| You’ve decided that a college degree is your next | | | | University, Michigan State University and University of |
| step in life. But how do you find the school that is right | | | | North Dakota should be crossed off your list. Instead, |
| for you? There are many options to consider when | | | | stick to west coast schools such as Arizona State |
| picking out your potential schools, here is some help in | | | | University, University of Southern California or Berkeley. |
| deciding: | | | | If you are a home-based individual, it could be beneficial |
| Consider Your Career Goals: | | | | to attend a university that is located close to your |
| Your education will only be as good as the school you | | | | family’s residence. |
| received it from. Seek out schools that have | | | | Determining Your Comfortability: |
| high-ranked programs in the areas you plan on | | | | Visit the campuses you are interested in attending, it is |
| studying. If your interest lies in business, the top schools, | | | | important to get a feel of the place you will be |
| according to BusinessWeek, are Virginia, Notre Dame, | | | | studying. Check out classrooms, cafeterias, |
| Pennsylvania, Michigan, Brigham Young, UC-Berkeley, | | | | administrative offices and campus recreation centers. |
| MIT, Cornell, Emory and Texas. If you are passionate | | | | Chose the college that feels right, you will be spending |
| about writing, journalism, creative writing or English are | | | | a good portion of four years there, being comfortable |
| good majors to explore. Your career goals and | | | | with your surroundings is key. |
| interests should dictate where you place your | | | | A college degree is a large commitment, where you |
| applications. Do some research on different schools, | | | | chose to go has everything to do with who you will |
| talk to advisors and go where your talents can shine | | | | become. Your future plans, talents, interests and |
| the brightest. | | | | location play a big part on the decision of where to go. |
| Location, Location, Location: | | | | All options need to be weighed out with family |
| Think about the location of the school, where do you | | | | members or friends to decide the best education |
| see yourself living for the next four-or-so years? If | | | | option that’s right for you. |
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