1. Choosing a College That’s Right for You

2. Step 1: Determine what you might like to study or major in Yes, many students enter college as “undecided”, and that’s fine, but if you have some idea of a career or major, that information can help in finding colleges that offer (perhaps even specialize) in that field.

3. Step 2: Determine your criteria Develop a list of criteria you want and use that to evaluate and weed out colleges.

4. Step 3: Compile a list of possible colleges and universities You can find information on different colleges from college-related websites You can get suggestions from family, friends, teachers, and guidance counselors You should also consider attending college fairs, where you can meet representatives from the school and gather important information

5. Step 4: Gather all your resources and information about all the schools you are considering Make sure you know the important information about each school and program so that you will be able to make informed decisions

6. Step 5: Use the criteria from Step 2 to narrow your list You want to narrow your list to a reasonable number. Most experts suggest narrowing the list to 10 or fewer.

7. Step 6: Visit the colleges on your list The best way to get a feel for a college is by visiting the campus, taking a tour, meeting with students, eating on campus, checking out the dorms, etc. You want to feel “at home” if you are going to spend the next 4 years there

8. Step 7: Apply to the schools that made the cut after the first six steps There is no specific number of schools that you need to apply to. Choose the number and type of schools that feels right to you.

9. Step 8: Make a final choice among the schools that accepted you Choose the school that best fit your criteria and you will feel comfortable

10. The most important thing to remember: You want to choose a college where you will be both happy and successful https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_8I_w5v18I

11. Things to consider: Cost Location- distance Location- city/ suburb/ rural Sports Quality of Education Population size Class size Student to teacher ratio Graduation rate/ time Requirements Academic rigor/ Accreditation Degrees and majors Campus resources Internship opportunities Diversity Housing options Social life Campus safety In-state/ Out-of-state Food Feel of the campus Technology