Which College is Best for Me?
Which College is Best for Me?There is more than just one "right" college for you. It is challenging to trim down a list of colleges without knowing which college characteristics or features are most valuable to you.
College Board MatchMaker Tool
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Academic Environment
What types of support services are available to students?
What is the classroom size of a typical freshman course?
What is the faculty member/student ratio?
Major
Is my major one of the most popular programs on campus?
Study abroad or off-campus experience offered?
What if I am undecided about my major?
Location/Type
Do I prefer large, medium, or small size? Rural, urban, or suburban?
How many miles do I want to live away from home?
What are the advantages of staying close to home? Living further away?
People
Female/male ratio?
What are the extracurricular opportunities? My favorite activities?
How important is the athletic program? Fine or performing arts?
Admission
What are the admission requirements/standards?
Are there different requirements for my major/college?
Where do I fit in the typical applicant pool? GPA, test scores, etc.
Cost
Is the college affordable without financial aid or scholarships?
Will we apply for financial aid?
What types of aid will my financial aid package contain?
Compare yours top schools side by side to see the pros and cons
College Board MatchMaker Tool
http://collegesearch.collegeboard.com/search/adv_typeofschool.jsp
Academic Environment
What types of support services are available to students?
What is the classroom size of a typical freshman course?
What is the faculty member/student ratio?
Major
Is my major one of the most popular programs on campus?
Study abroad or off-campus experience offered?
What if I am undecided about my major?
Location/Type
Do I prefer large, medium, or small size? Rural, urban, or suburban?
How many miles do I want to live away from home?
What are the advantages of staying close to home? Living further away?
People
Female/male ratio?
What are the extracurricular opportunities? My favorite activities?
How important is the athletic program? Fine or performing arts?
Admission
What are the admission requirements/standards?
Are there different requirements for my major/college?
Where do I fit in the typical applicant pool? GPA, test scores, etc.
Cost
Is the college affordable without financial aid or scholarships?
Will we apply for financial aid?
What types of aid will my financial aid package contain?
Compare yours top schools side by side to see the pros and cons
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