Choosing a college to go to is no easy task, and to be honest, it's an intimidating task trying to figure out who you'll owe money to for the rest of your life. So, from a college sophomore's perspective; these are somethings I wish I had known before I decided on a college.
1. Money is a definite factor.
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2. Distance from home does matter.
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3. You'll miss your parents...
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4. And your pets...
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5. And homemade meals.
6. College is expensive, will it make you happy?
(See Number 1)
7. Are the class sizes something you'd be comfortable with?
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8. Does the college have unlimited dining plan?
9. Do you get to do your laundry for free?
10. Is there enough to do in the town?
11. Is there too much to do in the town?
12. What is the dorm life like?
13. Urban dictionary the name of the college, to see what the students REALLY think of the school.
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14. Will the credits you accumulated in high school, transfer in to the college?
15. What about AP's?
16. What kind of clubs does the college offer?
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17. Are there any extra-curricular's that you're really interested in?
18. Join the Facebook page for upcoming freshmen, to hopefully get a feel for what your classmates are like!
19. Do an overnight at the college, class visits, and multiple visits! It will help!
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20. Does the college have a high transfer rate?
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21. What is their student retention rate?
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22. What about their graduation percentages?
23. If you down the road want to transfer, will your credits go with you?
24. What kind of GPA do you need to maintain in order to stay there?
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25. Does the campus make you feel welcome?
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26. Can you see yourself being successful at the college?
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27. What are your options? Is there anyone you can talk to, in order to help make your decision?
28. Is there resources for academic support?
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29. Can you get help through the college, to support your grades?
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