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Choosing a College

Choosing a College

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Various publications print information on the top colleges in the United States each year, but what these lists don't tell you is whether your child will survive and thrive in a large or small college environment, an urban or rural location, or whether a traditional four-year college is even appropriate for your child. We've gathered articles providing guidance and advice for selecting the right setting for your child after high school.

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How Can My Child Go About Choosing a College?

Colleges are located in big cities, suburbs, and small towns throughout the country. Some enroll tens of thousands of ...

Source: U.S. Department of Education
Surviving the College Search: The Adventure Begins

Let's face it—it's time to start your college search. To make your college search a little less intimidating, here ...

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
Community College: A Viable Option

What do an Academy Award nominated actor, the first female space shuttle commander, the governor of Hawaii, and the ...

Source: National Association for College Admission Counseling
America's Best-Value Colleges

College isn't cheap. According to the College Board, a research organization that produces the SAT, the cost for just ...

Source: Education.com
Should Your Child Consider A Historically Black College?

Every college and university has its claim to fame—and when researching a college that's right for your child, all ...

Source: Education.com
When the Letter Arrives: What to Do About College Decisions

It's that time of year when letters are coming back from colleges - some of them thick and some thin. But whether your ...

Source: Education.com
Early-Decision Programs

What are early-decision programs? How are they different from early-action programs? Find out answers here.

Source: Educational Resource Information Center (U.S. Department of Education)

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How You Should Judge Colleges: What Students Should Look For: Admissions Plans

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Roadmap to College: Planning Worthwhile Campus Visits

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
How You Should Judge Colleges: What Students Should Look For - Applying to Colleges

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Additional Factors To Consider When Assessing a Community College

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Where Should You Apply?: Selectivity and Your College List

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Using the "Relevance Calculus" to Choose Your College

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Roadmap to College: Avoiding Roadblocks and Hazards - How Can I Be Proactive?

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Should You Apply Early Decision or Early Action?

Source: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Best Colleges 2008: The Princeton Review

Source: Education.com
Exploring Career Options with Your Teen

Source: Education.com

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