Searching for a College
Searching for a College
For students struggling to find direction, here are some “Important Questions and Considerations You Should Ask Yourself when Searching for a College”:
Admissions
- What is the school known for? Athletics, research, partying?
- What are the admission requirements?
- What qualities should prospective students have?
- Which standardized test scores do they require?
- What majors are offered? What’s the most popular?
- What are the application deadlines for admission?
Financial aid
- How much will tuition and expenses cost?
- What financial aid options are offered?
- When is your financial aid deadline?
Classroom
- What is the average class size, or student to professor ratio?
- How accessible are professors outside of class?
- When must you choose a major?
- What student services are offered (tutoring, career counseling, study workshops)?
- How up-to-date are the libraries, computer labs?
Housing
- What type of housing is available? On-campus, off-campus, apartments, dorms, co-op living?
- Is student housing guaranteed for four years?
- Would you have a roommate or live alone?
- What is the cost of renting apartments near the campus?
Student life
- What special interest groups, activities, fraternities/sororities are available?
- What’s it like on campus on the weekends?
- Are any programs offered to help students adjust to the college life?
- Are intramural, club, and varsity sports offered?
- Are meal plans available?
How to Search for Colleges on Naviance
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