Deciding On A College

As you search for your ideal school to attend, you are probably considering factors like academic standards, extracurricular activities offered, dorm room options, and tuition. However, you may not have checked into the college completion rate and college retention rates of schools you're interested in. Statistics are likely available for any school that you are looking at, so you can easily search for things like, "private school retention rates." Not sure why those rates matter? Here's what they mean, and why you should consider them as you choose a school.

Not sure how to decide between public and private colleges? Read through this quick summary of the differences between a public university and a private university. Also, download the free College Decision Worksheet to narrow down your choices.

Searching for a good Christian college in Minnesota doesn’t have to be difficult if you know what you’re looking for. Though an abundance of options exist and the choices can be overwhelming, here are a few things you can keep in mind as you search that will help you decide.

Your college decision is important. During your time in college, you will be on your own for the first time, you will be academically and socially challenged, and you will make lifelong relationships. Choosing which university to attend will significantly affect your next few years, so take your time and do your research.

Not sure if college and university faculty impact you? They do. Learn how faculty can make your break your experience and how to choose the best.

Your education will shape your future. It is an investment. Because of this, your choice of school is very important. No one wants to put time and money into anything if it feels like a bad fit, especially not your university. If you are feeling stuck at a university that isn't helping you succeed, here are a few reasons that transferring might be a good choice.

Nervous about transferring to a new college? Follow these five simple tips to have a better transfer experience. Download the free transfer decision worksheet.

So you’ve decided to transfer colleges. You could be starting the process or are in the middle of it. What are some questions you should ask?

But before you decide if you should transfer colleges, you probably want to know how to do it. Follow these 8 steps to have a smooth college transfer process.

Should you transfer to a new college? Ask yourself these simple question to decide if it's time for you to transfer universities.