern U. I don’t know much about all of those schools to point out their similarities to you but maybe you can do some research and decide whether or not you want to add them to your list. Those are more well-known as well.</p>
<p>Ooh! Ooh! I’ve heard of it! 
admittedly though it’s only because I somehow ended up on their email list…</p>
<p>If you really like the school then go. Think of all the people in the world who have gone to college and have good jobs. Not ALL of them could have attended a big name college. Attending a prestigious college doesn’t guarantee an amazing job, and attending a no name college doesn’t guarantee getting a bad job or not getting a job at all! I think about it like this: “do you really want to trade 4+ years of your happiness that should be the best 4 years of your life on some sort of gamble that attending a school that you’re not really happy at is going to somehow land you a better career?” Idk, just something to help you decide I guess:)</p>
<p>“do you really want to trade 4+ years of your happiness that should be the best 4 years of your life”</p>
<p>Wow, unrealistic expectations.</p>
<p>@KommAtMeBro I completely agree. </p>
<p>There’s nothing with going to a “no name” school. If you really like a school, go there.</p>
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That’s not the argument. Rather, the argument is that going to a more prestigious college results a higher chance of getting a better job. This is a decision that can affect 40+ years of one’s life, not just 4 years.</p>