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It is important for students to start the college search process early but no later than junior year. Students are encouraged to apply to 5-8 four-year colleges and at least one community college. When creating a "college list", students are encouraged to include schools that fall into these three categories: Reach, Fit and Fallback. When deciding on these schools, make sure these are schools you would be happy to attend, if admitted.
It is important for students to start the college search process early but no later than junior year. Students are encouraged to apply to 5-8 four-year colleges and at least one community college. When creating a "college list", students are encouraged to include schools that fall into these three categories: Reach, Fit and Fallback. When deciding on these schools, make sure these are schools you would be happy to attend, if admitted.
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TYPES OF COLLEGES
TYPES OF COLLEGES
Community College
Community College
Community colleges are public colleges that mostly serve people from nearby communities and offer academic courses, technical courses, and continuing education courses. Community colleges offer programs that are less than four years in length as well as transfer programs. These programs often lead to a license, a certificate or an associates degree.
Four-Year
Four-Year
Public universities, private universities, liberal arts colleges and career colleges offering bachelors degrees all fall into the category of four-year colleges and universities. These schools offer bachelors degrees, which are usually completed in four years of full-time study, and some may also have a graduate school that offer masters degrees.
Military Academy
Military Academy
The Military offers unique educational opportunities for students who plan to pursue a college degree. These options - service academies, senior military colleges and maritime academies - offer world-class education and a deeper understanding of military culture. In addition, these schools grant full tuition in exchange for a period of service commitment.
Out-of-State
Out-of-State
Out-of-state colleges are colleges located in a state in which you are not a resident. Students from outside the state will have to pay out-of-state tuition fees, which are significantly higher.
Private vs. Public
Private vs. Public
Private colleges and universities rely on student tuition fees, alumni, and endowments to fund their academic programs. Private colleges can be either for-profit or nonprofit. Private colleges and universities may have religious affiliations. Public colleges are higher education institutions that are mainly funded by state governments.
Vocational
Vocational
Vocational schools are a type of postsecondary education that trains students for a specific line of work, often in healthcare or other hands-on fields. Vocational schools are different from typical four-year colleges because the programs are less academic and more job-focused.
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