Some people go attend their freshman year of college and realize they've made a wrong decision. Others, on the other hand, wouldn't trade their experiences for the world. But how do you choose the right college? Take the following into consideration:

Preparation for ACT/SAT

• Financial limitations. Although financial aid and scholarships exist, be realistic about your price ranges.
• Make sure the school has its accreditation
  • You don't want your hard work wasted when future employers won't accept your degree.
• School size-do you want a big, medium, or small community to surround yourself in?
  • Pay attention to the student-teacher ratio.
• diversity of the school (ethnic, interests, etc)
• Your interests-does the school include clubs and sports that you're interested in?
  • Take sports for example. Some schools only have NCAA teams while others have intramurals. Some may have both. Some are in the NAIA division.
• It's your major. Some schools offer certain majors, others don't. It would be a waste of money to enter a school when they don't offer the education you need.
• Surroundings-Is your school in a urban or suburban area? Do you enjoy the city or quiet suburbs, or both? Safe environment?
• College dormitories- co-ed or same sex? Roommate or single room? What are the rooms like?
• Private versus public universities - usually, private schools tend to be more expensive
• Religious affiliated schools