Are You Starting to Look at Colleges?

Consider this advice for first-timers:(Even great students occasionally need a nudge)

• Sit down and discuss college plans together
• Research different types of colleges and universities
• Talk to currents students from colleges of interest
• Explore websites of colleges of interest
• Plan to visit multiple campuses

Points to Consider:Size and Location: How many undergraduates? Urban, suburban, or rural? Close to a big city?Type of School: Public or private? Major research university? Religiously affiliated? Liberal arts college?Academic Programs: Does this school offer a major that I am interested in? Do I apply directly into a major, program, college or school?Faculty: What is the student-to-faculty ratio? Average class size? Are faculty accessible outside of class?Research: What opportunities are there to participate in research? (is that important to me?)Student life:  What kind of clubs are available? What traditions and activities are most important to the student body? Housing and Dining: How are the dining halls? Is housing in dorms guaranteed or required? What living arrangements are available?Career Outcomes: How does this school prepare me to achieve my professional goals? Is there an internship program? Questions? Let’s chat!Bettina WeilWeil College Advising, LLCinfo@weilcollegeadvising.com