Picking the right college is one of the most important first steps toward a successful college experience, career and future. The simple steps below will point you in the right direction.
1. In order to make the right college choice, determine what your strengths are and start from there. Focus on the types of careers you will enjoy doing in the future, and try not to base your career evaluation on money alone. Dig deep into yourself to find out what really moves you-- what you enjoy, and then find out everything about your choice(s). Review the daily ‘ins’ and ‘outs’ of the actual jobs and the steps needed for success. If you get the opportunity to speak with someone who does that particular job, make sure you ask lots of detailed questions. Find out what college courses are needed to complete your degree, and confirm that it’s the right career choice for you. Do not base your choices on what your friends are doing, it’s your life, it’s your future, it’s your choice. Go online to research different careers that interest you in addition to asking your high school guidance counselor for advice and information, your parents for their opinions and advice and extended family and friends for their views, but make sure that you are the one to make the final decision. 2. Figure out your personal criteria for choosing a college. Write down where you might want to live for the next four years (away or close to home); distinguish the college atmosphere you’re looking for (urban, rural, small college town or city atmosphere, etc.), and find out tuition information and financial aid/scholarship options. 3. After you figure out #1 & #2, start looking for the colleges that fit your career choice(s) and criteria and collect as much information about each college. Create a list and categorize your choices into three sections: “dream college picks” “realistic college picks” and “safe college picks.” Go online to research each of your college/university picks and do virtual tours before you go on an actual campus tour (find out when the campus tours are). Request an information package to be sent to your home and make sure that you meet the minimum requirements for each college pick. Remember, there is college help always. 4. Visit each campus to check them out personally and get a real feel for each school. This will give you an opportunity talk to students, faculty members, and administrators. If possible, stay overnight in a dorm to see what living at the college is really like. *You should always visit the colleges you’re most interested in attending (maybe not so easy with overseas colleges). 5. Apply to all of your college picks, and yes! Even the dream picks—you never know. Good luck.
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