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The college Search

finding that perfect fit

 

Of course, we believe that once you visit Eureka College that your college search will be
over - however - with that said, it is vital that you find the college home that is right for you. Below are a few questions to ask during your search, a timeline to help you organize your time, and a link or two to help you answer those questions.

 

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 -

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

 

Junior Year
 

 

Senior Year

Fall Semester

 

Spring Semester

 

Summer

 

Fall Semester

 

Spring Semester

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

 

 

 

Start narrowing your list of schools to which to apply

 

Complete and submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

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

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

 

 

 

Begin a list of schools and characteristics that most appeal to you

 

 

Make campus visits to top prospects

 

Send a deposit as requried to hold your place in the entering class

 

 

 

 

 

Complete and submit admission applications

 

 

 

 

LINKS TO EXPLORE

 

Collegeview.com

 

itransfer.org