5 Steps to Finding your Perfect College/University

1. Start by making a realistic assessment of who you are as a student

First Name:

What are my goals?

How hard am I willing to work?

Just Have fun Try some new things Get passing grades

Make good grades Get into Medical/Law School

What do I want to major in? (List up to five choices separated by commas)

Which colleges offer a respected program in my major? Check out some of these links to find colleges that offer the degree programs that you are interested in. List 10-15 colleges/universities separated by commas.

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Colleges:

What other activities am I interested in? Check out the websites of the colleges you selected. List a few organizations, athletics, or activities that interest you (separated by commas).

Interests:

2. Determine what you are looking for in a college.

Ask yourself some questions about your ideal school. Consider the following:

Academic programs Student/Faculty radio Class size
Small (15-25 students) Classes   
Medium ( 30-50 students)Classes   
Large (auditorium seating) classes

Size of campus

Very Small (Less than 500)
Small (Less than 1,500)
Medium (Less than 5,000)
Large (Less than 20,000)
Very Large (More than 20,000)

Location

In home town
Within 100 miles of home
In State
Out of State
Out of Country

Which of these factors are important to you (Click all that apply)?

Sports Programs	Student diversity	Scheduling with Job	Social Life
College Reputation	Family tradition	Friends attending	Cost of education

Which factor is the most important to you?

Make a list of things you do not want in a college.

3. Gather information about the colleges that interest you.

Most college websites give general information about the school, admission requirements, the majors offered, a map, and other general information. Some websites may have a virtual campus tour.

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Attend a local College Night.
Talk to students and alumni of the college.

4. Now is the time to compare all information. Narrow your list down to seven-ten schools that really interest you.

Really Interested

Ask Yourself:

Have you completed all the necessary high school courses in order to meet the admission requirements for each college selected? Yes No
Are your grades and test scores high enough for you to be a competitive applicant at the institutions you selected? Yes No

5. Narrow your list even more. Choose four-six schools from your original list that meet your goals/needs.

Apply to these schools

 

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