One Shining Reason You Should Consider The NCAA Top Seeds for Your College List

March Madness fans are likely familiar with David Barrett’s song, “One Shining Moment,” played during TV coverage of the men’s championship game. Barrett reportedly wrote the song on a napkin in a bar in 1986 while watching Larry Bird play in a game on the bar’s TV. In an ode to Barrett’s basketball anthem, we give you one-ish shining reason(s) to consider this year’s men’s and women’s NCAA top seeds for your college list.

University of South Carolina: As a Gamecock, you’ll experience the beautiful small college city of Columbia and have access to a great business program and one of the top honors programs in the country.


University of Utah: Utes can take advantage of incredible outdoor opportunities for skiers and hikers and the university has an exceptional School of Dance and a strong Psychology department.


Purdue University: Boilermakers have access to excellent engineering programs and the university is especially well-known for biological and industrial engineering. Research opportunities are also a draw. 


Stanford University: Cardinals have access to one of the world’s most beautiful campuses in additional to stellar academic programs with a flexible curriculum. It’s also a breeding ground for entrepreneurs.


University of Alabama: The Crimson Tide is a STEM powerhouse and with wide range of engineering programs. Students love the deep school traditions.


University of Houston: The home of The Cougars boasts excellent business, engineering and honors programs as well as a good football team. Internships abound in the city.


University of Kansas:  While it’s not hard to become a Jayhawk, once students enroll at KU they tend to stay (it has an 84% retention rate). A Tier 1 research university, KU is in a top-ranked college town.


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