We help families explore and identify good fit majors and colleges. We also can help if your student is struggling in college. Maybe the transition was too much or too fast or too far away; perhaps they can't get excited about a major and are unmotivated, maybe they struggled academically, or perhaps it's too expensive and they need another plan. Don't give up - we can help!
Consider our “Trail Map Package”
Our Trail Map Package now includes an extensive intake where we explore your student’s aptitudes, academic history, and interests and clarify everything you want in a college; our second session defines and examines possible good-fit majors and careers for exploration. We also do some cost of college planning. Our third session identifies a short list of good-fit Ohio colleges matched to everything you want. Finally, we teach you how to conduct campus visits in a way that will help you clarify your best choice. You will receive a copy of our book, Field Guide to Ohio’s Best Colleges, and after all that we remain available to help your family every step of the way in the event things change. Did we mention the price?
View our chapter on Ohio Wesleyan University – one of thirty of Ohio’s best residential colleges discussed in our new book, Field Guide to Ohio’s Best Colleges. The book is now available through Amazon and other online book sellers as well as here: http://booklocker.com/books/9787.html. Our “Trail Map” clients receive a complementary copy.
Start your search by viewing our interactive map of Ohio Colleges. We have recently expanded the information available for each school, added a photo, and have now added over 40 campus videos with more on the way!
View one of our recently prepared client Trail Maps. This is what our clients receive following our Trail Map process! Note that all information provided is completely customized to the needs and interests of each client family.
According to a recent study of over 89,000 post-college U.S. adults conducted by the Strada Education Network, 36% would have chosen a different major and 28% would have chosen a different college. Your college choice can be one of the most important and expensive decisions you’ll ever make — yet few have the information necessary to make the best decision and avoid the land mines.
We specialize in helping families clarify their priorities and understand their options. We will build your personal “Trail Map” coaching you through everything from major exploration to campus visits at your best-match colleges. In the end, you will be an informed consumer and we believe your college choice will become clear.
While you’re here, take advantage of our Ohio College Interactive Map (click on the Ohio map above). We have expanded the information available on each college and have already linked over 40 short videos to create a virtual campus tour. You’ll love it! Also, don’t forget to check our Blog and sign up for our Ohio college newsletter! Finally, our new book, Field Guide to Ohio’s Best Colleges is available through Amazon and other online booksellers as well as here: http://booklocker.com/books/9787.html.
We would love to work with your family! The Trail Starts Here!
2014/2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 Freshman Class Size: 336/343/285/293/297/341/282
% Students Full-Time: 75%
% Students from Ohio: 74%
1st to 2nd Year Retention: 60%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 37%
Middle 50% ACT Score : 16-21
Among other things they are known for: Strong Nursing and Education majors
Unusual Major: Intelligence Studies
Point of Pride: NDC boasts the Academic Support Center, one of only five programs in Ohio designed to support learning challenges such as light autism, ADD, and ADHD. They have solid metrics and we love the ASC!
2019 University Endowment: $13.1M
Campus Video: Check out our video compilation of photos taken on our last visit to Notre Dame College:
View our video on how College Bound Advantage can partner with you and your family in your college search. We can help you save money, avoid land mines, and optimize your college choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6SSjHp8n98 .
2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 Freshman Class Size: 243/309/335/309/244/191
% Students Full-Time: 80%
% Students from Ohio: 80%
1st to 2nd Year Retention: 61%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%
Middle 50% ACT Score: 19-26
Among other things they are known for: Broad program options in Music and Ministry as well as Business and Nursing.
Unusual Major: Zoo and Wildlife Biology
Point of Pride: Only Ohio “passionately” Christian college located in a large city (Canton). Students hail from 40 denominations; predominantly Protestant and Catholic.
Ask us about: Malone’s annual “Davenport Derby”
2018 Institutional Endowment: $18M
Campus Video: Check out our video compilation of photos taken on our last visit to Malone University:
View our video on how College Bound Advantage can partner with you and your family in your college search. We can help you save money, avoid land mines, and optimize your college choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6SSjHp8n98 .
2014/2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 Freshman Class Size: 604/587/620/613/602/613/434
% Full-Time Students: 74%
% Students from Ohio: 88%
1st to 2nd year Retention Rate: 75%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 65%
Middle 50% ACT Score: 19-24
Signature Programs: Ashland has always been known for its strong Education Program which is one of the largest among independent and state institutions in Ohio. They also have a strong Nursing Program with a new, State-of-the-Art Nursing campus in Mansfield.
Stand Out Programs: Ashland also has strong programs in Business (ACBSP accredited), Fashion Merchandising, Toxicology, Forensic Chemistry, Geology, Environmental Science, as well as Commercial Art.
Outside the Classroom: Ashland offers over 100 student clubs and organizations, beautiful workout facility, vibrant NCAA Division II varsity athletics, an active Greek system, and an ongoing stream of campus activities.
Point of Pride: The “Convo’s” great food!
Ask us about: The Ashbrook Scholar Program
2019 Institutional Endowment: $45.3M
Campus Video: Check out our video compilation of photos from our last visit to Ashland University:
View our video on how College Bound Advantage can partner with you and your family in your college search. We can help you save money, avoid land mines, and optimize your college choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6SSjHp8n98 .
2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 Freshman Class Size: 217/208/211/174/231/195
% Full-Time Students: 88%
% Students from Ohio: 80%
1st to 2nd year Retention Rate: 60%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%
Middle 50% ACT Score: 18-25
Known For: Strong programs in Nursing, Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology, and Convergent Media
2019 Institutional Endowment: $23.1M
View our video on how College Bound Advantage can partner with you and your family in your college search. We can help you save money, avoid land mines, and optimize your college choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6SSjHp8n98 .
2014/2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 Freshman Class Size: 233/182/136/151/157/181/217
% Full-Time Students: 90%
% Students from Ohio: 56%
1st to 2nd Year Retention: 46%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 35%
Middle 50% ACT Score: 17-21
Known For: Strong programs in Criminal Justice, Athletic Training, and Forensic Science
Unusual Majors: Restoration Ecology, Digital Forensic Science, and Autism Studies (minor)
Point of Pride: Project 701: a unique student-run non-profit organization
Ask us about: The McMaster School for Advancing Humanity as well as the ASD Affinity Program that provides comprehensive services supporting students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
2019 Institutional Endowment: $19.1M
View our video on how College Bound Advantage can partner with you and your family in your college search. We can help you save money, avoid land mines, and optimize your college choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6SSjHp8n98 .
2014/2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 Freshman Class Size: 186/214/219/219/195/207/170
% Full-time Students: 81%
% Students from Ohio: 63%
1st to 2nd Year Retention: 60%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 47%
Middle 50% ACT Score: 17-23
Known For: A variety of Equine Studies and Information Technology Management major options
Unusual Majors: Forensic Psychology and Psychobiology concentrations
Point of Pride: 74% of students complete an internship before graduation
Ask us about: The five Residential Learning Community offerings
2019 Institutional Endowment: $33.3M
View our video on how College Bound Advantage can partner with you and your family in your college search. We can help you save money, avoid land mines, and optimize your college choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6SSjHp8n98 .
2014/2015/2016/2017/2018/2019/2020 Freshman Class Size: 92/114/106/78/96/92/102
% Full-Time Students: 75%
% Students from Ohio: 83%
1st to 2nd Year Retention: 75%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 53%
Middle 50% ACT Score: 17-23
Known For: Strong program in Nursing and Fashion Design
Unusual Major: Historic Preservation and Art Therapy
2019 Institutional Endowment: $24M
Campus Video: Check out our video photo compilation from our last visit to Ursuline College:
View our video on how College Bound Advantage can partner with you and your family in your college search. We can help you save money, avoid land mines, and optimize your college choice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6SSjHp8n98 .