Selecting a College – College for Adults

In the Career Planning unit, you were given the opportunity to figure out your career goals. If you did not work out your career goals, we highly recommend that you do this before you continue. It is always a good to have an idea of what you want to do before you start school so you don’t waste your time and money.

Step 1: Finding a School

On the College Board home page you can search for a college that fits your needs. Look at the “College Search” box. If you don’t already have one or more colleges in mind, click “Finding Your College Fit” to select features that you are looking for in a college. On the other hand, if you already know the name of a college you want to learn more about, look for the “Search by college” box, type the name of the school, and click “Search.”

There are many factors that are important for you to consider when choosing a college, including the following. For each college you are considering, answer these questions by checking the college’s website or course catalog:

How far is the school from your home? How far is it from where you work?

If you don’t have a car: Is there public transportation to the school? Does the school offer shuttle service?