How To Decide On A College?
You've agonized for years, conducting exhaustive research into colleges, taking college preparatory exams, and perfecting your grades. Now all that hard work has paid off. You've gotten a few "fat envelopes," and it's time to decide on a college. How can you be sure you're making the right choice?
See Yourself There
If you haven't yet toured the colleges, now's the time. Take the tour, talk to current students about their experiences, visit a class, talk to a professor or academic advisor, and explore the bookstore. Find out what it's really like to attend college there, and whether that's what you envision for yourself.
Plan Your Future
What are each college's options for internship, career preparation, networking opportunities, and job placement? It's a good idea to look at what each school can do for your future by looking at its Web site or talking to academic advisors or career development counselors.
Explore Course Selections
Take a look at each school's course catalogue to see what classes are available in your chosen specialty. A wide availability of courses and times might be appealing to you.
Money Matters
What is each school willing to offer you in the way of financial aid, and how much will it cost you to attend each school? If you're lucky enough to have money saved up, you may have more choices, but if you can't afford your dream school, that's a problem with no easy solution.
Trust Your Instincts
When it comes down to deciding on a college, sometimes it's all about how you feel about each school. Weigh the pros and cons, and if the school you're leaning toward offers what you need, you may already have your answer.
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