Date Posted: 11/7/2013 2:37:57 AM
Posted By: johndee Membership Level: Silver Total Points: 189
Choosing a college is a big decision in a student's life. After you have made your career choice and the course yo would like to study, the most natural thing to do is look for a college that will help you realize your goals and dreams. Joining college therefore is definitely one of the most life-changing choices.However, quite often, choosing the right college can be overwhelming with hundreds of colleges to choose from. There are also numerous misconceptions that lead to some students ending up in colleges they feel dissatisfied with. It is common for students after spending some months in a college to realize that they did not end up in the right institution.Even though it can be tough choosing a suitable college for your goals and dreams, if you do a good research, you will definitely be able to come up with one that meets your needs. Remember, when choosing a college, you are not only making a choice of where you will spend the next few years but also a place that best suits your career interests and academic goals.College education being an investment in your future, there are a number of factors that you must consider when selecting a college. To spend less time and be more efficient in identifying the right college for you to have a satisfying and memorable college experience, some of the common factors to consider are;1. Do your qualifications meet the entry requirements?2. Does the college have effective training materials, qualified teaching staff and the necessary teaching facilities?3. Does the college have a great academic record and how does it rank in what you want to pursue?4. Can you afford the college? Colleges are different and their charges widely varied. Costs may include tuition, fees, textbooks, accommodation, food and other expenses.5. Compare the cost of studying at your college of choice and the sacrifices you may need to make.6. If you are certain about your career choice, there are colleges that are known centers of excellence specializing in particular fields. For example if you want to train in medicine, then you better look for medical schools.7 Does the college have impressive and diverse programs and services such as organizations, clubs, sports etc., where you can enrich your college experience by getting involved?8. Where is the college located? Will you have to pay for transport, rent, accommodation or live within the college?9.Does the college offer the course that you need to pursue plus a wider range of other courses that you may choose from if you wish to diversify?10. What other options are there?After considering the qualities that you need on the college you seek to join and what you would want out of your college experience, compile a list of potential colleges, then narrow them down according to your utmost needs.Have a wonderful college experience.
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