Instructions: Give each requirement a rating of 1 to 3. 3 implies as must have requirement, 2- should have and 1-nice to have. List your potential education options as a column next the Priority column. For example, State U, private U, etc. Give each one a ranking of 1 to 3 on how well they satisfy the requirement. 3-implies above average, 2- average and 1 below average. Multiple the Priority times the Ranking. The highest score for each row will be 9 (3x3=9) and the lowest (1x1=1).  Add up all the rows for a grand total to compare each college and see who wins!