How do you select the right college for you? Ask these questions to narrow your options.

Academics and Career Planning

• Does this college offer the major that interests me? How strong is this school's program?
• Will my AP and previous college credits transfer?
• What is the average number of students in each class?
• What percentage of students graduate in four years?
• How easy is it to get the courses I want at the times I want?
• What career planning services are available?
• What does te school do to help graduates find jobs? Does the school provide fee job placement services?
• What percentage of graduates find jobs?

Finances

• How much is tuition? Room and board?
• Are payment plans available?
• What kind of financial aid does the school offer?
• Are there work-study programs?
• What kind of refund can I get if I drop out?

Housing and Campus Resources

• Where do freshman/sophomores/juniors/seniors live?
• How much is housing? Is it easy to get on-campus housing?
• What kind of mean pl an is offered in the dorms?
• How accessible are laundry facilities?
• How many computers/computer labs are there? Are they up to date?
• What is the quality of library and research facilities?
• What kind of health facilities and services does the college offer?

Student Life

• How diverse is the campus?
• What percentage of the students commute?
• What student organizations are active on campus?
• What kind of recreational activities are available?
• What varsity and intramuiral sports are on campus?
• What kind of transportation is available on campus?
• How safe is the campus? Crime statistics?

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