It is important to feel comfortable at a college before you accept your invitation and make your first payment. But picking the perfect school for you can be difficult! There are many things to take into consideration. Keep reading for 15 examples of what you should look into before choosing a college.
Do you want to be as far from home as possible or do you want to be able to hop in a car and go home every weekend? Do you want to live in a thriving metropolis or do you prefer the rural lifestyle?
Are there certain scholarships you could apply for?
What percentage of the school is female? Male? Study the breakdown of different demographics.
Is it the football team? The marching band? The A Cappella group?
Is there excellent WiFi or will you need an ethernet cord? Are you allowed to bring your car on campus your freshman year or should you bring a bike?
If so, what are the bus routes and where are the bus stops?
Are there a lot of parties? Where does everyone go to hang out on the weekends? What do the students do for fun?
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