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1. Use the Internet to research schools. |
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2. Make the decision between a four year college and "2 + 2" plan |
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a. A community college option before the four year college could make a lot of financial sense (about half the cost in tuition and you can live at home!) |
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b. A community college can offer fairly small classes and a faculty focused on teaching |
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c. Does a bargain tuition get you a "bargain basement" education? Definitely not! Both teaching quality and student results are top notch. (Students do very well in a four year university after attending community college.) |
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3. Visit some of your college choices |
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a. During spring break, in the summer, in the fall |
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b. Virtual tours via the Internet will be helpful |
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c. Attend a college fair to help compare schools. |
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5. College Selection Process: |
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a. Begin with prayer. |
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b. Research colleges and universities that have courses of study in your listed areas |
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c. Research answers about Admission Policies: 1. What is the average GPA for incoming freshmen? 2. What entrance tests are required, and what are the average scores? 3. What are the requirements for high school courses? |
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d. Research answers about Tuition and Scholarships: 1. What is the total cost of attendance? 2. What scholarships are available? 3. What is the average financial aid package? |
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e. Research answers about student services 1. What programs do they have for personal and career development? 2. Is there help for students struggling in academic areas 3. Student government? Health center? |
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f. Research answers about housing, food, and the student body 1. What is the campus crime rate? 2. Dorms? Kinds? Regulations in dorms? 3. Can freshmen have cars? Are they required to live on campus? 4. How many students are enrolled? Where is the campus located? 5. What part of the country do most students come from? |
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g. Research answers about courses of study 1. What are the strongest majors? Is yours among the top three? 2. What are the average class size for core classes and major classes? 3. What percent of freshmen drop out? What is the average time for matriculation? 4. Does the college have the degree program that you are interested in? 5. Library info |
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6. Wait until you receive your Student Aid Report (SAR) to make any decisions. |
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7. Unless you test poorly, you want to be in the range of other students at the college you choose. |
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8. College Notification day - May 1. Each college wants to know, "Are you coming or not?" |
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