You can be a proud college graduate someday!
Before you get there, you need to choose the right college so you can:
get the best possible education
prepare for a future career
Determine The Pros And Cons
To start, make a list of the pros and cons of your possible college choices.
Some factors to consider:
location
admission rate
graduation rate
course availability
cost
extracurricular activities
school size
quality of professors
Research College Connections
Which college has the best connections for your post-college career?
Most people find jobs through networking — as much as 85% of jobs come from professional and personal contacts!
A good college network will help you find job connections and internships after you graduate.
Quiz
You're choosing between 3 colleges. You're looking for the one that will offer the most valuable connections. You should take into consideration each college's:
Cost
Is your college education affordable? Take a look at the cost of:
tuition
transportation
medical care
housing
books and supplies
food
Make A Top 5 List
Make a Top 5 list of colleges that you believe are the right ones based on:
pros and cons
connections
cost
Rank your potential colleges in descending order, from most to least preferable.
Take Action
Now is the moment of truth!
Review your Top 5 list but also take a deeper look at each college's:
Is your top college still the best option, or is there a better choice?
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