I am a sophomore in high school and my grade have been all A's through this year and entire;y last year. I know I could get into a lot of school in different places, but I am having a hard time choosing where to look. In state (michigan) or out. Could you possibly give me some tips on picking a college like what to look for or websites. Maybe give me some insight on what really to ask or go and see on college visits.
Thanks for the help :)
2007-11-13 11:35:56 · 6 answers · asked by Cora 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Princeton Review has a tool on their web site where you enter information about your interests & your background. It then spits out a list of schools that are appropriate for you.
As a sophomore, you still have plenty of time.
2007-11-13 11:42:58 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, unless you have a specific major in mind that has an exceptional program in a specific school..... stay in state for undergrad. I'm a senior right now, and I can't tell you how my friends who are also seniors are now realizing that undergrad is just the basics. I'm a pre-vet major, so I went to a school that had a very good pre-vet program (which you don't find often), so I lucked out. But, a lot of my friends who had more general majors that are found in lots of schools regret going far away and spending lots of money on such a basic degree.
Unless you want to study something that most schools don't offer, or there is a specific school that is widely known for being the top in that field, stay in Michigan. You'll still get a great academic experience if you go to a good Michigan school. Also, a lot of your undergrad career depends on how much you pursue it. You can do research, take extra classes on the side, have a double-major or a minor, make your own major, etc. You get as much out of undergrad as you put in. No need to spend lots of money to go out of state. Plus getting home is easier when you need to!
2007-11-13 12:56:34 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colleges don't look at freshman year grades, just that you completed the classes. You're too early to assume you'll get into colleges. Many great colleges require your GPA to be 4.2+ (you'll need AP classes). If you can keep up your act and score well on your SAT then you'll be ready to decide which to go to.
*I first suggest figuring out what you want to study. For instance, if it is Psychology you want to go to a college with a good Psych. department.
*Next is deciding where you THINK you have a chance at. For instance, if you have a 4.0GPA and a 2000SAT score then you may want to try for some reputable schools like the UC, NYU, Brown, etc. (but only the schools that have a good department for your major).
*Next is to decide how far away you are willing to be from home.
some websites you may want to visit is: collegeboard.com , princetonreview.com
2007-11-13 11:45:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots you have to consider. These things include:
How far are you willing to go from home? A 2-hour drive? On the coast?
What do you want to study? (though you probably can't answer this yet, think about it as you continue through High School)
Do you want a Large or Small College?
Do you want Co-Ed or all girl's College?
How much money are you willing to pay?
What extra-curriculars do you want to continue at the college level?
What religious affiliation do you want it to have?
There are many other factors, these a few to get you started. See collegeboard.com for additional help as well.
2007-11-13 11:47:36 · answer #4 · answered by the Politics of Pikachu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its great that you are thinking about college now, I only started thinking about college like two months before my applications were due. Browse webites like collegeboard.com and princetonreview.com to see some broad statistics on different schools. On college visits, do not just take the tour and do nothing. Ask questions, lots of questions, there will be student ambassadors and even your tour guide who will be very pleased to give you an insiders look at the college.
2007-11-13 11:41:21 · answer #5 · answered by Jason D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about Tufts, Brandeis, or Williams? Brown U is giant. Boston U, Boston college and Northeastern are good. i do not understand Emerson. How about Hampshire or U Mass at Amherst, regardless of the actual undeniable reality that that one is massive.
2016-10-24 04:43:11 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋