What's a good college to go to?

Question

I live in New England and I need to think about colleges, and would like to stay closer to home. I maintain good grades, almost all A's and a few B's. I need a college that won't cost too much, and can help with financal aid. If possible I'd like to stay around Connecticut and Massachusetts. Please suggest.

Answer 1

There are over 20 colleges in Boston alone.

http://www.ericdigests.org/pre-923/college.htm is a good document to help you understand the process better

Barron's Profiles of American Colleges 2007 will help you--it gives a profile of what the colleges offer academically, socially, campus-wise, etc. and admission requirements. I used Barron's when I first looked at schools in 1971..31 years later, my son did likewise in 2003 when he looked for his college. Most libraries have a copy of this book, and school guidance departments.

FastWeb is a source online not only of colleges but of schoalrship sources.

The important things to decide, especially in New England:
1-city or campus environment (many are in the cities of Boston, Hartford, Providence etc.)
2-Major-The major can be a big distinguishing mark between Boston College and Boston U and even between MIT, Northeastern, etc.

3-Costs besides tuition--for instance if you live in an urban environment, it may cost more for room and board, and living expense, or you may have a cafeteria plan.

5-Interests such as sports, theater, extra curricular programs

6--Distinguished alumni and established alumni association to help with job

7--Social life (you'll probably want to visit a few of the campuses if you can)

8-Career Placement after school--some are better than others.

9-Types of dorms

10--It may or may not be important to you if they have a church on campus, or temple, mosue, etc...

11-Do you want to consider some of the better Jr colleges fdirst, get an Associate's degree, than move into the 4 year school? Will you be pursuing a course of study that will require a graduate level degree?

12-If not an urban school, what type of recreational, fun activities are in the area, and what type are off campus? Can you drive? Can you own a car? Mas transit?

Just some suggestions

Answer 2

I recommend the University of Connecticut or the University of Massachusetts. Generally state universities offer reduced tution to state residents. UCONN is a very well known school. RIT is also good from what I hear.

Answer 3

Boston University or full scholarship either to Harvard, MIT or Yale. But if not a full scholarship Boston Univesity is one of the top colleges.

Answer 4

Yale
William Paterson

Answer 5

Hi..Harvard really isn't that far from you..Being you have good grades, why don't you apply..It's one of the 3 top schools.. the other two are Yale and Princeton..



Good Luck..and enjoy the rest of your summer..

Answer 6

A lot depends on your major. I mean, you don't go to MIT is you wish to excel in mediaevel literature