Find the Right Fit

The Right Match

All Types To Choose From: The kind of college you choose 2 attend should reflect your goals and your personality.  Whether you choose a public, private, community, technical, trade or even an online college, make sure it’s the best match for you.

Big or Small?  Do you want 2 attend a big university with a greater choice of majors and social activities, but perhaps larger classes?  Or would you like a smaller college with fewer choices but more personal attention?  You can decide.

Home or Away? Attending a local college or somewhere in Indiana or even out of state-what’s better?  If depends.  For some, residence hall life is an important part of the college experience, but commuting from home is less expensive.  Some want 2 be close to family and others want 2 see other parts of the country.  What’s right for you?

Which Major? Figuring out what you like doing most, plus what you’re best at can point to careers you should consider and what majors will help you reach your career goal.  Not every college offers every major.  Which ones have your interests?

The Right Place

Indiana Colleges:  Indiana has lots of two and four-year colleges.  What ones are close to you?  Check out Indiana’s map of 2 and 4 year accredited colleges and universities.

Outside Indiana:  There are thousands of colleges in the United States.  Click here for the College Opportunities Online Locator (COOL) provided by the U.S. Department of Education.  This search tool offers profiles of nearly 7,000 colleges and universities.

The Right Things

Facilities:  Colleges usually have a wide variety of buildings that may be important for you.  Do you want the most current computer labs, the largest library, the newest recreation center or the best equipped science labs?  Check it all out on a visit  the college or a virtual tour on the college web site.

Activities:  Just because you go 2 college doesn’t mean you can’t get involved in student groups or activities.  If a student has an interest, there is probably a student group 2 join on campus.  Entertainment, guest lecturers, community service projects, sports team, intramurals, music and theatre.  Find a place where you can enjoy being involved.

Special Programs:  Want to study in another country?  Do you want 2 do a business internship or an engineering co-op?  Find a college with the unique things you want to experience.