How to Choose the Right College

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How to Choose the Right College?

• Dustin Mayfield
• Admissions Counselor
• University of North Texas

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Not all Colleges are the same

• Two year/Four year Institutions
• Public/Private
• Church Affiliated Institutions
• Ethnic Minority or HBCUs
• Same Sex
• Specialty Majors

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Accreditation and Academic
• Regional Accreditation Agencies
• SACS, WACS, MSACS, etc
• Program Academic Department Accreditation
• NASM, ABET, AACSB, NASAD

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Faculty

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Location

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Size

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Cost
• Tuition
• Fees
• Books
• Housing
• Food
• Parking
• Travel

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Majors

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Support Services

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Campus Life

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Campus Safety and Security
• The Cleary Act
• Security Escort Service
• Emergency Phones
• Motorist Assistance

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Other Factors in Choosing a College

• Miscellaneous
• Are Things happening on campus?
• Does the College seem student centered?
• Do the current students seem fulfilled and happy
  to be there?

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How to Gather Info About Colleges

• Surf the Web
• Obtain College Publications
• Compare your Choices
• VISIT THE CAMPUS!!!
• Attend special prospective student events
• Talk to us!!!