Things To Consider

Admission requirements

• What minimum ACT/SAT scores are required?

• Are an essay and interview required?

• Does the school offer early decision?

Location

• How far do you want to be from home?

• Will you live on campus or commute?

• Is public transportation available?

Academics

• Does the school offer an academic program that meets your needs and areas of interests?

• What is the student-to-faculty ratio?

• Do graduate students teach classes?

• Do most students graduate in four years?

• Does the school offer career counseling?

Campus housing and facilities

• What are the dorms like?

• How many students live on campus?

• How are roommates chosen?

• Is off-campus housing available?

• What facilities are offered: library, computer lab, athletic center?

School activities

• Does the school offer intercollegiate and/or intramural sports?

• What types of student organizations exist on campus?

Student Body

• Do you want to attend a co-ed school?

• Do you want to attend a private or public institution?

• What size of school interests you?

Cost and financial aid

• What is the cost of tuition?

• Is financial aid available?  What percentage of students receive financial aid?

• Does the school require a CSS profile in addition to FAFSA?