College & Alternatives Overview

STEP 1: CHOOSING A COLLEGE - CONSIDER THESE FACTORS

Use this link to think about what factors are important to you in selecting a college:

• Majors/Academic Programs

• Size: Small, Medium, Large

• Location/Campus Environment

• Cost: Paying for College

• Campus Life Activities

• Selectivity: How hard is it to get in?

STEP 2: MAKE A LIST

Identify your priorities from Step 1, then start your list of colleges by visiting this link and exploring the resources below:

• College Board

• Peterson's

• Naviance

STEP 3: RESEARCH AND COMPARE

Use this link to the resources below to learn more about the schools on your list:

• College Comparison Worksheet

• Majors Comparison Worksheet

• Naviance

• Visiting Colleges

• Resources-Books

• Resources-Online

• Resources-People

• College Websites

STEP 4: FINALIZE YOUR LIST

Refine your list by sorting and categorizing. This link will help you do the following:

• Balance your list!

1. Safety

2. Target

3. Reach

• Demonstrate interest

• Update Naviance