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How to Choose a College
Ms. Pietris
School Counselor
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Making Choices
There are many factors to consider in selecting a college or university
Start by examining your own goals, interests, and plans for future
Most important is the FIT between individual and school
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Types of Schools
Public or private
Two year schools
Community colleges
Professional and technical schools
Four year schools
Colleges
Universities
There’s a type for everyone
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Academic Program
What do you want to study?
Think about your interests, strengths, career ideas
Consider taking an interest inventory test
Schools often have strengths in a particular academic area
Ability to change your plan of study if your interests change
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• How close to home?• Campus setting
• Urban
• Suburban
• Rural
Location
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Campus Size• Do you want a school that is:
• Small
• Medium
• Large
• Physical design of the campus
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Student Body
What do you want your campus to look like?
Coed or single sex
Ethnic diversity
LGBTQ community
Accessibility for differently abled
Geographic diversity
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International Education
• Interactions with students from around the globe
• Study abroad opportunities
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Extracurricular Life Sports Clubs Arts Fraternities/sororities
Social events Community service Dining Tutoring
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Living Arrangements Home or away? On-campus and off-campus housing options Space inside dorm rooms Number of roommates
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Financial Considerations
Cost of the school Private Public
In-state versus out of state
Financial Aid Loans Scholarships &
Grants
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“Finding Your Fit” worksheet
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Practice search
College View search tool & university selection guide
www.collegeview.com
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Final Thoughts
Fit is most important
Choosing a college is not competition; it is about the match
Visit colleges
Research individual college websites
Attend college fairs
Talk to students, alumni, & faculty
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Resources
College View Search Tool & University Selection Guide
http://www.collegeview.com/index.jsp
New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC) http://www.hesc.ny.gov/content.nsf/SFC/College_Planning