Here's an example of a college choice decision-making chart that you can use
to help clarify which school you want to attend -- the college or university
that's best for you.
This is just a sample chart where you might rate four different
colleges on any number of different variables using your own scoring system.
C
O
L
L
E
G
E
1
C
O
L
L
E
G
E
2
C
O
L
L
E
G
E
3
C
O
L
L
E
G
E
4
Degree(s) Offered
Majors/Minors
Location/Distance from Home
Size of School (from small at 1,000 to large at 35,000+)
Public/Private
Cost (tuition, room and board, etc.)
Financial Aid Package
Campus Resources (labs,
library, etc.)
Graduation Rate/Time
Placement
Quality of Program(s)/Pressure to Excel
Admissions Requirements
Accreditation(s)
Average Class Sizes
Degree of Faculty Contact/Courses
Taught by Full-Time Faculty
Student Body Characterisitcs
(diversity, gender, etc.)
Social Activities (Greek organizations, sports, school spirit, etc.)
Safety Concerns
Housing Options (dorms,
apartments, off-campus, living at home)
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