Colleges

It’s never to early to start thinking about college. Continuing your education is important, and so is making informed choices. The internet makes all colleges available at the touch of a button, so start looking around now. Decide what you need, what you want, and the best way to get both. Start by trying to answer the questions below or search for colleges now.

1) Are you going to college because:

• Your friends are going?
• Your parents expect you to?
• You think college can help you find a path to your future?
• You want to learn technical skills for getting a job?
• You want to become a teacher, computer specialist, lawyer, doctor or other professional?
• You want to make money and be more successful?

2) What are you looking for in a college?

• A two-year community or technical college?
• A four-year college?
• A university?

3) What else do you need to consider?

• Were your grades in high school lower than those required by a university?
• Do you need developmental courses?
• Do you need to work full-time and attend classes at night?
• Do you need a certificate, an associate’s degree, a bachelor’s degree or higher to achieve your goals in life?
• Is prestige important to you?
• What do you want most out of college?

4) Okay, one last question. Do you want:

• Small classes?
• Large classes?
• Specific degree programs or courses?
• Low tuition and fees?
• Scholarships or merit aid?
• The ability to transfer credit?