1. Find the one that’s right for you!
College Fit
Find the one that’s right for you!

2. Why it’s important to pick the right college…
41% of students at 4-year institutions do not graduate within 6 years (US Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, 2017)
37.2% of all college students transfer within 6 years (National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, Transfer & Mobility: A National View of Student Movement in Postsecondary Institutions, July 2015.)
50%+ of transfer students lose some or all of their credits (John Katzman & Steve Cohen, TIME, April 2017)

3. What Is Important to You? Identify Important Attributes
Size
Location
Distance
Cost
Curriculum
Academics
Athletics
Community
Financial
Housing
Safety
Social

4. Academic Opportunities
Fast-Track Programs
Student Support Services
Freshman Retention Programs
Availability of Tutoring
Grading/Attendance Policies
Accessibility of Professors/Faculty
Class Size/Who is Teaching?
Internship/Cooperative Education Program
Pre-employment preparation assistance
Job Placement
Study Abroad

5. Athletic Opportunities
Availability of Athletic Scholarships
Residential Facilities for Athletes
What Sports are available
Academic Opportunities and Support for Athletes
Intramural/Club Sports

6. Campus Environment Social Community
-size/number /diversity of students
-distance from family
-sororities/fraternities
-commuters vs. campus residents
Community
-Area interests
-Public transportation available
-Availability of jobs
-Proximity to airport or train station

7. Financial Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities
Availability of work study on campus
% of students receiving financial aid
Off site jobs near campus
Job placement assistance
Cost of living in the area

8. Housing and Meal Options
Freshman requirements
Housing plan options
Meal options
Café hours of operation
Type/amount of on-campus restaurants
Roommate matching
Resident Hall/Dorm guidelines

9. Safety and Security Pick up service available for late hours
Campus law enforcement
Lighting/emergency phones
Dorm and room security
Parking area security

10. Exploration and Research
Attend Financial Aid Night (October 4th)
Attend College & Career Night (November 15th)
Talk with your counselor, teachers, and family
Use Naviance Family Connection
Develop a list of 5-10 potential schools
Rate and compare each school
Plan a college visit

11. Preparing for a College Visit
Things to Know Before you Go:
Make a list of questions
Schedule your trip
Campus visit checklist
Make the most of your time
Take pictures
Use your College Visit days (follow campus policy)

12. Planning your Campus Tour
Schedule your tour
Visit the dorms
Take a look in buildings and classrooms
Find the Admissions Office and the Financial Aid Office
Find the cafeteria
Check out the Recreational Facilities Student Center

13. EXPLORE with Naviance Family Connection

14. Naviance SuperMatch College Search

15. SuperMatch Ways to Filter Your Search

16. Results: Texas, Nursing, Greek Life (Sororities and Fraternities)