by Jaynab Akhtar, JIF’ 17
May 1 is known as National College Decision Day, and it is the day students across the nation formally commit to a college or university by paying an enrollment deposit that secures their spot in the class. Before formally promising to attend a school, there are some things to consider.
1. Size and Location: It is important to consider how comfortable you feel on campus, and how large or small that campus is. Think about your wants and needs. Do you want a small, close-knit environment or a large one that could be its own city? How far is it from home? Are you going to commute, dorm, or even fly out there?
2. Academic and Extracurricular activities: Perhaps this is common sense, but does the school offer the major and/or pre-professional resources that you are interested in? Are there opportunities for internships and research? What about activities outside of the classroom that you’d be interested in.
3. Campus feel: Campus visits are extremely important in this respect. Can you see yourself on campus, attending classes, staying in a dorm, eating in the dining hall, etc? Do you feel at home or comfortable in your surroundings? Does the prospect of attending this school excite and invigorate you?
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