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Variables to consider when choosing a college.
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| Students should review
the course work, extracurricular activities, and/or community service
which they have found most interesting throughout their high school
years. Academic records, standardized testing, special awards, and
feedback from teachers, coaches, club advisors, and other adults can
help students assess strengths, weaknesses and interests. Information
in the Career Center may be useful in considering personal and career
goals. Students are encouraged to meet with their guidance counselors
to explore all these factors.re all these factors. |
| Factors to consider when choosing
a college: |
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Type of institution – two- or
four-year, co-ed or single sex |
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Geographic location – region,
state, distance from home |
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Majors offered/curriculum – liberal
arts, technical, business |
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Size of institution – small,
medium, large, very large |
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Selectivity – Most competitive,
moderately competitive, open |
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Cost – tuition, room and board,
books, fees, travel, financial aid |
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Diversity – ethnicity, religion,
international representation |
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Extracurricular activities –
sports, entertainment, culture, religious, community service organizations
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Housing – on/off campus, co-ed,
single sex, special interest, size of room, meal plans, rules, roommates |
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Facilities – buildings, dormitories,
libraries, athletic facilities, student unions, classrooms, lecture
halls, stores, a laundry, handicapped accessibility |
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Specialized programs – programs
and services for students who are learning disabled, physically challenged,
or who have English as a second language |
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