Things To Consider When Picking Colleges

When you are looking for colleges to apply to/attend , you want to make sure you find the right fit for you. Considering you will spend the next four years of your life there, you want to make sure it's not a choice you'll regret. Here's a list of things to consider which I figured out as a junior recently while  exploring colleges...hope they help! These things are in no particular order and they vary from person to person. 


1. Location 
Whether you want to commute or dorm, you should consider the location of the college you will attend. Even if you don't really mind either, you should consider whether you'd like to be closer to a city or would feel more comfortable in a rural setting. 

2. Major
What you want to study is obviously so important. Even if you are unsure of the path you want to take, explore majors and see what you might be interested in. Make sure the colleges you are applying to have those majors and you will be so relieved to know that at least you have options you like. Online College Campus Tours and videos of real students speaking about their major is always helpful so always do a quick search online if you're curious. 

3. Class Size
I am not in college yet, but I have heard that going from  classes with 30-40 kids in high school to classes with 100 kids in college is one of the big transitions. If you feel like you need a learning environment where there are less students so you can ask more questions and build more connections with your professor, definitely look into schools with less people and smaller class sizes. 
 
4. Financial Aid
College is expensive. I know looking at the prices of colleges has me baffled sometimes. I recommend you look for  the percentage of financial aid need met when searching for colleges. The higher the percentage the better. I also recommend looking into scholarships to alleviate any other costs college may bring. 

 5. Racial and Religious Diversity 
I know for me I am looking forward to meeting all different types of people in college. I think it would be one of the best learning experiences because in the real world, you won't just be around people like you. 

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