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Clara
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How can you use your resources to pick the appropriate college that Provides the resources and materials required to achieve your goal/career?
The decision of picking in college can seem difficult for some intellectuals. For others, and they seem like a simple task that they think that others should not overthink. I personally think that it may be difficult to pick a college because you don’t know what to expect.
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Claxton Graham
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Claxton’s Answer
Picking a good college or university to attend comes down to several different factors - the most important of which typically involve courses of study available and finances available. By searching the Internet , for example, you can obtain information on schools that have areas of study that you are interested in and financial aid opportunities available at those schools. If you know someone who went to a school that you are interested in, you can ask them about their experiences, what they liked and didn't like about the school. And in-person visits are a good way to get the lay of the land, to talk to people associated with the school, and to see firsthand what the school has to offer. The process may be easier for some people than it is for others depending on the course of study pursued, because not all schools offer the same majors, but it's important to take your time to gather as much information as you can before making a decision.
Alan Weber
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I echo Claxton's answer. Now, if you are not sure yet of what career direction you might take, consider your interests, hobbies, experiences, skills and values to help you narrow that down. You can talk to your guidance counselor and advisors from different programs at your most likely choices for college. And there are surveys, like those on MyPlan.com, which can help bring it all into focus.