Finding A College

Choosing a college is a big decision. The key is to remember that there's no "perfect" school - you'll find many colleges and universities that match what you are looking for. Explore your interests and take the time to find the college that's right for you. There are many things to consider in choosing a school such as:

Location: Do you want to be close to home or far away?
	Benefits to being close to home:
	Able to go home more often Tuition may be less expensive
	Benefits to moving further away:
	Get to be more independent from family Get involved from different cultures
Size of School: Do you prefer a small campus or a large campus?
	Benefits of a smaller campus:
	Classrooms have less students, more time with professor Closer community - you meet and get more involved with other students
	Benefits of a larger campus:
	More activities and organizations to get involved in A chance to meet even more new people
Cost: What can you afford?
	Different types and sizes of colleges, mean different amounts of money to pay
	Public colleges get funds from the government and may offer more opportunities to get financial aid. Private colleges usually don't get funds from the government, which means you will have to get more loans to pay for higher tuition. Larger colleges tend to have higher tuition and fees.
Major: What do you want to do with your life?
	You should choose a college that has the major that you are interested in pursuing. This will keep you from having to transfer later.
	Check the reputation of your major's department at potential schools. Some colleges have an awesome journalism or nursing department and an okay business department.

Different Types of Colleges to Consider:

Co-Ed: This is a college or university that has female students AND male students attending. Single-Sex: This is a college or university that has ONLY female students or male students attending. Private: Is a college or university that DOES NOT receive public funds from the government; they are usually more elite and receive funding from private sources. (Examples are: Duke University in North Carolina; Emory University and Spelman College in Georgia). Public: Is a college or university that receives public funds from the government and offer more financial aid opportunities for students. (Examples are: University of Georgia in Georgia and Florida State University in Florida). Historically Black: Is a college or university that, at one time was primarily fore African-American students, but is now open to any student who wants to attend. Christian: Is a college or university that offers higher education with Christian morals and values. (Examples are: Grace University in Nebraska and Beach Atlantic in Florida). 4-Year College/University: A four-year institution is where you earn a Bachelor's Degree in your major which finishes your degree. You can also earn advanced degrees such as a Master's and/or Doctorate's Degree here. 2-Year College: A two-year institution is where you earn an Associate's Degree which is 2 years of your 4-year degree. Most students then transfer to a 4-year institution to complete their Bachelor's Degree. Technical Institutions/Career Colleges: If you don't think college is for you, there is another option to further your education. You can go to a Technical Institution or a Career College and earn a degree in some of the following areas: Accounting Medical Support Services Culinary Arts Cosmetology Automotive Massage Therapy Welding ... and many more
To aid in your quest to find the right school for you, we have provided some links that will be helpful in your search: For General Search: http://www.collegeview.com/ http://www.petersons.com/ http://www.princetonreview.com/college/default.asp For Specialized Search: Christian Schools: Schools that specialized in teaching with Christian views http://www.christiancollegementor.org/ Historically Black Colleges and Universities: Majority of the students are African-American http://www.hbcumentor.org/ Private Colleges: Schools who DO NOT receive funding from the Federal Government http://www.privatecolleges.com/ Colleges by State: Search Colleges/Universities by State http://www.50states.com/college/ Technical Institutions/Career Colleges: Institutions that train you for careers not from colleg http://www.technicalcollegesystemofgeorgia.org/ http://www.careercolleges.com/career-colleges-directory.html

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