College Fit
Which colleges fit you best?
Choosing a college is a complex and often confusing process that requires students and families to know about the different types of schools, admission requirements, financial aid, and more.
When it comes to choosing a college, you will hear the term “fit” tossed around quite a bit. You’re told to find a college that is a good “fit”, but what does that really mean?
There are many colleges, programs, and degrees to choose from. Students have spent some time thinking about different types of careers and have explored what sort of education beyond high school is necessary for that path through the Naviance Program at WF West. That exploration will help students figure out what school is the best fit.
The more the school is matched with your interests and needs, the better fit it is. The better the fit, the likelier it is that you will stay and complete school successfully. It’s also important to think about other factors that can influence your experience like the size of the school or the distance from home.
IMPORTANT!!
Do some research to find the right college and path for you!
Resources
- Naviance has huge search capabilities to help narrow it down or to see side by side comparison
- College Covered has lots of great tips for college admissions, paying for college, college life and more
- Check out a College
- College Navigator
- BigFuture
- Cappex website includes college search, college reviews and scholarship information
- Department of Education, College Scorecard
- Explore what majors match up with different careers!
- Great website to explore careers and majors in Environmental Sciences, Natural Resources, Food Industry Sciences, Power and Technical Sciences https://www.agexplorer.com
Sources: GEAR UP