May 1st—often referred to as National College Decision Day—marks a major milestone for high school seniors and their families. It’s a moment to celebrate how far you've come, and also a time to make a thoughtful, well-informed final decision about where your student will spend the next few years. At these schools, national championships don’t just belong to the athletes—they belong to the entire campus.

T.S. Eliot once wrote, “April is the cruelest month.” Ask any high school senior—or their parents—and they might agree.