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1. An Introduction
to
Decision Boards

2. 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

3. 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

4. Benefits of Using Decision Boards In
Your Research (cont.)
Use the
University Finder,
University Rankings,
& Field of Study Explorer
TOGETHER
for more effective research

5. 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

6. Get Interactive with Your
Dream College Research (cont.)
Find colleges by major, companies, and location

7. Get Interactive with Your
Dream College Research (cont.)
Provide context by letting people know WHY
you’re interested in this college or major
Tip: This is a great way to
get feedback from your
support network

8. Get Interactive with Your
Dream College Research (cont.)
Collaborate with people who can help you find
and choose your dream college

9. Get Interactive with Your
Dream College Research (cont.)
See who you know to get insight and advice

10. Keep everyone in the loop with status updates
Get Interactive with Your
Dream College Research (cont.)

11. Scope out the competition
✓ backgrounds
✓ academic achievements
✓ extracurricular activities
Get Interactive with Your
Dream College Research (cont.)

12. 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

13. Hover over Profile or Education:
How to Create and Access Your
Decision Board
… or visit the University Page:

14. 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:

15. More Information
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