{"id":413,"date":"2017-01-30T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/how-to-decide-on-a-college\/"},"modified":"2020-10-22T05:13:08","modified_gmt":"2020-10-22T05:13:08","slug":"how-to-decide-on-a-college","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/blog\/how-to-decide-on-a-college\/","title":{"rendered":"How to decide on a college"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you have been searching for colleges for a while, have applied to a handful, and have been accepted to more than one, you\u2019re probably now facing one of the biggest decisions of your life. It\u2019s time to decide on a college.<\/p>\n<h5><a href=\"\/college-decision-worksheet-2\/\">Download our College Decision Worksheet<\/a> to help you evaluate and rank your options.<\/h5>\n<h2>Factors to consider in your college decision<\/h2>\n<h3>What does campus feel like?<\/h3>\n<p>If you haven\u2019t yet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/admissions\/visit\/\">visited campus<\/a> for all of the universities that you\u2019re considering, now is the time! Visiting a college campus gives the best possible glimpse into what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/student-life\/\">student life<\/a> will be like.<\/p>\n<p>When you visit, pay attention to what you feel on campus\u2014does it seem like a positive campus community? Does the student body feel too large? Too small? Consider everything from the college campus buildings to your interactions with students and staff. These are the people that you could be experiencing your daily college life around. Choose a college with an environment that helps you to feel comfortable as you transition.<\/p>\n<h4>Take a virtual tour of the North Central University campus<\/h4>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t make a visit to the college campus yet, most universities offer virtual tours. Check out this video tour of North Central&#8217;s amazing downtown Minneapolis campus.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PXDk5PlPQqk\" width=\"560\" height=\"400\" frameborder=\"10\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3>What is the financial aid package?<\/h3>\n<p>Award packages look different at every school. Each university will list tuition, fees, and aid awards in different orders and formats, and it can be confusing to sort through. Don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/financial-aid\/contact-financial-aid\/\">contact financial aid staff<\/a> to talk through your tuition, fees, and aid, in order to get a solid understanding of what your \u201cout of pocket\u201d cost will actually be.<\/p>\n<p>As you decide on a college, take time to walk through the whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/financial-aid\/how-to-apply\/\">financial aid process<\/a> with each school that you\u2019re considering. This will give you the full picture of what it costs to attend.<\/p>\n<h4>Planning to pay for college<\/h4>\n<p>We understand that paying for college can be overwhelming. If you&#8217;re looking for tips and strategies to pay for school, explore these additional helpful articles!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/5-tips-to-pay-for-college\/\">5 tips to pay for college<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/10-tips-for-finding-the-best-college-scholarships\/\">10 tips for finding the best college scholarships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/how-to-afford-college-2\/\">How to afford college<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/can-i-actually-afford-to-pay-for-college\/\">Can I actually afford to pay for college?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/blog\/what-is-fafsa-anyway\/\">What is FAFSA anyway?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Do they have the programs I want?<\/h3>\n<p>You might be looking to earn a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-majors-and-programs\/majors\/business-administration\/\">business degree<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-majors-and-programs\/majors\/worship-leading\/\">worship leader degree<\/a> or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-majors-and-programs\/majors\/computer-science\/\">degree in computer science<\/a>. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-majors-and-programs\/majors\/\">list of majors<\/a> on your top college\u2019s websites to be sure that they have the program that will lead to your desired career after graduation.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout your college journey, there is a possibility that you may change your major, so don\u2019t hesitate to look for multiple majors of interest at each of the universities that you are considering.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to your academic programs, your college experience will be filled with extracurricular activities. As you decide on a college, keep your eyes out for solid and growing <a href=\"https:\/\/ncurams.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">athletic programs<\/a> with invested coaches, and for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/college-schools-and-departments\/college-of-fine-arts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">choirs and ensembles<\/a> that make music that resonates with you.<\/p>\n<h3>What are the faculty like?<\/h3>\n<p>College <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/academics\/faculty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">faculty<\/a> are much more than just your teachers. They will be your mentors. Take the time to meet at least one faculty member in the area that you\u2019re hoping to study. You can ask questions about classes that you will take, the types of jobs that graduates are landing, and even what the homework load is like!<\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/news__worship-live-cd.jpg\" alt=\"Students in Worship Live.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3>What is the spiritual climate?<\/h3>\n<p>Maybe you\u2019ve narrowed your search to an Assemblies of God university, or maybe you\u2019re still considering a secular state school. Either way, evaluate the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/student-life\/spiritual-life-at-north-central-university\/our-christian-community\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">spiritual climate<\/a> of the universities that you visit.<\/p>\n<h4>Things to consider when evaluating the spiritual climate:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/student-life\/chapel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Chapel<\/a> services<\/li>\n<li>Theological beliefs of the university as a whole<\/li>\n<li>Spiritual growth opportunities<\/li>\n<li>Mentorship with faculty, staff, and\/or upperclassmen<\/li>\n<li>Faith in the classroom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h6>Also, don\u2019t forget to pray for God\u2019s guidance on your decision!<\/h6>\n<h2>Break it down<\/h2>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing quite like a good pros and cons list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-7993 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.northcentral.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/CollegeDecisionWorksheet-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"College Decision Worksheet\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Put your thoughts on paper as you decide on a college. 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