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Robert
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What is the best way to find the perfect college for me in terms of size, location, education, school-spirit and programs?
I am a high school senior and am looking to find the perfect college to pursue a business degree! #Fall25
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Paul Goetzinger MPA
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One thing that I have always told students is become engaged in what is commonly called "Campus Navigation."
Many colleges have campus tour programs, which provides an initial introduction to the college campus, but I recommend that all students go well beyond the campus tour.
I recommend getting a map of the campus and going for several visit. Visiting various location on campus can help, if you need assistance or feel lost when you arrive.
Many college professors and academic advisors have office hours, which enables current and future students to visit, so they can discuss their future college major or the possible path they should take towards attaining a degree.
Many campuses have college employment offices, which provide information and possible opportunities for employment and future internships.
I also recommend visiting the library, to check out where the best study locations are on the campus.
Checking out the locations of your future classes and becoming well acquainted with campus building can help avoid any issues when you arrive.
Find the buildings which house the various departments, like financial aid, admissions, college security and parking, student life, and campus housing, can also help.
The more knowledge you have of the college campus, and where resources can be found, the less apprehensive and confused you will be when you arrive on the campus to start your college experience.
Many colleges have campus tour programs, which provides an initial introduction to the college campus, but I recommend that all students go well beyond the campus tour.
I recommend getting a map of the campus and going for several visit. Visiting various location on campus can help, if you need assistance or feel lost when you arrive.
Many college professors and academic advisors have office hours, which enables current and future students to visit, so they can discuss their future college major or the possible path they should take towards attaining a degree.
Many campuses have college employment offices, which provide information and possible opportunities for employment and future internships.
I also recommend visiting the library, to check out where the best study locations are on the campus.
Checking out the locations of your future classes and becoming well acquainted with campus building can help avoid any issues when you arrive.
Find the buildings which house the various departments, like financial aid, admissions, college security and parking, student life, and campus housing, can also help.
The more knowledge you have of the college campus, and where resources can be found, the less apprehensive and confused you will be when you arrive on the campus to start your college experience.
Spoorthy Mendu
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Hi Robert, here are some helpful tips to guide your decision:
1) Think about what interests you most and find a major you'll enjoy for the long term.
2) Look for good in-state colleges that are affordable.
3) If you love sports, choose a college that supports the sport you enjoy.
4) Consider where you want to live. If being close to family is important, look for a college nearby.
1) Think about what interests you most and find a major you'll enjoy for the long term.
2) Look for good in-state colleges that are affordable.
3) If you love sports, choose a college that supports the sport you enjoy.
4) Consider where you want to live. If being close to family is important, look for a college nearby.