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How to Choose a University
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Choosing a college or other education program is one of the most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. School is a big investment of time, money, and effort, whether it's a four-year university, a two-year program or a trade or professional school. Carefully evaluate your options. What tips do you have?
| 1. | Courses - Does the school offer the courses and type of program you want? Are you more interested in developing technical or vocational skills? |
| 2. | Activities - Does the school offer services you need and activities you're interested in? Do you want to go to a school with a particular religious affiliation? |
| 3. | Graduation Rates - What are the school's graduation and transfer-out rates? A school is required to disclose this information to prospective students. |
| 4. | Career - What percentage of recent graduates is working in their chosen field of study? |
| 5. | Loans - What is the school's loan default rate? In other words, what percentage of students who took out federal student loans later failed to repay their loans on time? You might not be able to get federal aid for a school that has a high default rate. |
| 6. | Crime - What kind of crimes happen on campus, and what programs are in place to protect your safety? The school must provide you with a summary of its annual security report. The Department of Education posts crime statistics for many schools at www.ope.ed.gov/security. |
| 7. | Financial Aid - What financial aid is available at the school? Ask for specifics such as the types of aid available, how to apply, how recipients are selected, plus how and when aid will be received. Are you interested in a co-op program that alternates work with school? |
| 8. | Refunds - What are the school's refund policies? If you enroll but change your mind or are not able to finish a class, can you get some of your money back? |
| 9. | Location - Small town, large city? Close to home, within the state, a nearby state, or a far away state? |
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Even if I would've had this list I'd still have chosen The Ohio State University
Comment by: Pratt
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