What are my priorities right now as far as what I want from a college?
Should I choose a college just because my parent or other relative graduated from there? How much influence should my friends have on my choice? What is the difference between a state and private institution? What are the differences in terms of curriculum and class size? Why should I think about these differences?
Are professors equally accessible in state and private schools?
Why should I think about the campus environment? What does a state school offer in terms of environment compared to a private school?
What is a liberal arts college? What is the difference between a college and a university?
Am I aware of costs at any state and private schools I’m interested in?
Do my classes, GPA, test scores, extracurricular activities, and community service commitments fall within the profile range of state schools? Private schools? Highly selective schools?
Do I understand how competitive admissions are at highly selective schools? Do I still think I am a sure bet to get in if I apply to 15 highly selective schools?
Do I have information on small, medium, and large four-year colleges, as well as community colleges?
What kinds of degrees do community colleges grant? Why would I consider going to a community college if I want a bachelor’s degree?
If I am considering a community college as a step toward transferring to a four-year school, have I checked the community college’s accreditation? Will my class credits transfer to the four-year schools in which I’m interested? Is English 101 academically equal to English 101 at the four-year college I might transfer to?
Do I know if the community college has a steady number of students transferring to any particular four-year school?