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Official Government College Data
College Navigator - National Center for Education Statistics
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College Guidebooks
Fiske Guide to Colleges 2023
The Insider's Guide to the Colleges, 2015: Students on Campus Tell You What You Really Want to Know, 41st Edition (Insider's Guide to the Colleges: Students on Campus)
The Best 388 Colleges, 2023: In-Depth Profiles & Ranking Lists to Help Find the Right College For You (College Admissions Guides)
America's Best Colleges for B Students: A College Guide for Students Without Straight A's
Colleges That Change Lives: 40 Schools That Will Change the Way You Think About Colleges
The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Differences, 15th Edition: 325+ Schools with Programs or Services for Students with ADHD, ASD, or Learning Differences (College Admissions Guides)
- Start by researching the college's history, mission, and any other important information.
- Look into the college's academic programs to ensure they offer courses and majors that are of interest.
- Research the school's faculty, to determine their reputation and credentials.
- Read reviews of the college from current and former students.
- Consider the college's location and surrounding area.
- Examine the college's student life, including the types of activities, clubs, and sports offered.
- Investigate the college's tuition and fees, as well as any available grants or scholarships.
- Look into the college's alumni network, to get a sense of their success and connections.
- Determine the college's admission requirements, such as test scores and GPA.
- Visit the college, if possible, to get an in-person look at the campus and student life.
Questions to ask on a College Visit
- What is the student-faculty ratio?
- What kinds of financial aid and scholarships are available?
- What are the campus residence options like?
- What is the student retention rate?
- What kind of career services are available to students?
- What kind of internship opportunities are available?
- What kind of academic support services are available?
- Does the college have any unique study abroad programs?