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| Imagine colleges are Neapolitan ice cream. |
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| Asking the people you know for recommendations is a good way to generate a preliminary list of schools. As you research these schools, you'll begin to discover what is important to you. |
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| Here’s a key question to ask every college: How does the college rank in the major you want to study? Universities are stronger in some areas and weaker in others. |
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| One indication of how much emphasis a university places on a major is to find out how many students are studying that major, how many courses are offered in the field and how many faculty members teach the courses associated with that major and others like it |
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| Some students are inclined to join a fraternity or sorority, while others feel that their existence on campus is overbearing for those who choose not to go Greek. It's important that you learn about this and other social aspects of your potential college. |
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| No matter how strong your college is academically, if you don't like the social scene, you won't be happy at that school. Be sure to consider the "big picture." |
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| Investigate the type of digs you'll be living in. |
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| http://www.supercollege.com/guide/guide.cfm?t_id=1&g_id=5&step=1 |
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| Can you live with strangers? Can you bathe near strangers? |
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| http://www.supercollege.com/guide/guide.cfm?t_id=1&g_id=5&step=1 |
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| While these brochures are filled with lots of useful information, remember that they are biased and will tout only the positive aspects of the school. |
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| http://www.supercollege.com/guide/guide.cfm?t_id=1&g_id=5&step=1 |
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| Compare the brochures from the various colleges. They can be useful in helping you assemble a list of questions that you want to ask representatives later in one-to-one interviews. |
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| http://www.supercollege.com/guide/guide.cfm?t_id=1&g_id=5&step=1 |
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| Don't rely on news magazine rankings. |
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| http://www.supercollege.com/guide/guide.cfm?t_id=1&g_id=5&step=1 |
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| do not let costs dictate your goals. Even if money is tight, don't make it your primary concern just yet. |
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| Ultimately, you want to pick schools that meet your needs. As you do your detective work, keep in mind that your college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make in your future and it's worth spending the time to make sure you make the right decision. |
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