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With over four thousand colleges and universities in the United States, you've got plenty of choices to continue your education. Finding a good match will take some investigating. To compile a list of potential schools and to be able to compare them and weigh their pros and cons, you need a plan. We have assembled a list of criteria to get you started. Also, consider adding to this list school features that may be uniquely important to you!
College Search Criteria: - majors available
- cost
- opportunities for financial aid
- location
- safety
- size of enrollment
- academic strength
- admissions selectivity
- academic support available
- sense of community on campus
- affiliation - public, private, or religious
- minority representation
- gender ratio
- types of housing
- specialized programs
- student activities on campus
- athletic programs
Sources of Information: - college catalogs, information bulletins, and videos
- college representatives
- parents, students, and alumni
- school counselors and teachers
- web sites, directories, CD Roms, and computerized information
- professionals in the field
- community leaders or mentors
- campus visits
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