Choosing+Your+School

Choosing the "Right" School

There is no one "right" school; each student has individual wants and needs that can be met by a wide variety of institutions. However, some schools may make more sense to choose based on size, location, and majors offered. (Notice that cost is NOT one of them!) Begin your college search in one of two ways:

1. If you are unsure of a potential major, go to the [|CollegeBoard] site to explore your options.

2. [|The Princeton Review] also has a variety to resources to search for a college that could interest you.

3. If you have a good idea of where you are interested in attending, do a [|Google search] for that school. In general, the website will end in .edu, meaning educational institution.

4. Going away to college is not for everyone. If you're interested in advancing your education, but would rather work from home, [|Elearners.com] has information concerning accredited online schools for many majors. Be careful! Online schooling is NOT for everyone! (But neither is traditional college...)

Visiting Colleges

Colleges offer regular visits during the day and overnight stays for a more detailed look at the campus. Suggestions from past students have been that a day visit is best completed over the summer during you initial college search. After narrowing the list down, visit schools that you are interested in again while it is in session to see if the school truly meets our needs.