The College Page

College is a wonderful, exciting, and sometimes stressful time of your life. There are many decisions for you to make when you are choosing a college. Some of these include where your college is located, the cost, the club and athletic opportunities, the fraternity and soririty life, and, of course, the academic and career majors that the college offers. When choosing your college, do your homework! Spend time researching schools, ask friends and family about their academic experiences, visit campuses, and apply early! Best of luck on your journey to your future!

Types of Colleges

• Private Research - these schools have a greater focus on professional studies and can be costly and hard to get in. Examples are Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and NYU.
• Public Doctoral/Research - these schools usually have many majors, cost less, and can have large numbers of students. Examples are Penn State, University of Maryland, and University of Michigan.
• Comprehensive Public - these schools have a broad curriculum, but usually don't grant doctoral degrees. Most of the students are in-state residents. Examples are Washburn University in Kansas, Central Michigan State, and University of North Alabama.
• Private Liberal Arts/Comprehensive - these are usually small colleges with a favorable student-faculty ratio, and fewer majors. Examples are Wellesley, Washington and Lee University, and Williams.

Important College Links

General College Information
SAT Information
ACT Information
Princeton Review Online for Statistics and Information on Colleges
College Board Awards
Scholarship Ideas
Financial Aid Information
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