Many factors go into choosing the right college for you- one of the most important factors is…YOU! Consider the questions below when you're exploring your college options:
Know Yourself
- What are my goals and values?
- How do you define success? What unique gifts and strengths do you possess? What kind of person do you aspire to become? What experiences have shaped who you have become or your way of thinking? Which do you value more, people or things, action or reflection?
- What emphasis do I place on education?
- What are your academic interests? What courses do you enjoy? If you could choose, what would you prefer to learn about? How do you best learn? What is your attitude towards studying? Are particular teaching methods more effective for your learning style?
- What about my academic record?
- Have you taken the most challenging courses available? What are your grades? What is your rank/GPA? What are your SAT scores? How does your academic record represent you? Have there been circumstances that have affected your academic performance?
- What types of activities do I spend most of my time with outside of the classroom?
- Which have been the most fulfilling? If there a pattern of commitment and success? What is your role in your high school and surrounding community? What would others recognize as your contributions to the school?
- How do I perceive the world around me?
- Has the school environment encouraged your skills, interests and talents? How has your family influence your outlook on life? Have your interests been nurtured or limited? Have you found a cause for which to stand up? How do you react when face with people who think or behave differently than you? What issues do you feel strongly about?
And remember, you don't have to have EVERYTHING figured out - but a general idea goes a long way. Click on the following link for information on majors---> Courtesy of CollegeBoard.org- How to choose a Major in College.
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