U2 Picking the right college

Picking the right college is another reason why high school students tend to get stressed out. What happens when you’ve been accepted to every college you applied to and can’t make your decision any narrower? Well, go back to all the reasons why you applied to those colleges in the first place and see how each college compares to each other. Make sure to notice if any changes in your preferences that may have happened while waiting for the colleges to respond. Rank your priorities when it comes to colleges. Basically, what matters to you, and how much? Another helpful technique is revisiting one of your top contenders. Bring along some detailed questions to ask. Also, try to focus on the bigger picture here. Where do you want yourself to be in 4 years? Do you want to be drowned in debt, or starting off a new job? Figure out what college is going to give you what you want at the end. Remember that just because a school has academic prestige overall, doesn’t mean the specific department is all that well. Find out what college is going to give you the best education for your major. Obviously, aid rewards is a huge aspect when deciding on a college. Think logically. If college A is more expensive than college B, but college A gave a better aid reward, is it worth it? Some colleges give a higher renewable reward because they know it will be hard for students to graduate in just 4 years. In many cases, it takes a lot longer to graduate than just the standard 4 years. Don’t procrastinate when dealing with the pressure of picking the right college. Spend an average of at least a few weeks when making the big decision. College is definitely one of the big reasons why seniors in high school are stressed out.