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Choosing the Right College for You
Choosing the Right College for You
When deciding which college you want to attend, there are many important factors you should take into consideration. Every person's college experience and needs are different. Read below the things that are important to consider when choosing which college will be most supportive of your needs academically, geographically, socially, emotionally and financially.Â
When deciding which college you want to attend, there are many important factors you should take into consideration. Every person's college experience and needs are different. Read below the things that are important to consider when choosing which college will be most supportive of your needs academically, geographically, socially, emotionally and financially.Â
Where should I apply?
Where should I apply?
Safety Schools
Safety Schools
*Apply to at minimum 1 safety school during your senior year*
*Apply to at minimum 1 safety school during your senior year*
These are the colleges that you are sure you will be accepted to and that you will be able to afford. Even if you are not awarded scholarships, you will be able to afford these schools.
Target/Match
Target/Match
*Apply to at minimum 2 target/match schools during senior year*
*Apply to at minimum 2 target/match schools during senior year*
These are colleges where you are likely to be admitted, and that you are likely to be able to afford. Scholarships will be helpful, but not absolutely necessary.
Reach/Dream
Reach/Dream
*Apply to at minimum 1 reach/dream school during senior year*
*Apply to at minimum 1 reach/dream school during senior year*
These are colleges that will require a top notch application and you may not be accepted. Also, you will possibly not be able to afford these schools without a solid financial aid package and scholarships.
What to consider when choosing the right college for you.
What to consider when choosing the right college for you.
Location
Location
Distance from home
Weather
Off campus setting
Geography (By mountains, oceans, lakes, city, country-side)
Academics
Academics
Majors offered
Academic reputation
Teaching style
Classes outside your major
Class size
Campus
Campus
Size
Atmosphere
Dorms
Diversity
Cost (tuition, room and board, other expenses)
Financial aid offered
Social Life
Social Life
Clubs, sports and recreational activities
Art scene
Greek life
Going to college with people you know
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