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College Search  
     
 

Conducting A College Search

As students plan for life after high school, they may consider a number of possibilities.  Work, travel, military service, community college, tribal college, vocational or technical school, small university or large university may be a few of the choices.  This planning sheet is designed to help students and parents conduct a college search.

Academic Programs and Issues
Two Year (Associate Degree) or
Four Year (Bachelor's Degree)
Accreditation
Majors Offered
Academic Reputation
General Education Program
Student/Faculty Ratio
Study Abroad Opportunities
Teaching Assistants or Professors
Class Size
Cooperative Education/Internships
Transferability
Costs/Expenses
Tuition and Fees
Room and Board
Work Opportunities
Scholarships
Affordability/Setting a Realistic Budget
Services
Academic Advising
Career Services/Placement
Disability Support Services
Financial Aid
Housing
Orientation
   
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Student Activities
Student Leadership Opportunities
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Community Service Opportunities
Safety and Security
Athletic Programs
Community
Rural or Urban Setting
Size of City
Work Opportunities
Location of City
Other
Public or Private
Admission Requirements
ACT or SAT Scores Required
Campus Visits
 
Web Site Information
- www.finaid.org - The Financial Aid Information Page
- www.fafsa.ed.gov - Electronic Free Application for Federal Student Aid
- www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state U.S. Universities Listed by State.
- www.collegeboard.org - College Board Web Page. This provides a very nice guide to planning for college.
- www.safmt.org - Student Assistance Foundation of Montana. This is an excellent site with information about financial aid and careers.

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