Career questions tagged choosing-a-college


Does cost or experience matter more when choosing a college?
Right now I have hard choice between two colleges. One college is more prestigious in the area I am studying in, and I've been accepted into multiple honors programs, but it's not offering me any scholarships. The second college gave me a large scholarship, it's a private university. Overall, attending the first college would be almost 2x more expensive, but I also like the feel of the campus a lot more and it's more accredited in my area of study. I'm not sure what or how to decide.

As a music major, where should I go to college?
I plan to major in music. For my bachelor's degree, is it smarter to go to an in-state school to try to save some money, or is it worth it to try to get into the best conservatory I can? For context, if I go to an in-state school I would be considering the University of Kansas, Kansas State University, and Wichita State University.

Hi I am a sophmore in highschool, highly considering a career in medical technology. Specifically an x-ray tech major. I was wondering what colleges around the Northwest Ohio/Fort Wayne area would be good options? And what CCP classes would you recommend I take?
On the different colleges, I am open to ones that are further away, like Columbus for example.

How important is it to choose a college based on financial circumstances?
I am trying to decide where to go to college. If I go where I want I'm going to be in debt, but if I go where I don't want to go I'll have barley any. Is it worth not being happy if I'm not going to be in debt, or be in debt and get a better education and have a better experience.

How should I navigate choosing a college right for me?
I'm going into college in the fall

what classes do I need to take for high school and college?
I am in 8th grade and I want to become a meteorologist but I don't know what classes I need to take for my high school year and college classes. I don't know what college to take.

How should you decide on what college to go to, should it be for a specific major?
High school

How to use AI to pick the right college?
We've noticed an increase in learner interest in choosing colleges and are posting a related question!

How can I know what college to go to?
How can I know which collage is best for me?

How do I decide what college to go to?
I am working on getting my high school diploma and after that I want to go to college. I want to be set on a college and also have backup options. I want to do something in the medical field, and I want to make music.

How can I prep For ucla?
How can I prepare to go to ucla as a freshmen in highschool

why did you go to college?
why did you go to college? what did you major in? what were the best and worst parts?

How did you pick a college to go to? What made you interested in a certain one?
I'm trying to figure out how to pick a college but I know there are a lot of factors to go in that

What are some important factors to consider when choosing a college or university to attend?
Idk what to say

How do I decide what collages are best for me? ?
I already plan for trying to get in to UF but I know I need backup schools I just don't know what school I should choose and how to know if it's a good backup school.

What gpa is required for USC and is it worth it to go out of state for college?
I want to go to college in California but my parents won't let me go unless I have more information to convince them it is a good idea to leave the state for college.

What should I consider when choosing college And what should I consider when choosing college major??
I'm a senior and I really want to attend college, I'm the first one in my family to attend college and I'm struggling choosing college and a major. I'm scared!

College with good veterinary programs?
What are colleges in California that have good programs to prepare me for a veterinary degree? Are there recommended classes I should take while in high school or through dual enrollment?

What things should be considered in choosing the college or university you are going into?
Office Hours #4: AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Mark Eagle This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was preparing for life after high school. If you answer this question, we will reach out to the students who attended this office hours session to inform them of your response, and all students on CareerVillage will benefit. If you would be interested in hosting an office hours session on a particular topic, please reach out to our staff! #college-applications #choosing-a-college #applying #college-search #college

what college did you go to?
what college did you go to and why? #college #education #secondary-education #choosing-a-college #colleges

What are the best colleges for veterinary medicine?
I want to be a veterinarian when I grow up and I would like to know where I can go to become one. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #college #colleges #choosing-a-college

Best colleges for science majors?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college #science #science-major #choosing-a-college #biology #medicine #chemistry #physics Things you can consider for this specific question... What colleges are highly ranked for their programs in the sciences? If you majored in a science, where did you attend? What did you think of the program?

Best colleges for math majors?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college #college-major #college-majors #math #mathematics #choosing-a-college Things you can consider for this specific question... What are some highly-ranked colleges for math? Where did you earn your math degree? What was your experience there?

Best computer science colleges in California?
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What are the top 10 university with music programs in California, if possible Southern California?
#musiceducation #music #education #california #college #choosing-a-college

Is it worth going to my dream school if it costs significantly more than an acedemically comparable school?
I am a high school junior, and I am unsure of if I should choose my dream school (Notre Dame) over a school that is about as good but less expensive. I obviously have not applied to any schools yet, but I am trying to prepare for when I do. #college #financial-aid #choosing-a-college #colleges #finance

What is the best route for me to take to achieve my goals and reach my full potential?
I really want to go into medicine but worry about the cost of school and I do NOT want to graduate with hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans. I also don't know how to choose my under grad school and worry that if I don't pick the right school it will be harder to get into med or vet school. Is there a way to look online at what classes/schools are recognized by medical schools? #choosing-a-college #medschool #vetschool ##howtodecide #veterinary #medicine #healthcare #doctor #vet #college #debt #loans #financial-aid

What is the best pre-med school in to go to with a great softball team?
#student-athlete #athletics #athlete #pre-med #softball #sports #college #choosing-a-college