Know the College
It's important to evaluate each university, based on your own order of importance or priority. The following are simply considerations that should be examined by each individual. Review all materials for more information about each university.- Type of School
- Public vs. Private
- Religious or Secular
- Co-ed or Single sex
- Liberal Arts or Pre-Professional (specific programs)
- Conservative or Liberal Student Body
- Enrollment
- Number of Undergraduates (Bachelor degree seeking students)
- Male/Female ratio
- Percentage of International Students
- Residential or Commuting percentage
- Location and Environment
- Geographic location
- Weather/Climate
- Proximity to Friends & Family
- Size of the Town/City
- Activities to get involved in
- Curriculum and Academic Environment
- Degree of Competitiveness
- Availability of Professors
- Quality of Faculty; Teaching vs. Research
- Majors Offered
- Academic Pressure and Workload
- IB or AP Recognition
- Campus Life
- Clubs, Activities, Fraternities/Sororities
- Weekend Events
- Religious Organizations
- Housing options & Meal Plans
- Security
- Recreational Facilities
- Expense
- Cost of Tuition, Room/Board, Books & Supplies
- Travel Expense
- Financial Aid Available
- Percent of Students receiving aid
- Work Study Programs
- Entrance Requirements
- Course pre-requisites
- Application process/deadlines
- SAT and/or Subject Tests
- Selectivity; Percentage of applicants accepted
- Average scores of Freshmen
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