Campus Search

Step 2: Develop a list of criteria you want to use to evaluate and weed out colleges. Do you want to live close to home, or far away? Do you want a large university or a small college? Here is a list of common criteria:

• degrees offered
• majors/minors
• size of student population
• public vs. private
• costs (tuition, room and board, etc.)
• financial assistance packages
• quality/reputation/ranking
• realistic entry expectations

Step 3: Compile a list of possible colleges and universities. You can find college information on college-related websites such as, The College Board. You should also consider attending college fairs, where you can actually meet representatives from the schools, as well as gather important literature.