Your sights are set. You're going to college. Now, the hard work begins. With literally thousands of options, what factors should a student consider when picking a college?
Experts generally agree that setting priorities requires a little more self-reflection on your part. The good news is that you've already done some thinking about your general career direction. A logical first step is to therefore consider program. After all, you're going to college to learn about something academic. That might as well be your first priority.
But obviously, program is only the first step. You could study business administration, the building trades, French Literature, or economics almost anywhere.
What else should you be thinking about?
- For more insight, college student, Katherine Chasmar offers her tips on choosing the right school too.
- Plus it took Jason Hagerman three schools to get it right. Read his article, How I Found My College for a little inspiration.