DOHERTY MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL - Worcester Public Schools

Tips for Choosing A College
In the United States….
There are over 3,000 colleges and universities
There are hundreds of vocational and technical schools
They can be:
in a city, in the country, or the suburbs
small, medium, or large
coed or single sex
a range from open admission to highly selective
expensive or more expensive
super competitive or super social
Whatever you do next, be it college or something else, will influence your
lifestyle, values, occupation, and/or place of residence. It is the time to make
thoughtful choices. We encourage you to think about all of these factors:
Location
Where do you want to go to school How far away from family and friends do
you want to be How often do you want to be able to come home Is there a
particular region of the country you like Are you interested in an urban,
suburban or rural setting
Size
Would you prefer a small, medium or large institution How many students
would you like to have in your classes
Cost
How will finances play a role in what you decide to do after high school How
much can you and your family afford to spend on your education Do you know
what kind of financial aid is available to you Have you thought about loans and
payment plan options Are there scholarship opportunities available to you
Standards for Admission
Have you investigated how competitive admission is at the schools you are
thinking about Do you know what each school is looking for Have you
checked to see how your grades and standardized test scores match up with
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