5 Key Factors YOU Should Consider When Applying For College
Selecting a college or university isn’t as simple as picking out a new phone, it can actually seem to be pretty stressful for some people.
Deciding which schools to apply to, how much you’ll need to cover the cost, and where you’ll live, all of these are factors you should consider when searching for the college experience that best suits you and your unique needs.
But don’t worry, we’re here to help you.
Here are the main 5 key factors you should keep in mind when choosing which college/university to apply to:
1) Know Your Long-Term Goals
It’s important to know what exactly you want to get out of your education before you apply to college or university.
Are you studying with a particular job in mind? What career will your education qualify you for?
2) Consider Your Major
Not every school offers every major, so before you start applying, think about what you want to study. Then you can decide which schools match your interests and avoid applying to ones that don’t have the degree program you want.
3) Inspect The Location
It’s all about location. Not all your career preparation will happen inside of the classroom, so make sure your school is located where you’ll have opportunities outside of the classroom.
Also, choose a campus that is near your home, don’t waste your time and money on transportation.
You don’t have to cross the country to have a better education, try to search for colleges that satisfy your needs across the area.
4) Compare Cost
Most universities will provide a breakdown of fees in their application documents or on their websites. Some of these fees may vary by program or department. Do your best to estimate what your annual tuition will cost. Don’t forget that you’ll also be responsible to pay other costs like an application fee, administrative costs, and students’ union fees.
5) Campus Life
Once you have narrowed the search and settled on a list of potential colleges, visit each campus in person. You can look at all of the photographs and campus videos that you like, but a virtual tour simply won’t offer the same experience that a live campus tour will.
And the most important thing when choosing a college is whether you feel comfortable on campus or not, so make sure to visit the campus, have a closer look at it and feel its vibes.
College is almost over? Here is what you should do
College Is Almost Over? Here Is What You Should Do.
For all final year students, the college phase in your life is almost over, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy those last days, this happy ending deserves a celebration.
So here are some of the things that you should do before leaving college.
Capture Those Last Moments
“Things may end, but memories will last forever”
Last days are always emotional, saying goodbye to your friends and Dr.s may not be the easiest thing to do.
But what you can actually do is to capture those special moments that will be in your memories for the whole lifetime.
So go ahead, take out your mobile and start capturing every moment around you.
Plan a Trip Together.
Plan to go on a trip together at least once before this phase is over, because you never know when the next time you guys are going to be together again.
It doesn’t have to be something gigantic, maybe a Nile cruise, or a museum visit, or even a simple BBQ party would be great
Don’t Forget To Thank Your Favorite Dr.
There is always that Dr. who has been there and supported you throughout your years of studying and never asked for anything in return.
A simple thank you note would be a great gesture from you.
Get Your C.V. Ready!
And while you’re closing the door to an old chapter of your life, don’t forget to get ready for your next chapter.
Don’t waste your time after graduation as you may have some until you find a full time job, Try getting the most out of it, start looking for courses you’re interested in, join an internship, training or a part time job for the summer, get your C.V full of experience as much as you can, and get ready for the working adult life.
You can check out this link for tips regarding writing your C.V.
https://www.facebook.com/520540797981930/posts/3982406711795304/?sfnsn=mo
So are you ready SENIORS?
And don’t forget to share with us the things that you’re planning on doing on your last college days.
