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isaiah
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What is the best way to decide on a college
because i need to do figure that out soon #deathisapreferablealternative
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Jen Taylor
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Other things to ask yourself? Do I know my major? Search colleges in your area with that major and schedule a tour. Would community college be better? How far away do I want to be from family? Look at student loans amount to be paid back after you graduate. Be smart about what you can afford. My son has an idea of what he wants to be and is doing community college first and then a good 4 year where he will get his bachelors for.
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Brian Schunck
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It is a very individual decision. Don't just go by college rankings. You need to choose the school that is best for you.
Factors to consider include:
1. Does the college offer courses in the areas that interest you?
2. What is the size of the university? A large school may have more course offerings but may seem too impersonal. You can start at a smaller school and transfer credits to a larger school if your preferences evolve. And you can attend a smaller school as an undergraduate and apply to a larger school for graduate work but make sure that the school you choose for undergraduate education is good enough to get you into better graduate schools.
3. What is the campus like? You are going to spend a lot of time there. Does the environment seem attractive to you? What is the weather like? What options for affordable housing near campus?
4. Last factor to consider is cost. Attend the best school that is right for you, but if two schools seem about the same, you might choose the cheaper school. But the cost is the last factor to consider. A great education is worth the cost if that college experience sets you on the career path you want.
Factors to consider include:
1. Does the college offer courses in the areas that interest you?
2. What is the size of the university? A large school may have more course offerings but may seem too impersonal. You can start at a smaller school and transfer credits to a larger school if your preferences evolve. And you can attend a smaller school as an undergraduate and apply to a larger school for graduate work but make sure that the school you choose for undergraduate education is good enough to get you into better graduate schools.
3. What is the campus like? You are going to spend a lot of time there. Does the environment seem attractive to you? What is the weather like? What options for affordable housing near campus?
4. Last factor to consider is cost. Attend the best school that is right for you, but if two schools seem about the same, you might choose the cheaper school. But the cost is the last factor to consider. A great education is worth the cost if that college experience sets you on the career path you want.