Q: How do I know which college campus is best for me?
A: Research campuses that spark your interest. It's a time consuming thing, so you have to be willing to sit for awhile. The best way to narrow your choices are resources like College Board and Naviance. First, figure out where you want to go. Do you want to go out of state or stay close to home? Then, see if the colleges in that area offer your major. Last, visit the campus. This is the most important part, because it gives you a feel of whether or not you would like to live and go to school there or not. If you're not feeling the campus then I wouldn't suggest applying there. Campus life is very important. You want to feel comfortable, especially if you're away from home. These are just some of the key things you have to consider when finding a campus that best fits you.
Q: I've been accepted, now what?
A: After being accepted to a school look for emails with the next steps. Schools love to email, so don't give them an email that you aren't going to check. Be sure to respond back to the school, because if you wait you may lose your spot. Figure out if you'll need to take a placement exam. Don't wait the last minute to sign up or you may have to take the test far out. There are deadlines, so pay attention. Make a checklist if you need to that way you can keep track of what the school will need and when they will need it by. Stay organized and up to date. The more you check and communicate with your school the better.
I agree on the part where you said campus life is very important because it is. It is going to be your home for the next four years (if you're a senior and planning to attend after high school, that is). I strongly suggest doing a campus visit because although you may have seen pictures of the school/campus, looks can be deceiving and you may not feel the same way about it after you actually set foot on campus.
ReplyDeleteTo your second Q&A: MAKE SURE YOU MEET THE DEADLINES!! DO NOT wait until last minute! Try to be ahead of the game and finish everything you need to finish. Be responsible for yourself because now you're on your own and you don't have anyone to remind you about every single thing. Communication with your school is also critical. Even if you don't care about the jargon they have to say, at least pretend like you do.
Talking to my counselors and teachers whether in school or out of school helped me decided on where would be my best fit for my college journey.
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