CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO: Choosing a College That Fits. 

College admissions representatives review seven criteria students should consider and rank when trying to find their “right fit” colleges.

Use the following resources to do a College Search:

• SchooLinks (Colleges > School Search)

• College Board College Search (Big Future)

• College Scorecard (US Dept of Ed) (video: how to compare schools)

• College Navigator (US Dept of Ed)

• Common App: Explore Colleges 

Visit college campuses to narrow down the following:

• Determine how far from home you’d be willing to attend college, which parts of the country interest you, etc.

• Determine the size of the college that most appeals to you.

• Determine the location of the college that most appeals to you (e.g. in a city or in more of a rural setting or college town).

Schedule a campus visit by visiting the admissions webpage of the college at least a few weeks in advance.

• School days off, spring break and even Saturdays can be great days to schedule campus visits.

• Many colleges offer virtual visits.

College Admission Reps visiting the PHS Postsecondary Success Center

• Many college admission representatives visit the CCC in the fall and spring. These are a great way for students to find out more about a college, get questions answered and get to know the college rep assigned to Prospect.

• CLICK HERE  for the list of fall college rep visits. This list is updated weekly as new college reps schedule visits. Spring visits will begin in March - check back often!

• Plan to attend the D214 College Fair in April at Forest View Educational Center. 

• Consider attending a NACAC national college fair in Chicago at Navy Pier or in Milwaukee in September. 

• Look here for questions to ask reps at a fair.