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Colleges & Universities by
State
MyCollegeCalendar.org has organized most colleges and
universities throughout the United States by state, allowing you to research
the web sites of the specific schools you're interested in.
Use MyCollegeCalendar.org to search for
things like: College and University admissions, information, course schedules,
contacts or admission guides and you will get the information only from the
college or university you selected. Choose your state and start researching
all the schools in that region.
Choose Your State
List of College and University Characteristics
Below are brief descriptions of the college and university
characteristics you should consider when deciding on which school to attend.
* Location – Is the college
or university the “right” distance from home? Is it in the “right” setting
(urban, suburban, or rural)? Is it in an area of the country you would like
to experience?
* Size – Are the overall
college size and individual class sizes good? Do you prefer a large campus
with numerous majors, large classrooms, and a big library or a smaller campus
where you will know more people and have smaller classes?
* Academics – Does the
college offer the right classes in your major and minor subjects? What about
other subjects of interest? Does the college offer special programs, like studying
aboard and internships?
* Academic Rigor – How
tough is the academic competition? Do you want to attend a college or university
where students typically score high on exams and will challenge you to do your
best? Would you like to attend a college with a less competitive atmosphere?
Look at the freshman class’s GPA, SAT and ACT Test scores, and the high
school class rankings to see the quality of your future college classmates.
* Admission Requirements – What
does the college or university require for admission? What does the college
look for in prospective students? What is the percentage of student applicants
accepted? What are the average GPA and SAT /ACT Test scores of incoming freshman
students? Do you have a chance of being accepted?
* Facilities – Are the
buildings, science laboratories, and libraries modern and accessible? Where
are the laundry facilities? What is located in the area surrounding the campus?
* Student Life – Are there
clubs, organizations, events, etc. that you will enjoy? How is overall student
life outside the classroom?
* Students – Are they
friendly? Will you fit in?
* Professors – are college
and university professors easy to contact? Are they helpful? Do they teach
classes or do graduate students teach most of the classes?
* Campus safety – How
safe is the campus? Colleges have campus police reports available for review,
call the admissions office to find out how to get a copy (colleges usually
have them online, but they are tough to find). How safe is the area surrounding
the campus?
* Meals – How is the food
in the cafeteria? Are there other on-campus restaurants or is there an on-campus
deli/snack shop?
* Housing – Is housing
available after your college freshman year? What condition are the residence
halls in? Are the residence hall rooms big, clean, and modern?
* Greek life – Are there
sororities and fraternities on campus?
* Athletics – Are there
school sports and intramural sports? How good are the sports facilities?
* Transportation – Is
there parking for your car? Is there public transportation available on and
off campus?
* Costs – How much can
you afford? What is the average amount of financial aid awards offered to students?
Are financial aid awards mostly free money that you don’t have to repay
(scholarships and grants) or money you must repay (loans)? (Wait until next
month to see how much financial aid each college awards you.)
* Retention and Graduation Rates – What
percentage of students stay at the college for all 4 years and graduate in
4 years? This tells you whether students are happy and successful at the college.
Do not hesitate to ask the opinion of your parents, high school
counselor, or any student you know who is currently attending one of the colleges
or universities you’re interested in.
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