Hello again!
I've mentioned again and again the importance of researching colleges. However, HOW exactly should you go about researching colleges?
First of all, take tours. You can learn a lot from the attitudes and presentation of the tour guides.
Attend college fairs at your school. It can be very insightful to speak with a representative directly.
Then, ask yourself a few questions about your own preferences, and see how colleges match up to your preferences. These could include:
Good luck on your search!
-TOC
I've mentioned again and again the importance of researching colleges. However, HOW exactly should you go about researching colleges?
First of all, take tours. You can learn a lot from the attitudes and presentation of the tour guides.
Attend college fairs at your school. It can be very insightful to speak with a representative directly.
Then, ask yourself a few questions about your own preferences, and see how colleges match up to your preferences. These could include:
- Public versus private
- Two-year versus four-year
- Single-sex versus coed
- Liberal arts and sciences versus comprehensive universities
- Size: small, medium or large
- Location: urban, suburban, rural, out of state, in state or international
- Academic offerings
- Majors
- Faculty, especially in desired field
- Academic skills enhancement
- Residential and social life
- Student organizations and activities
- Athletics and recreational sports (varsity, intramural and club)
- Community service organizations
- Personal and career counseling
- Extracurricular activities
- Personal attention available
- Diversity of student body
- Religious affiliation
Good luck on your search!
-TOC