An Introductionto

Decision Boards

1. Benefits of Using Decision Boards In Your Research

2. How Decision Boards Help You Get Interactive

3. How to Create and Access Your Decision Boards

LinkedIn’s Decision Boards

1. University Finder➢ Research and choose colleges

2. University Rankings➢ See how your dream college ranks

3. Field of Study Explorer➢ Explore majors (and careers)

Benefits of Using Decision Boards In Your Research

Benefits of Using Decision Boards In Your Research (cont.)

Use the University Finder,

University Rankings, & Field of Study Explorer

TOGETHERfor more effective research

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research

1. Find Colleges

2. Provide Context

3. Collaborate

4. See Who You Know

5. Keep Everyone In the Loop

6. Scope Out the Competition

7. Find Similar Schools

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research (cont.)

Find colleges by major, companies, and location

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research (cont.)

Provide context by letting people know WHYyou’re interested in this college or major

Tip: This is a great way to get feedback from your

support network

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research (cont.)

Collaborate with people who can help you find and choose your dream college

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research (cont.)

See who you know to get insight and advice

Keep everyone in the loop with status updates

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research (cont.)

Scope out the competition

✓ backgrounds✓ academic achievements✓ extracurricular activities

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research (cont.)

Use “Find Similar Schools” to develop a list of alternative colleges

Get Interactive with Your Dream College Research (cont.)

Psst… one of these colleges may end up on your short list

Hover over Profile or Education:

How to Create and Access YourDecision Board

… or visit the University Page:

Summary

1. Benefits of Using Decision Boards In Your Research

2. How Decision Boards Help You Get Interactive

3. How to Create and Access Your Decision Boards

Make your final decision with greater confidence now that you understand:

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