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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| Campus Life |
| Campus
Facilities |
| Demographics of the Student Population |
| Housing
and Residential Life |
| Student
Organizations |
| Student
Activities |
| Student
Leadership Opportunities |
| Intramural and/or Recreational Sports |
| 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 |
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Web Site Information |
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