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All About College Want to browse lists of colleges all over the world? This is the place...a bit overwhelming, but interesting.

Campus Visits An article discussing the reasons for and the how-to's of visiting college campuses as an important part of your selection process.

The Campus Visit: Nothing comes close to actually being there Another article, this one from Peterson's, detailing the objectives and benefits of a "reality" tour of a campus, even if you are considering a "well-known" college.

Choosing a College Carefully U.S. Dept. of Educ. guide providing a list of concerns which students should consider when choosing a college, with a focus on financial aid issues.

Christian or Secular? Cory Bennet, Campus Crusade, discusses this question in an easy to read, in a fairly objective manner, noting pros/cons and the problems of schools which may be Christian in name only.

College Personality Quiz How can you find a college that's the best place for you? Well, though it may be more fun than scientific, you could take this quiz which asks questions about your interests, abilities, and attitudes -- the college personality quiz has been adapted from College Match: A Blueprint for Choosing the Best School for You! by Steven R. Antonoff, Ph.D., and Marie A. Friedemann, Ph.D. (Octameron Associates, 1999).

College Rankings Peterson's Education site editorial offers a perspective on college rankings worth considering -- are rankings meaningful or do they "distort the entire admissions process?"

Considering College Quality Ernest L. Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former U.S. Commissioner of Education outlines worthwhile considerations in determining the quality of a college.

How to Discover the Reality Behind the Dream Robert Zemsky, Professor and Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research on Higher Education, explains the process of choosing a college and what you might consider as you get yourself organized to make that decision. A worthwhile read!

Is a Community College For You? In this article, Connie Odems, former Sr. Vice President American Assoc. of Community Colleges, discusses the option of community college as a nearby, low-cost alternative.

Is College Worth the Cost? Part of choosing a college is knowing why one is going to college. In this article, Stephen J . Wright, former Vice President College Entrance Examination Board, suggests reasons you might consider.

Overrating the Ivy League Reality check article -- the author points out that "Students create their success; this makes the schools look good."

Parents -- Help or Hindrance in Choosing a College? I'm not trying to start anything here, but you know sometimes we can get in the way of each other...and of God...so take a look at this article for reminders of how to help in a helpful manner. :)

Selecting the Right College Mark C. Ebersole, former President Elizabethtown College, offers encouragement about college options and lists specific questions to ask when determining which is the right college for you.

Special Advantages of a Large University Watson M. Laetsch, former Vice-Chancellor University of California--Berkeley, discusses the diversity of individuals as well as academic options which are a natural aspect of large universities.

Special Benefits of a Small College Allen P. Splete, President Council of Independent Colleges, writes about the sense of community and personal attention characterizing smaller campuses.

Students with Disabilities: What to Look for in a College Students with disabilities want to find out if the school provides the accommodations and resources to make your educational experience a success. This article lists the questions to ask.

Tips for Choosing the Right College Article from Southwestern University suggests asking the key questions about oneself, rather than just about the college in general.

Traditional University or Specialty School -- What's the Best Way to Develop Your Talent? An interesting and realist look at who should attend specialty schools for the arts, sciences, etc. Check it out if you're considering a specialty school so that you understand why you might be making that choice.

The Ultimate Guidance Counselor In the midst of the choosing and writing and hoping, remember Who knows you best and knows what's best for you.

Using the Web in the College Selection Process This article proposes that students need to know how to market their talents so that they can gain admission to the college of their choice, and it discusses how students can accomplish this.

The Web Takes The Pain Out of Choosing a College This article discusses web sources of information and provides some links to online application resources.

What Makes a Bad Mix of Colleges? This article discusses the "do not's" of college selection -- read this and select your college for the right reasons.

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Last updated: March 2001

	WEB SITE:	DESCRIPTION:
	All About College	Want to browse lists of colleges all over the world? This is the place...a bit overwhelming, but interesting.
	Campus Visits	An article discussing the reasons for and the how-to's of visiting college campuses as an important part of your selection process.
	The Campus Visit: Nothing comes close to actually being there	Another article, this one from Peterson's, detailing the objectives and benefits of a "reality" tour of a campus, even if you are considering a "well-known" college.
	Choosing a College Carefully	U.S. Dept. of Educ. guide providing a list of concerns which students should consider when choosing a college, with a focus on financial aid issues.
	Christian or Secular?	Cory Bennet, Campus Crusade, discusses this question in an easy to read, in a fairly objective manner, noting pros/cons and the problems of schools which may be Christian in name only.
	College Personality Quiz	How can you find a college that's the best place for you? Well, though it may be more fun than scientific, you could take this quiz which asks questions about your interests, abilities, and attitudes -- the college personality quiz has been adapted from College Match: A Blueprint for Choosing the Best School for You! by Steven R. Antonoff, Ph.D., and Marie A. Friedemann, Ph.D. (Octameron Associates, 1999).
	College Rankings	Peterson's Education site editorial offers a perspective on college rankings worth considering -- are rankings meaningful or do they "distort the entire admissions process?"
	Considering College Quality	Ernest L. Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former U.S. Commissioner of Education outlines worthwhile considerations in determining the quality of a college.
	How to Discover the Reality Behind the Dream	Robert Zemsky, Professor and Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research on Higher Education, explains the process of choosing a college and what you might consider as you get yourself organized to make that decision. A worthwhile read!
	Is a Community College For You?	In this article, Connie Odems, former Sr. Vice President American Assoc. of Community Colleges, discusses the option of community college as a nearby, low-cost alternative.
	Is College Worth the Cost?	Part of choosing a college is knowing why one is going to college. In this article, Stephen J . Wright, former Vice President College Entrance Examination Board, suggests reasons you might consider.
	Overrating the Ivy League	Reality check article -- the author points out that "Students create their success; this makes the schools look good."
	Parents -- Help or Hindrance in Choosing a College?	I'm not trying to start anything here, but you know sometimes we can get in the way of each other...and of God...so take a look at this article for reminders of how to help in a helpful manner. :)
	Selecting the Right College	Mark C. Ebersole, former President Elizabethtown College, offers encouragement about college options and lists specific questions to ask when determining which is the right college for you.
	Special Advantages of a Large University	Watson M. Laetsch, former Vice-Chancellor University of California--Berkeley, discusses the diversity of individuals as well as academic options which are a natural aspect of large universities.
	Special Benefits of a Small College	Allen P. Splete, President Council of Independent Colleges, writes about the sense of community and personal attention characterizing smaller campuses.
	Students with Disabilities: What to Look for in a College	Students with disabilities want to find out if the school provides the accommodations and resources to make your educational experience a success. This article lists the questions to ask.
	Tips for Choosing the Right College	Article from Southwestern University suggests asking the key questions about oneself, rather than just about the college in general.
	Traditional University or Specialty School -- What's the Best Way to Develop Your Talent?	An interesting and realist look at who should attend specialty schools for the arts, sciences, etc. Check it out if you're considering a specialty school so that you understand why you might be making that choice.
	The Ultimate Guidance Counselor	In the midst of the choosing and writing and hoping, remember Who knows you best and knows what's best for you.
	Using the Web in the College Selection Process	This article proposes that students need to know how to market their talents so that they can gain admission to the college of their choice, and it discusses how students can accomplish this.
	The Web Takes The Pain Out of Choosing a College	This article discusses web sources of information and provides some links to online application resources.
	What Makes a Bad Mix of Colleges?	This article discusses the "do not's" of college selection -- read this and select your college for the right reasons.