What to look for in a college?
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As a recent college grad (who did their senior internship as a guidance counselor) I can give you the following tips\n\n1) Are you outgoing and enjoy being around a lot of people and go to parties, etc? Or do you feel comforted by being in a smaller place with fewer people where you will be known by your name instead of a number, but maybe there is less to do?  I think thats the first big decision you have to make- large school or small school?\n2) Do you plan to play any sports or be in any clubs?  Make sure the school you pick has a the hobbies/clubs your in to\n3) DO you have a car? Do you want to keep it on campus?  A lot of colleges won't let a freshman keep cars on campus- if its a really big school in a place that gets cold in the winter- the walks to class could seem REALLY long\n4) How far away do you want to go?  Do you want to stay close to home in case something happens and you need to be there quickly? Are you sick of where you live and want to explore some place new? Or would you rather stick to the in-between where you could make the trip home if absolutely necessary, but you are still far enough away so you're not expected home all the time when your parents need things to be moved from the basement to the attic?\n5) Money- are some schools willing to give you more financial aid than others? Or isnt money an issue for you?  State schools are far less expensive and some are even better than private schools\n6) Prestige- do yu want to go to the school that is the most prestigous where you will no doubt be challenged and may, as a result, end up with a lower GPA, or would you rather go to a school that may be slightly less prestigious, but where you know you can do well\n\nI think these are the majors- i think i am probably forgetting some, but Im sure other answers will cover them\n\nGoodluck!
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Pick what you think is an average college, go to their website and see.  Here is NCSU\n\nhttp://www.ncsu.edu/majors-careers/do_with_major_in/searchresults.php?type=all
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A good university for a student to be. The main thing is yourself, how high your efforts and determination. Nothing impossible for a willing heart, my dear. Good luck !
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Excellent  grades.  You could get in a elite college if you maintain those types of grades.  Well done high school\nstudent!
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look into all the colleges in california and see which ones meet your criteria in terms of what you expect from these schools you plan to attend then pick the one that fits your needs the best
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I am an independent college counselor. Here is what I tell my clients.\n\nFirst, the most important thing you should be doing right now, as a sophomore, is getting the best grades possible. That really is the number one thing that colleges and universities want to see in applicants. \n\nSecond, don't start by asking how you can prepare the best application -- start by asking what types of colleges might be the best fit for your needs and goals. Honestly, the students who have the MOST success in applying to colleges are those who have thought about who they are and what they want out of a college experience, and then developed a college list that matches those qualities but that also includes colleges in a range of selectivities.\n\nThere are over 2500 four year colleges in the U.S. alone, but there is not a single school (even those "name brand" schools everyone knows) that are right for every single student. So, begin by thinking about YOU. Some questions to consider:\n\nWhat do you like about your high school that you'd like to find in a college? What do you dislike about your high school that you'd like to avoid in a college? How do you learn best - do you like classes where there's lots of discussion or classes where the teacher does much of the talking? Do you have a clear career or major in mind, or do you want to explore before making a commitment? What is your group of friends like? Do you want to be around similar people in college, or very different types of people? How would your friends describe you? How would your teachers describe you? How would YOU describe you? What do you think your biggest strengths and weaknesses, both academically and socially are, and what types of colleges would be best for someone with those strengths and weaknesses? \n\nNext, learn about the different types of colleges out there -- don't just think "Gee, I've heard of Harvard, so Harvard must be a good place for me." Find out the differences between a liberal arts college, a research university, a master's level university, a private college, a public university, a specialized college. As a sophomore, visit one of each type in your state or local area. These don't have to be the schools you ultimately apply to - at this point you should  just try to get a sense of what makes each type different and unique, and what they each have to offer you. \n\nAs you begin your research, keep your options open, but ask a lot of questions. What makes a good college? What's it like to go to a large school, a small school, a medium sized school? What's it like to go to a school that has a large number of people in frats or sororities? What's it like to go to a religiously-affiliated school? A school in a major city? A school in a small city? A school in a rural area? A school in the midwest, the northeast, the south...etc., etc.\n\nAs you answer these questions, try to find colleges that fit with you -- both your grades, your interests, your desires. Keep your options open!! Do not narrow your list of possibilities down too early (really, senior year is plenty of time!).\n\nAside from the above, specific things sophomore might consider doing this year: Take the SAT Subject exam in June if you are taking AP bio, AP chem, or AP US History AND have good grades. Talk to your counselor about your grades and course schedule to see if he/she has any suggestions for how you might improve them compared to other people in your school. Find two or three activities outside of the classroom that you enjoy and find meaningful, and get involved. But don't just join a bunch of clubs or do community service because you think colleges might like it on your application --- figure out what you enjoy and pursue it. Colleges want depth, not quantity, and they want to see people who are excited and enjoy what they are doing. \n\nNext year, as a junior, take the PSAT and plan out your SAT schedule (prep as h
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It seems as though you are an excellent, all around student and individual and would have a good shot of getting into any of these schools.  Therefore, what is the best school for you?  \n\nThere are a many questions that you'll need to ask yourself:\n1.  What subject do you want to major in when in college?  Are there a few? - Make sure that any university that you attend has all of the different majors that you are interested in.  That way, if you try one out and find out that you do not like it, you have the other options.  Also, is the major a good program at the schools that you want to attend?\n\n2.  Do you want a big or small university?  Many times small university are look down upon because they may not have the name of a Harvard or Yale.  However, big and small university are great.  The biggest question is... do you want and/or need attention from your professors?  Bigger university professors may not be able to give students individual attention that so many students need.  Smaller universities are able to give a lot of personal attention, allowing students to contact professors any time with questions and/or advice.\n\n3.  Location, location, location!  Will you like the location that the university is in?  City versus College town?  Weather... do you want warm weather where it never snows or are you okay at a university that it snows much of winter?  \n\n4.  Does the school have the extracurricular activities that you are interested in?  Academics is not all that you are at a university for... college is all about the experience as well.  Will you have the opportunity to get involved and are the activities that you want to participate in available on the campus?\n\n5.  Do you like the campus and university?  This you'll never know until you walk onto that particular campus.  If you can, try to visit any school that you are really interested in.  College admissions representatives are paid to tell you have great the university will be.  In addition, all of the papers and viewbooks that you get from the universities will show nothing but pretty pictures.  However, you'll never know if it is the right place for you until you step on the campus.  You'll probably know within the first 5 minutes of being on the campus if you'll like it or not!  All colleges and universities do campus tours - just call the admissions office and they'll set it up for you.\n\nGood luck!
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Under the bed bins are great!  You might also want to look for things that can do double duty, like a chest that can double as a coffee table.  Over the door racks for shoes work great for storing odds and ends like hair brushes, makeup, or whatever.  Try and use your wall space too, if you can by putting up shelves.  The more things up can put up off the floor the better.\n\nAs far was things to ask, if you have any interests or sports that you do, ask about those and see if they have teams/organizations to participate in.  Ask what the student body is like, you'll find out more general information about the people on campus.  Ask about requirments, it's always a good idea to have the classes you'll have to take in mind when planning out what to take.  I guess this is a little more like stuff you might ask when going to college, but I think it works for you situation too.
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Well.....since NO ONE else has given you valuable information as of yet....I wanted to let you know that the top two places to look for college money are State/Federal loans and Scholarships/Loans from the actual college you are going to.\n\nAlso you can use online loan finders:\n\n#1  http://www.fastweb.com/\n\n    http://www.estudentloan.com/\n    http://www.salliemae.com/\n    http://www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/DirectLoan/student.html\n    http://studentaid.ed.gov/\n    http://scholarships.com/
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Assuming you know the proper layout for an outline, some of the ideas you could address are - grade requirements for entry, location, extracurricular activities available, size of student body, available activities in the college town, reputation of academics at the college, jr. college versus four year college, graduate study available, scholarships available.  Hope this helps!
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Find someone who specializes in what interests you most and then find what university they are associated with.  Its the people who are most important.
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Both elementary education and psychology are commonly offered at many if not most colleges. So, you have lots of options. It can seem overwhelming, but you can go about this by narrowing down some of your options. Here are some things to think about when you look at your options:\n\n1. What size school do you want to go to? Large (12,000+), medium (3,000-12,000) or small (<3,000)?\n2. Where would you like to be geographically (what are some states that you would consider going to school in?) If you know you want to go in-state then that narrows it down even more.\n3. What type of campus do you want to be on (urban, suburban, rural)?\n4. Do you want to (or not want to) go to a school with a particular culture (religious school; historically black or historically hispanic, etc).\n5. Do you want to go to a public (state-supported) or private school (to some degree this may also depend on finances).\n6. How far from home do you want to be (related to geographics, but a different question).\n\nNow, talk with your parents and your friends and your guidance counselor about these questions. Once you have given some tentative answers to these questions you have some parameters in which to work and have narrowed down your choices considerably. Now go to one of those sites that lets you browse colleges (here is one that has links to colleges by state:  http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/). Look around at the schools in the geographic location and see what you think. Write to some and ask for information. Go visit some that are close (all will have open houses this spring, or you can go on a tour). Go to your library, your school career center, and/or large bookstore and look at some college guides that tell you some about different schools.\n\nThere are lots of great schools, and part of it is seeing which fits well with your personality and what you want to major in. \n\nThis is an exciting time, so be methodical in your search and enjoy this process!!
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All colleges look for the same things, PSAT/SAT/ACT scores, GPA, etc.
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For help in choosing the school that's right for you, here's a helpful web site: http://studentaid2.ed.gov/gotocollege/collegefinder/\n\nGood luck!
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Depends on what you want to major in, what kind of career you want, and what size school you want to go to. Most of the earlier suggestions were for larger state schools. If this is what you want, great. But there are lots of fine small colleges that will give you a very different educational experience. Small classes, exciting residence life, and great interaction with real professors. Consider:\n\nPomona College\nHarvey Mudd (if you are interested in engineering or technology)\nClaremont McKenna College
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Anything at a community college
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The best thing to do is check with the college that you are looking at going to and see what government programs they can turn you onto!!!!!....