Characteristics to Consider
Location
- Urban or rural
- Distance from home
- Weather
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Environment
- Single-sex or coed
- Religious affiliation
- Two-year or four-year programs
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Size
- Size
- School enrollment
- Class size
- Student-faculty ratio
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Available Programs
- Areas of study and course offerings
- Majors, minors, and degrees offered
- Faculty with expertise
- Credibility and reputation
- Academic rigor (How hard is it?)
- Graduation rates
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Cost
- Estimated total budget
- Application fees and deposits
- Scholarship program
- Financial Aid program
- Out-of-state tuition
- Cost of living
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Admission Requirements
- Deadlines
- Required tests
- Average test scores, GPA, and class rank
- Special requirements and notifications
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Facilities
- Campus environment and size
- Recreation
- Dorms: types, sizes, food plans, and classrooms
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Social Atmosphere
- Greek life
- Activities
- Clubs and organizations
- Athletics: varsity, intramural, club
- Job availability
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Campus Visits
- Ease of visitation
- Campus tours
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Prioritize the Characteristics
- Choose what is most important to you
- Evaluate schools by your top priorities first and then work your way down your list
- Once you choose five to ten of your most important characteristics, you can begin to gather information.
Helpful Links
College Rankings: US News
www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/cohome.htm
Search by Characteristics
www.collegeview.com/college/collegesearch/
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