Choosing a College
List, Compare, and Visit Colleges
List, Compare, and Visit Colleges
It's time to narrow down your list of possible colleges. Collect information about colleges that might meet most of your needs. Then, identify potential choices for the next step—applying for admission.
Sources of information
Sources of information
College catalogs, information bulletins or videos
College representatives
Parents, students and alumni
School counselors and teachers
College websites and Internet searches
Directories and computerized information systems
Professionals in the field
College planning section of your ACT score report
Your high school counselor can lead you to other resources, maybe in a career/education center in your school or community.