{"id":28,"date":"2018-07-03T19:55:35","date_gmt":"2018-07-03T19:55:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scmn.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2018-volume-2-issue-1\/28-2\/"},"modified":"2019-04-12T18:54:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-12T18:54:53","slug":"selecting-the-right-college-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scmn.mycareerfocus.org\/spring-2019-volume-1-issue-3\/selecting-the-right-college-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Selecting the Right College for You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Choosing a college is a big decision and one you won\u2019t want to leave until the last minute.\u00a0Start your decision making early and take the time necessary to get your applications in and financial aid completed in time so you can fairly compare your top schools.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">There\u2019s no one \u201cright way\u201d to go about making your college selection, but there are five very important elements you\u2019ll want to take into consideration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">What Kind Of College?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Colleges and their offerings vary and one of the ways in which you can narrow down your college search is by deciding what KIND of college you want to attend. Do you want to attend a two-year college or is a four-year college necessary to acomplish your educational goals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">You can also narrow down your college search by choosing to attend either a public or private college.\u00a0Public colleges generally having lower tuition rates than private colleges.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">Where Is The College?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">One of the main priorities in selecting the best college for you is deciding how far you want to be away from home.\u00a0Would you like to live at home with your parents to save money?\u00a0Or do you want to stretch your wings?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Also consider resident and non-resident tuition rates when considering location. If you decide to attend a college in a neighboring state, it could affect your cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">What\u2019s The College Culture Like?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">What\u2019s your idea of the perfect college experience?\u00a0You might have a good idea already of the kind of environment you want to be in but it\u2019s still a good idea to visit different sized campuses to experience each firsthand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">A few other points to keep in mind when evaluating a college are average class size, accessibility to faculty and advisers, student body diversity, student clubs and activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">How much Does The College Cost?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Perhaps nothing weighs more heavily in the decision to select one college over another than cost.\u00a0While borrowing money has become a reality for most people seeking a higher ed degree, savvy students try to limit the amount of debt they incur and make decisions that will help them keep their college spending in check.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">All students should apply for financial aid whether you feel you are qualified to receive aid or not since most students get some form of assistance from the government or their college.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans Bold';\">What Academic Majors And Programs Does The College Have?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Some students know what they plan to major in before they start college, but many are still in the process of investigating different options. If you plan on a specific major, make sure your intended college offers that major or has a transfer program to forward credits toward your major at another institution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">A few questions that may help you narrow down your major include:\u00a0\u00a0What are your favorite classes in school?\u00a0What scholastic areas are you especially good at?\u00a0Do you like to work as part of a team or do you prefer to work independently?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: 'Open Sans';\">Using these five points to compare and evaluate the colleges you are considering should help you find the institution that\u2019s the perfect fit for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing a college is a big decision and one you won\u2019t want to leave until the last minute.\u00a0Start your decision making early and take the time necessary to get your applications in and financial aid completed in time so you can fairly compare your top schools. 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