GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Are there kids in your family who are diving into their college search this year?

What are they considering when they explore a school, and what might they be missing about the kind of student experience they would have and how that matches their needs and preferences?

Dr. Marti Erickson, developmental psychologist and co-host of the Mom Enough podcast , joined KARE 11 Saturday to share valuable information on colleges. She was joined by her granddaughter, Clara Garner, a college senior.

Social life and what the school does to encourage "community"

Diversity of student population (ethnicity, region, socio-economic status)

Is there a stereotype of students and is it accurate?

Means of grading

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