Colleges And Universities: Tips For Finding The Right School
May 19th, 2011
This is it, it’s time to start researching colleges. You go to the guidance office and look at the wall of university and college view-books. With thousands of schools to choose from, how do you pick out the right one for you?
The first step is to make a list. What do you want to study? How competitive are your test scores and grades? Do you like fields, towns or big cities? Are you dreaming of a small college where you know everyone, a huge traditional university or something in between? How much can you afford to pay each year, and what kind of aid do you want? Once you know what you want the real work starts.Get more information here. http://www.education.com/reference/article/college-search-guidance-counselors/
Look for schools that match as many items on your list as possible. Your school’s college or guidance counselor is a great person to ask for school suggestions, and so are your parents. When you have a list of 15 or 20 schools, start sifting. Schools that might have sounded perfect might not be, with more research. Try to visit a couple of schools. Most colleges and universities offer weekend visits, or allow applicants to sit in on classes.
Once you’ve cut down your list to about five to eight schools, send off your applications and hope for the best. Don’t worry, though, because if your school is all wrong for you, you can always transfer.
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