The Right Kind

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

• 2 Big or 2 Small?  Do you want 2 attend a bigger college with a greater choice of majors and social activities, but perhaps larger classes?  Or would you like a small college with fewer choices and  smaller classes but more personal attention?  It is up 2 you.  What’s the right kind of place for you?
• 2 Close or 2 Far? Do you want 2 be close 2 home or far away?  Will you attend a local college or somewhere else in Indiana or even out of state?  What’s the right location for you?  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.  Where is the right place 2 be?
• 2 Be or Not 2 Be? What do you want 2 do for a career?  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?  What is the right major 2 choose?  Click here for more information about exploring your interests and a career plan.
• Time 2 Visit?  When should you visit colleges?  Whenever you get a chance.  Contact colleges 2 get a calendar of scheduled visit days and find out how often they conduct campus tours.  Make a special stop on a family vacation or any visit 2 a city with a college you may want 2 attend.  These visits will help you narrow the list as you get 2 your senior year.