Flip your perspective - Instead of asking yourself “where do I want to go to college?” ask, “where do I not want to go to college?” This simple mental shift can help you start breaking down that mountain into a small hill.
Gather more information - Once you’ve got your list of ideal schools narrowed down to the top 20 or so, start gathering some more information.
Pick your favorites - Once you have your pros and cons lists, begin comparing the different schools and choose your top five favorites.
Remember the ultimate goal - The ultimate goal of choosing a college is to graduate with a degree that will get you a good job or into the graduate school of your choice.
Go on campus visits - The best way to learn about a college is to visit the campus, take a tour, and, if possible, stay the night with current students.
Look at acceptance rates - An important metric to consider when applying to colleges is the acceptance rate.
Find financial safety - Whether or not a college is affordable is relative to your family’s income, your savings, the scholarships and grants you receive, and the cost of classes and activities at that college.
Pay by Scholarship Amount – When looking for financially secure schools, try to stay within your budget, which includes the amount you and your family can pay jointly with the amount of scholarship you will receive Huh.
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