Well its about that time for me to start looking into college. Im super excited and cant wait but... im not sure of any good colleges and thought maybe some of you may have some suggestions... well let me know!
2006-11-03 06:31:44 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
There are alot of "good colleges", but when it comes to choosing a school you need to think about your own personal needs and interests first. Do you want an art school? greek dominated or not? private or public? far from home or an hour away? 50,000 students or 500? (if you aren't sure what you want to do major wise I suggest a larger school with more options) and also especially how much money you are willing to spend.
I suggest making a list of things you are interested in and what you might want out of college and go from there. Start checking out university websites as well. I'm currently a sophmore in college and collegeboard.com was a HUGE help, as was princeton review, especially in the begining stages of the college search. Both sites have quizzes that help you sort through colleges, and on collegeboard you can create an account and keep a list of the schools you like.
Good Luck! =)
2006-11-03 06:48:54 · answer #1 · answered by ms_nlink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's some good answers here already, but I have a different view. I think you should search for a college that is right for you, not just one that is rated high in USNews. (Are your criteria the same as theirs? Are you sure?)
With that thought in mind, I suggest you go to your local bookstore and get a copy of Loren Pope's little book, "Colleges that Change Lives". Considering what's at stake here, the few bucks are well worth it. At the very least, it will help you think clearly about this important decision. There is an associated web page, but the book is much better.
http://www.ctcl.com
2006-11-03 17:44:39 · answer #2 · answered by OR1234 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What makes a GOOD college will vary depending on the student. There are a lot of things to consider.
1. Location. How far do you want to go? Do you want to stay in state? Near home? Get the hell away from your parents?
2. What do you think you'd want to study? This can change later, but for now, look into programs and subjects that interest you. Which schools offer them?
3. What kind of people do you want to be near? Do you like focused, intensely studious people? Do you like party-goers and punters? Do you like hippies? Do you like church-going folks?
4. What kind of local environment do you prefer? Urban? suburban? Rural? A small island?
Reputation isn't everything. I went to UC Berkeley. I love that school and I love telling the world how great it is. Berkeley is full of brilliant thinkers, free spirits and everything in between. The education is top notch -- multiple Nobel Laureates and Fields Medalists are on faculty. But it's not for everybody.
So thinking about these points, you should be able to find a good college that fits you really well.
2006-11-03 14:48:49 · answer #3 · answered by Gumdrop Girl 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can attain great SAT scores, have public service experience and can afford the tuition I rec commend Harvard University or Yale or Princeton. Many top name school second year students are interviewed for prospective positions. Example: Harvard Law School: 80 percent are "hired" pending graduation and the Passing of the Bar. Most colleges are great. Some acquire Job placement by virtue of their reputation. Often referred to an "Ring Knockers"...a Class ring can be a status symbol in this world of Reality. Choose one or two professions that you want and Go for it:)
2006-11-03 14:49:36 · answer #4 · answered by Mav 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard the University of Maine is a really great school. Located in Orono, Maine it offers a comforting setting with many different courses. I'm only a high schooler but I've looked into UMO (University of Maine, Orono) myself for the future. Just go to google or yahoo or whatever search engine and type in: University Of Maine. It seems like a really great place. Best of luck!
Also, the University of New England (UNE) located in Biddeford, Maine is supposed to be a great spot. Just something to think about!
2006-11-03 14:42:41 · answer #5 · answered by Scar 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best bet is to do the research with the US News and World Report. It costs around $20, but you can search and research almost any aspect of a college.
2006-11-03 15:49:35 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it might be helpful if you gave your stats (gpa, act/sat scores, etc...) in order to figure out which colleges would match your stats. but of course all the ivies are excellent, penn state, northwestern, ut austin, tufts, stanford, ucla, ucberkeley are all very good schools.
2006-11-03 16:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by shih rips 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋