The Search for the Perfect College

With my junior year of high school rolling around the corner, I'm faced with the daunting college search. This is the year where it's time to buckle down but it doesn't even feel real to me. I'm leaning towards a degree in Fashion Merchandising from a college in the city; preferably New York or Chicago. Lately in my free time I've done a little college research and have chosen my top 3 colleges so far. With the help of Fashionista.com's The Top 50 Fashion Schools in the World I was able to find these...

1. The Fashion Institute of Technology
Located in Chelsea, New York the Fashion Institute of Technology(FIT) is listed as #9 on Fashionista.com. There have been many successful alumni throughout the years such as Nina Garcia, Calvin Klein, etc. This school's reputation opens a lot of doors for students and there is a high job placement rate. On top of all that, the tuition is extremely reasonable! I believe the out-of-state tuition is about the same as some in-state tuition where I live. With everything else I have seen on their website this is definitely my top pick.

2. Savannah College of Art and Design
Next is Savannah College of Art and Design(SCAD) which is listed as #14 out of 50. It has 5 locations(including online learning) and is known for having awesome teachers with industry experience. It's a great school even though it's not in a huge city like New York and it offers tons of degrees. Overall SCAD has many positive reviews from students.

3. LIM College

To finish off, LIM College makes #47 on Fashionista's list. Even though it's ranked pretty low, this school has some perks. One of the perks is it's location in New York City. I prefer colleges in New York because of the many internship opportunities. That way you can balance school while doing cool internships you can't find anywhere else. LIM also offers concentrations such as styling, fashion publishing, etc. to combine with your basic degree. The concentration you choose could make your college experience more interesting and will make you even more prepared for your future career. To see more check out the school website.

My college search has only just begun and who knows, maybe I'll decide not to pursue fashion after all and become a scientist or something... Thanks for reading and I'll try to follow up if anything major happens in the college department.