The New York Times' January 6th's Sunday Review Section includes an article titled "How to Choose a College" (link: http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/06/opinion/sunday/bruni-how-to-choose-a-college.html?_r=0).  After reading the opinion piece, summarize the author's views in the blog and state your opinion.  Be ready to discuss your views and the author's in class for extra credit points.