FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN COMPILING YOUR COLLEGE LIST
This is a valuable tool for discussion during the initial phase of developing a list of colleges. Check those categories that will be important to you in your selection (and be aware that the importance of each category may fluctuate over time). You may check as many as you like. Please provide a few details about any category you check.
General Cost (availability of financial aid, merit scholarship) Campus atmosphere (diversity, school spirit, relaxed, competitive, etc.) Distance from home Size (small, medium, large) Location (urban, suburban, rural) Region (Northeast, South, Midwest, West, International) Social life (Greek life, outdoor activities, off-campus life)
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Single-gender schools
Academic
Academic reputation Liberal arts college or university Flexibility of curriculum (core, no requirements, no foreign language, etc.) Specific programs (engineering, architecture, business, etc.) Strength in specific academic areas (science, film, music, art, creative writing, math, languages, etc.) Activities Athletics (varsity, jv, intramural, club) Community Service Music Art Dance Theatre Debate/Speech Religious Group
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Other
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