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How to Pick a College

Beyond Rankings – Finding The Right College For You

Beyond Rankings – Finding The Right College For You

by Ben Stevenson

College Ranking Lists Are Like Catnip to Prospective Students What GPA is required? Which schools are most selective? Who’s No. 1 ? The problem with many of these lists is that they measure input rather than output. Forbes magazine has […]

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Cool College Amenities

Cool College Amenities

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Pensacola Christian College (FL) In addition to a miniature golf course, an inline skating track, and 40-foot and 60-foot climbing walls, the school’s sports center features an indoor water park. Besides the usual slides and waterfalls, there are two surfing […]

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Factors in Choosing a College

Factors in Choosing a College

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ALTHOUGH GUT INSTINCTS OFTEN PLAY A ROLE in choosing your future alma mater, you’ll need to create an initial list of schools using more concrete criteria, such as the following. Strength of intended major If you have some inkling of […]

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Timeline for Choosing a College

Timeline for Choosing a College

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SOPHOMORE YEAR Begin creating a list of potential colleges. Start applying for college scholarships. Enroll in honors and AP classes. Find extra-curricular activities you enjoy and seek out leadership roles. SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR Narrow down your list of colleges. […]

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College Rankings Do Not Tell the Whole Story

College Rankings Do Not Tell the Whole Story

by Cathie Ericson

College ranking lists are like catnip to prospective students: What GPA is required? Which schools are most selective? Who’s No. 1? Finding the Right College for You The problem with many of these lists is that they measure “input,” rather […]

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Campus Critters – The Welcome Mat is out at Pet-Friendly Schools

Campus Critters – The Welcome Mat is out at Pet-Friendly Schools

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FOR MANY STUDENTS, LEAVING the comforts of home and moving to college can be a difficult transition. But at some schools, students can bring a piece of home along to ease the process. Many students who are beginning college have […]

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Look Beyond Rankings When Deciding on a College

Look Beyond Rankings When Deciding on a College

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In order to pick the right college, it’s important to look beyond the lists of rankings published by U.S. News and Peterson’s. 1. Strength In Intended Major In a recent survey taken by My College Guide of its student-readers this […]

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Timeline for Choosing a College

Timeline for Choosing a College

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SOPHOMORE YEAR • Begin creating a list of potential colleges. • Start applying for college scholarships. • Enroll in honors and AP classes. • Find extra-curricular activities you enjoy and seek out leadership roles. SPRING OF JUNIOR YEAR • Narrow […]

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Factors to Consider When Choosing a College

Factors to Consider When Choosing a College

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ALTHOUGH GUT INSTINCTS OFTEN PLAY A ROLE in choosing your future alma mater you’ll need to create an initial list of schools using more concrete criteria such as the following. Strength of intended major If you have some inkling of […]

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Choosing a College – What to Consider Before Making the Big Decision

Choosing a College – What to Consider Before Making the Big Decision

by Barry Flowers

Choosing a college might seem, at first glance, like choosing whom to invite to a party. Send out a ton of invites (or, in this case, applications), and then see who’s actually interested in spending time with you. But spamming […]

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