Good College Advice Before You Begin Your College Search
Going to college is one of the biggest investments a family will make. Yet, too often not enough time or research goes into the college search. Students should use the college search experience as an opportunity to get to know themselves better and discover what is important to them and where they would like to spend four important years of their lives.
Too often, well intentioned adults ask a junior or senior in high school,” Where are you going to college?” Rarely, does anyone ask, “Why are you going to college?” Perhaps, if students asked this question more often of themselves, they would have more focus as they begin their college search.
Here are some things to consider before beginning a successful college search:
1. First, decide whether you would like to go to college in-state or out-of-state,closer to home or are you ready to experience something new? Don’t limit your college choices when you first begin. You can always narrow your schools down later in the process after you have had plenty of time to research all of them.
2. Next, decide whether a small or larger school is better for your learning style. Are small classes where discussion is involved appealing to you or would a professor lecturing a group of 350 students suit you better? Do you like knowing your teachers personally or do you prefer being anonymous?
3. Do you like the outdoors and enjoy a more rural setting or would you enjoy being in a city and taking advantage of its many attractions? Is the weather a factor and do you need a change of seasons to be content?
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