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How do I know which college is best for me #Spring26?
I have been accepted to many different schools, but I do not know which one to choose. #Spring26
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Joseph’s Answer
To figure out your plan, start by asking yourself, "What do I want to achieve in four years?"
According to the Carnegie Unit, which defines college credits, the rule is:
1 credit equals 1 hour of class per week plus 2 hours of studying outside class per week.
This means 1 credit equals 3 hours of total effort each week.
A bachelor's degree involves about 5,400 hours of class and study time over four years. This is similar to working 40 hours a week for nearly three years.
Choose a college with the right teachers and courses to help you reach your goal, instead of spending three years working 40 hours a week at just another job.
According to the Carnegie Unit, which defines college credits, the rule is:
1 credit equals 1 hour of class per week plus 2 hours of studying outside class per week.
This means 1 credit equals 3 hours of total effort each week.
A bachelor's degree involves about 5,400 hours of class and study time over four years. This is similar to working 40 hours a week for nearly three years.
Choose a college with the right teachers and courses to help you reach your goal, instead of spending three years working 40 hours a week at just another job.
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Rebecca’s Answer
Thank you for your question. Congratulations for having so many offers!
Different colleges have strength in different subjects. You may need to find which subjects you have interest and do the research on the colleges which is good at the subject.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what careers you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc. identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
4. Do research (e.g. college review, ranking, etc.) on the colleges which are good at the relevant subjects
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!
Different colleges have strength in different subjects. You may need to find which subjects you have interest and do the research on the colleges which is good at the subject.
Below are my suggestions :
1. Think about what careers you have interest, e.g. your hobbies, favourite subjects, etc. identify the related careers
E.g. If you like music, would you like to be a musician, singer, musical artist, music producer, music composer, etc.
If you have interest in maths, would you like to be an accountant, engineer, banker, financial analyst, maths teacher, etc.
2. Find out more on these careers and determine what you have interest
3. Shortlist 1-2 careers you would like to pursue
4. Do research (e.g. college review, ranking, etc.) on the colleges which are good at the relevant subjects
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
May Almighty God bless you!