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The college Searchfinding that perfect fit
Of course, we believe that once you visit Eureka College that your college search will be
After your search, we hope that you contact us so that we can personally talk to you about your big move.
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GREAT QUESTIONS TO ASK
- COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES - |
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How big are classes typically? |
Who will be teaching my classes: Faculty or teaching assistants? |
What importance does this school place on activities and involvement outside of class? |
What percentage of students receive financial aid? What's the average amount of aid received? |
Do you have any noteworthy or special programs for learning outside the classroom? |
- YOURSELF - |
Am I happiest as part of a large, impersonal crowd or in a more intimate setting? |
Do I want professors who will challenge me, support me - or both? |
What kinds of activities and experiences do I want to have outside of class? |
What kind of setting do I want for my education: Urban? Remote? Something inbetween? |
What kinds of special learning opportunities appeal to me: Study abroad? An internship? Service learning? |
COLLEGE SEARCH COUNTDOWN |
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Junior Year |
Senior Year |
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Fall Semester |
Spring Semester
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Summer |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
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Meet with your guidance counselor to discuss your college plans |
Take the SAT or ACT |
Campus visits are popular now, though many colleges recommend visiting when classes are in session for the best sense of what campus life is really like
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Start narrowing your list of schools to which to apply |
Complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
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Start attending college fairs |
E-mail or write the college that most interest you |
Ask your parent to discuss costs, payment and financial aid issues with you |
Plan a second visit, if necessary, to top schools you are considering |
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Spend time exploring college and university websites |
Begin planning for campus visits and open house events at schools that interest you |
Talk to your guidance counselor about scholarship possibilities and strategies |
Make your decision and accept an offer of admission
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Begin a list of schools and characteristics that most appeal to you |
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Make campus visits to top prospects |
Send a deposit as requried to hold your place in the entering class |
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Complete and submit admission applications |
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