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how do i pick the college right for me

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Alan’s Answer

Kim, there are several considerations. Most importantly, do they offer the major and the courses that match with your career goals? If you do have a sense of what you'd like to study, take a look online at each of the colleges you might be considering and what programs they offer. If you don't, start thinking about your interests, hobbies, skills, experiences and values, to help you start to narrow down your options. Of course, you also have to consider geography, cost and potential scholarships. Make sure to attend any event where representatives of colleges visit your school, and, when it's time, visit the colleges under consideration and speak with advisors in the relevant programs.
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Niki’s Answer

Hi Kim! There are many things to think about like what you'd want to major in, would you like a smaller or bigger school, what extracurriculars would you be interested in... but for me the most valuable thing that came out of my college experience was the people I met and the relationships I met. Make sure to visit schools you're interested in if you have the chance to and get to know what kind of culture the school has overall!

Niki recommends the following next steps:

Reach out to people who have graduated from your high school in the past few years who are attending some schools you're interested in
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Priyanka’s Answer

It's important that your chosen school meets certain criteria like your preferred major, size, and location. However, remember that it's your positive mindset that truly transforms a school into the perfect fit for you. The world is full of countless options, and there's no such thing as a single 'right' choice. Your college experience will be shaped by your attitude, both at the start and throughout your journey. Yes, there will be moments of uncertainty, but these are integral parts of your exciting adventure.
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Pia’s Answer

The right college for you is the one where you feel at-home, a place where you find the support you need to achieve the goals that you wish to achieve. A few questions to ask yourself:
-Which school offers the programs that you are most interested in?
-Do you prefer a big school or a small school (in terms of student population)?
-Would you like a college campus that is urban or suburban?
-Do you want to be close to home or do you want to be far away from home and explore a new area?
-What is your budget for college and can you afford the college that you are considering without getting into debt? Is the college likely to offer you any scholarships?
-Is your GPA and/or SAT/ACT scores (if applicable) in line with the average scores at that college?
-If you are into Sports, does the Sports scene at that college appeal to you?

Based on your answers to the above, you will be able at least start narrowing down your choices. The 'Fiske Guide to Colleges' is one reference that you could look at to get a sense of what all is out there! Good luck in your search!
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Amalya’s Answer

Hi Kim,

The college is right for you if it matches to your academic passions and skills. So it is necessary to choose a career path based on those factors.
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Paul’s Answer

I would find a college that has good resources, a low teacher to student ratio, good study facilities, excellent campus life activities, and one that has your major and a employment center that can assist you in obtaining internships. I would also look for a college that is close to your home and source of moral support.
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Lilia’s Answer

Hi Kim,
The best place to start is by assessing what types of career paths you'd like to pursue in the future. By thinking about your long-term vision first, you can then work backwards to understand what specific skillsets would be the most helpful to learn. After identifying specific skills and course material that will help you best in being a candidate for the jobs you're interested in, you can then research various colleges to see if they are specialized in those specific skills and course material. That will help make the process of searching for colleges a bit less overwhelming.

Other things to consider include how you feel about the college when you are there. If possible, making a trip to visit the college in person can be very helpful in helping you decide if you can envision yourself there for your future college experience.

Hope that the above is helpful, and best of luck!
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