Once again let us remind you: we absolutely do not recommend making your astrological sign a primary consideration in your college search. But, with up to 5,000 schools to choose from, creating a college list can be really hard! What do you look for? How do you know if a school is for you? We thought, why not use the traits of astrological archetypes to help you break it down:
So, is quitting simply not in your vocabulary? Are you the first person your friends turn to when they need to get something done? Capricorns tend to be extremely ambitious, hardworking, practical, and loyal. If you are a Capricorn, or someone who identifies with these traits, this might be a helpful way to narrow down your college list. Considering your leadership instincts, go-getter attitude, and tendency toward a career in business, here’s a list of schools that will definitely live up to your potential.
Harvard
We will start with the obvious. With an acceptance rate of 3.19%, this elite IVY League institution attracts the hardest-working students from all over the world. Harvard is famous for their research, innovation, and intellectual community. Their undergraduate programs range everywhere from African American Studies to Mechanical Engineering. You are guaranteed top professors and peers within this comprehensive liberal arts education.
Babson College
Rated #1 for entrepreneurship for over 2 decades, Babson is the perfect place for your ambition to manifest. , Students’ leadership skills are groomed and nurtured by a curriculum that has a business foundation balanced with liberal arts and sciences. With 24 areas of focus to choose from and extensive internships and externships, you can definitely step into your CEO destiny at Babson.
Tufts
Another esteemed Boston-based university! Tufts has a commitment to learning and leadership in an open environment. Attracting and serving all around excellence, they offer a well-rounded and interdisciplinary education. While their predominant school is the School of Arts and Sciences, some students opt for the School of Engineering, where you can allow your pragmatic problem-solving skills to shine, or double major with a focus from Arts and Sciences.
University of Pennsylvania
If Kim K’s “Get your f*** a*** up and work” is your motto, Penn is the perfect school for you to do just that. Study with top professors and competitive peers within their 4 undergraduate schools in a disciplined curriculum. If business is the ultimate goal, Wharton is your best bet. The biggest investment banks and consulting firms recruit heavily from Penn, so expect a lot of competition.
Northwestern
Northwestern has hundreds of opportunities between 3 campuses, 12 schools and colleges, and over 500 student organizations and clubs. The Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences offers a diverse interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum. Prepare your future marketing whiz at the School of Communication, or harness your trusted ability to teach and guide at the School of Education and Social Policy.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia, located in, you guessed it: Virginia, is a great option for our go-getters. Its beautiful Charlottesville campus boasts renowned research centers, an academic medical center, and multiple national rankings. Among them is the Mcintire School of Commerce, which focuses on management, business theory, and technology. With their integrated core curriculum, students dive deep into the nitty gritty of what makes the business world tick.
Stanford
OK we know this is a Top-Tier heavy list, but as the hardest workers of the zodiac, we know you are looking for a challenge. Located in the temperate Bay Area of California, Stanford needs no introduction. Stanford academics are all about “thinking and doing,” which will come easily to your pragmatic instincts. With a 5:1 student to faculty ratio and nearly 70 majors and programs to explore, you are destined to shine and grow.
Indiana University
Leadership, engagement, and community are just some of the values we think you will share with Indiana University. IU promises top-rated academics and a dynamic student experience. For those of you with an inner CEO, we recommend the Kelley School of Business. Kelley’s success driven undergraduate program prepare’s students for the constant changes of the business world. Kelly is a reputable school for you to truly ~boss up~- it is rated #4 in marketing and #6 in management worldwide.
Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt might just have everything you want: academic rigor, esteem, and beauty. Calling itself a home for “academic excellence infused with a unique spirit of collaboration and collegiality,” Vanderbilt excels in liberal arts, sciences, engineering, and research. Vanderbilt’s Peabody College is a world famous institute for education and human development studies. Their undergraduate program is a unique opportunity to combine a versatile curriculum with actual classroom teaching experience and eventually, licensing.
Smith College
Our future female bosses, presidents, and leaders should consider Smith College. It is a small liberal arts college for women in Northampton, Massachusetts and prioritizes “audacity, agency and authenticity.” Smith allows students to create a learning plan that uniquely challenges them, aiming to motivate students to think for themselves. You can combine STEM with French literature, if you can advocate for it. And at the Wurtele Center for Leadership, learn how to hone your leadership skills into focused action. Smith boasts 90 percent employment for students 2 years after graduation, so your inner future planner can enjoy this supportive environment.
So Capricorns (or capricorn adjacent people), we know you are looking for a challenge. If you identify as an ambitious person who wants to find stimulating learning opportunities, friends to loyally stand by, and secure a successful career path, these schools might be for you. Spend some time on their websites fact-checking us (we know you will), and do your own research on other schools you think might deserve a spot. We know your college list will be perfect, so send it to us when you’re done!
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