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Tips to Help Your Search for a College

Why Independent Colleges and Universities?
The Case for Independent Higher Education

Dispelling the Myths and Highlighting the Strengths: The Six “Rs” of Private Colleges

 

Tips to Help Your Search for a College

Consider College Characteristics

List, Compare and Visit Colleges

  • Majors and Education Programs
  • Type of School and Degrees Offered
  • Admission Policy
  • Location and Size
  • Costs and Financial Aid
  • College Affiliation and Accreditation
  • Campus Activities
  • Academic Reputation
  • Compile information from several resources:

    • Visit College Homepages
    • College Catalogs, Bulletins, and Videos
    • College Representatives and College Affairs Counselors and Teachers
    • Parents, Students, and Alumni
    • Prepare a College Comparison Checklist
    • Weigh Advantages and Disadvantages
    • Contact the Admissions Office
    • Schedule Appointments for Your Campus Visits
    Develop a Plan to Finance Your Education How Can the Government Help?

     

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