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How do I make sure which college is right for me?

I get stuck with deciding on which college is the right choice for me. I have applied and heard back from 7 colleges. I know visiting a college also gives me an idea about the college and if I would like it there but I also want things other than a college makes me feel safe or has a good atmosphere. I want to know everything about a college. I get scared of going to a college and I feel like I won't fit in with the crowd. #scaredofcollage #Findingpeopletoconnectwith #Collegeatmosphere #livewithregret

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Thank you comment icon When you do your college visits, also be sure to go into the local community. Walk around their towns, their shops, their neighborhoods. Are they clean, well-kept, and warm? Are the people friendly, or are they callous? A big part of college life is also integrating yourself into the local community (as you won't be on campus for your entire college career). Look at the rental houses and apartments, as you probably won't want to be living in the dorms as an upperclassman. What's the price range for what you get (in-home washer/dryer, fridge, stove, carpeted/wood, pet friendly?) Kailey
Thank you comment icon Hi Cyril, I would say that all the colleges are pretty diverse. You could search online to see their ratios on race, genders, class size, faculties, and the ratio of faculties to students. There are also other websites you could go through to look for that information. I think that choosing the major is the priority. See if the school major is the best out of all the colleges you applied. Secondly, you look into the atmosphere. Is it a party school? What are people's goals at that school? Thirdly, you would be able to find the group that you fit in with. It is just like going to school the first day. Everything would be new to you. Don't worry and go meet new people or people who share the common interests. Wish you the best luck in choosing colleges! Joy Joy
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Jasanpreet Kaur’s Answer

You can compare on the basis of:


  1. Career opportunities available after getting the degree
  2. What type of companies come for placement?
  3. Placement ratio
  4. Culture
  5. Environment
  6. Also, you can check online about the ranking of those colleges.
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Simeon’s Answer

I would recommend focusing on affordability. If you've got equally affordable colleges, try and visit the campuses to see which ones feel like a good fit. It's a good idea to keep an eye out for advertisement and fliers while you're on campus. You can often discover things about a campus that you wouldn't be able to discover on the company website.
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Rachel’s Answer

<span style="background-color: transparent;">Collegeboard.org is a great resource for this! I poured through the pages of universities all over the U.S. when I was a senior in high school. Collegeboard was my go-to site! They put all of the information in one place and it is very easy to use. They even have various filters you can apply to see only colleges that have programs you are interested. To determine academic rigor, look at the admissions requirements, G.P.A. of past admitted applicants, SAT/ACT scores, class rank etc. This will give you an idea of what scores and grades you need to be accepted. However, don't be discouraged your application will be reviewed based on the full picture! College-board will help you get an idea of what is most important to the specific school you are applying to.</span>


This professional recommends the following next steps:

  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Chat with your Guidance Counselor</span>
  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Create a Collegeboard.org account</span>
  • <span style="background-color: transparent;">Start using CollegeBoard as a resource to look up schools.</span>
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Kris’s Answer

Hi Cyril! I agree with what everyone else has said. Of course, if you know what field you want to study, I would recommend choosing your school based on whichever has the best program for you. In terms of culture and finding your niche, you should look into what clubs & groups a school has! Joining a school club might sound lame, but I met a lot of my college friends through student organizations. Most colleges have loads of student groups that focus on anything from rock music to improv to water polo! The variety of clubs & organizations a school has is usually a pretty good indicator of the college's climate, diversity, and general environment.

Best of luck, Cyril!

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