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Finding Your College

  can be an intimidating experience for some prospective students, who are maybe daunted by the overwhelming possibilities of advancing your education. But finding your university can and should be an exciting experience as well, filled with exploration of your own academic goals and a sampling of what many different schools have to offer. After all, you're researching the places at which you will potentially spend years of your life growing and developing. Plus, there are a wide variety of resources readily available to you both online and offline when it comes to finding your university.

Part of finding your college is being able to ask the right questions and seek out the right information that will help you determine whether or not a school is for you. "Some questions to ask when you're looking at colleges are 'What is the student-faculty ratio?' and 'What resources and support systems are there for application to graduate or professional programs?'" says Jeffrey Gates, associate director of undergraduate admissions at Binghamton University (Binghamton, NY). Asking yourself and prospective schools' admissions contacts very detailed, pointed questions is essential to finding your university.

Experts also say that finding your college involves as much interpersonal interaction as it does book and Web research. Take full advantage of an opportunities you can to speak with admissions officers or current students at the schools of your choice. Even if you can't meet with these people physically, many schools are making students and administrators available to answer questions via online methods -- e-mail, message boards, and even instant messaging.

Finding your university isn't about big name schools or fancy brochures -- it's about finding the right fit for you. Begin finding your colleges today!



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Paul D. Rosevear is a frequent contributor to The CollegeBound Network. Learn more about finding a school that's right for you.

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