College search: Other important choices

Now that you have a sense of the types of colleges that exist, it's time to start thinking about other important options - financial aid policies, campus size, location, etc. -that will have a major impact on your college experience.

Comparing colleges based on financial aid policies

Comparing colleges based on special focus or affiliation

Comparing colleges based on diversity

Comparing colleges based on location, size, and housing

Comparing colleges based on campus activities

Comparing colleges based on majors offered

Student story: Prioritizing financial aid in the college search

Student story: Prioritizing location in the college search

Student story: Prioritizing financial aid, major, and location in the college search

Student story: Prioritizing size, campus, major, and selectivity in the college search

Student story: Prioritizing size, selectivity, diversity and financial aid in the college search