Selecting a College
Selecting the right college isn’t an easy task. There are no shortage of choices. As a high school student, choosing the right college, which will be best suited for you could be an intimidating task. There are more than 4,000 colleges and universities across the length and breadth of the United States. You can choose from public or private, 2-year or 4-year institutions, community colleges or religious affiliated schools.
College Brand Name
If you think a college brand name will ensure success, then you are wrong.! Choosing your major is more important than choosing a college with a brand name. Success in life will be determined more with what you learn and your area of interest rather than the brand of college.
2-year or 4-year College
You can start with a 2-year community college. This will help you gain knowledge about the program and also assist you with easy admission to a 4- year college or university.
Size of the College
Liberal arts colleges do not have population of more than 4,000 students. However, the size of the college is not an indication of the quality of education it provides. Liberal arts colleges provide holistic education to the students. A small-sized college gives you the opportunity for a more one-to-one interaction of students and professors.
Proximity to Home
Choose a college which is near your home. Do not waste time on traveling as it will not allow you to pursue any other activity. If you are looking for college far away from your home, opt for colleges which have their own residences.
Questions that you should ask yourself are:
- What are your academic goals?
- What programs are you interested in?
- What location do you prefer?
- What are the activities that interest you?
- Do you prefer a religious, private, or public college experience?
- Do you require financial aid?
- What are the options for campus recruitment in the college you have applied for?
- Are you looking for on-campus or off-campus housing?