Not sure where to apply? I talk you through choosing colleges before you start the applications process. Save yourself a lot of time and money by doing your research and figuring out which schools are right for you based on:
Location: Close to family? Do you prefer an urban or rural setting? Can you survive a cold climate?
Size: How big is the school's campus and it's student body? What is the teacher to student ratio?
Cost: How much is tuition, plus room and board? Are there scholarships available?
***FILL OUT THE FAFSA!
Interests: How does the school serve your interests? Does it have the major you want and an active alumni network with a demonstrated record of placing graduates in jobs?
Finally - honor your preferences, interests, and abilities. I strongly suggest you think twice about applying and attending a school solely based on factors such as your parent went there, your significant other or best friend is going there, or your sibling is already attending.
Ultimately, you are the one going to class, taking the tests, and calling it home for the next four years. Make sure you choose a school you actually want to be at.
Any questions about how to research schools?
What factors are important to you, when deciding where to apply?
Size: How big is the school's campus and it's student body? What is the teacher to student ratio?
Cost: How much is tuition, plus room and board? Are there scholarships available?
***FILL OUT THE FAFSA!
Interests: How does the school serve your interests? Does it have the major you want and an active alumni network with a demonstrated record of placing graduates in jobs?
Finally - honor your preferences, interests, and abilities. I strongly suggest you think twice about applying and attending a school solely based on factors such as your parent went there, your significant other or best friend is going there, or your sibling is already attending.
Ultimately, you are the one going to class, taking the tests, and calling it home for the next four years. Make sure you choose a school you actually want to be at.
Any questions about how to research schools?
What factors are important to you, when deciding where to apply?
