How did any of you who go/went/are going to college decide which college you wanted to go to?
464797
1. Decide what you want to study\n2. Research which colleges have courses that fit with your preference.\n3. Find out what student life is like there.\n4. Apply to the ones you like.\n5. Choose one from those that accept you\n6. Figure out how to pay your tuition, apply for scholarships, et cetera.
206929
Each school varies on what they require.  Pick the college you want to attend and follow their curriculum.
108494
figure out what you can afford, then pick a place where you'd like to spend your time, then pick a school you'd like to go to in that area.  There's a kazillion of them so pick where first.  I'd say New England for the scenery and the seasons.  And UConn if they have what you're looking for.
503237
It's summer and school is out now so why not give it a trial run with your dad. Go spend the summer with him, check out the school where you would go if you moved and give yourself a real chance to see what all the changes would be like. If when you get closer to the end of summer you feel like you'd like to give it a little more time and actually attend the school there then give it the first semester to get an even better feel for those who would be your classmates and friends if you moved. It's always hard when we have to make choices but what's important is that we do so with all the knowledge we can get in order to make the best possible choice. In your case I think this is more about what's going to ultimately be best for you and enhance your life. Your parents are both loving and understanding and obviously want these things for you too.\n\nBest of Luck!!
73483
It's a matter of personal preference. If you want to go away for the experience or to a particular college away from home then you should go for it. On the other hand if it really doesn't matter, some colleges closer to home can be less expensive. Either way you're starting a new journey and hopefully you'll get the most out of it.
645003
When i started applying for college i tried to get inf. from the guidance counselor in the colleges i was applying to they usually are better at getting inf. for you and to tell you what you need and the also put me in contact with a student who had already gone through the experience and that way it made it easier for me and my mom
369931
Ask what YOU want to know. Try to ask stuff that you cannot find on the college's site or brochures. Asking some of the college students themselves is a lot of times more rewarding than whoever is leading the tour or session.\n\nA good question is:\nIf there was one thing you would change about this college, what would it be and why?
363913
Go to a College or University.
749815
http://www.topherreimroc.com/FullScholarship\n-There's a website I used my senior year of High School during the big college search. Not only did it help me search through specific school information (such as costs, locations, and available degrees), helping me find which one was right for me, but in the meantime it lets you apply for numerous student loans, scholarships, and aid funds. I highly recomment it to anyone in the college decision process.
434327
It is impossible to list those colleges. No such group information is available. However, what you can do is write or call those colleges or universities you may wish to attend, ask for a catalog to be sent to you, and check the admission requirements. This is the only way to go, because while a college or university has specific entrance requirements, often programs within the university also have additional requirements. So be sure to check the general admission requirements as well as the requirements of the department where you will major. Good luck.
348922
Not entirely sure I get your question, but here is a stab at it. There really isn't one best school, and choosing a school is really partly a match between you and the college. All other things being equal, though, you want to go to the most prestigious college/university possible. This isn't meant to be "elitist" but I do think that having a great academic pedigree gives you more options about where you are likely to be hired to teach later on as a professor.
784687
Of course! To help you pick one however, determine your preferences: student population (Big, medium, small?), setting (rural or urban), distance from home (driveable or flyable?), tuition (what can you afford?), strength of academic programs of interest, student life (parties or mellow?).  All these things can be checked out through a Barron's College guide-type book.  Your guidance counselor is also a good resource.  Once you've narrowed down your choices, try to visit the campuses too -- remember you'll be spending the next few years of your life there! Good luck!
419577
I agree with many of the above answers. Most importantly, its how you feel about a college. This is why campus visits are super important.\n\nBut also, several factors affect your choices.\n1) academics: are you focused in science/engineering?(then a research institution like MIT would be a good fit.) Or are you more focused in liberal arts?\n\n2) Location: Urban? Suburban? Rural?\n\n3)Cost: this can be a very important factor? Can you afford the cost of college? (tuition + R&B + books + living expenses, etc) Do you want to graduate with debt?\n\n\nall of these factors influence your decision. Good luck in fining the college that fits you best.
705495
Figure out what classes you liked the best in school. If you don't know exactly what you want to do, that's okay, college can help you with that. Go to community college if you and your family don't have enough money and you really have no idea where you want to go. Don't listen to that myth that community colleges are easy. They're not. My dad transfered to one after going to a college. He said it challenged him greatly. Go to the Career Center in your school if they have one. They will most likely help you get a head start on where you're heading.
1165195
This question dominates most students' minds when thinking generally about "what to do" in college. Your attitude toward your interests, and selecting a college or university that is a good match for your learning style, abilities, and skills is as critical as the financial considerations of going to college!\n\nToday, the largest universities offer hundreds of degrees in programs that range from preparation for graduate school to specialized education in an emerging technology. With all this to choose from, how do you know what to pick?\n\nMost guidance professionals in colleges and high schools will tell you that the average student changes majors three to five times during a four-year degree, and the average working adult makes at least three career changes.\n\nLet's use the analogy of a career "toolbox". No matter what you choose, you will need a standard set of tools that will serve you during your working lifetime. This toolbox should include, at minimum: communications skills (critical reading, writing, listening, and public speaking); information management skills (identifying, retrieving, assembling, and presenting data from sources such as libraries, the World-Wide Web, etc.); and human relationship skills (being able to conduct business with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds.\n\nThese tools are considered transferable and essential by most corporations and non-profit agencies throughout the American, and, increasingly, the global workforce. Now, think of your interests. For example, if you are interested in teaching, love geography, are very comfortable with computer software,\nand have been playing the trombone for 10 years, you know a lot about yourself!\n\nYour first job is to use any of the common college search guides, such as Peterson's, Barron's, Fiske's, etc. to narrow your choice of schools that offer all of these interests. The CD-ROM technology and on-line services such as CollegeLink or CollegeTown make this process easier. Next, determine\nwhich colleges offer your interests in the form of a major, a minor, a series of elective credits, or non-traditional programs such as self-designed majors.\n\nIf you really do want to combine academic areas, such as geography, education, and music, you will want to choose a college where it is normal for students to develop individualized programs. Make sure faculty mentors are involved with course selection, and you can graduate within the time frame you expect. If you really want to teach, but want to keep up with your trombone playing, you may want to consider taking electives in music and "major" in one area.\n\nFinally, understand that you do not have to choose your major or academic area at most colleges until the second, or sophomore, year. Most schools have common freshman requirements that allow for exploring different majors.\n\nIf you are interested in so many things that you find it hard to choose, consider that a good thing! Find a school that specializes in integrating your interests into a personalized academic program. See your guidance counselor for advice on picking colleges that offer this option.
351535
after choosing a university to attend, they will send you info. on scholarships if you request them. good luck!
84692
I personally didn't go yet. I wasn't ready yet, but most likely going in September. I had to figure out what I wanted to do with my life first.Did you go? And if so why did you go to college?