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It is possible to experience a stress-free, successful college search process that ends with a college fit that is right for each student.

This is the message that Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL) will bring to Houston and Austin, Texas, during the continuation of the 10th annual series of national tours.

"Too often the focus of the college search is on ranking and ratings, which does not acknowledge the individual needs of each student and how they will 'fit' with the mission and identity of a campus community," says Marty O'Connell, Executive Director of Colleges That Change Lives.

O'Connell adds, "The current record high numbers of college bound students, coupled with narrowly focused media stories about college admissions, have led the public to believe that college choices are severely limited.

The CTCL events, which are free to the public and do not require pre-registration, start with a panel presentation followed by a college fair, featuring admission representatives from the colleges and universities featured in the book of the same name, "Colleges That Change Lives," by former New York Times education editor and author Loren Pope.

Their inclusion in the book stems from their overall impact on students' educational experiences where faculty are focused on teaching and advising undergraduate students, and provide unique undergraduate research opportunities and emphasis on campus involvement.

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