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fhimas88888888 · 06-16-2007, 09:55 PM

Here's the list from one of my 'admitted student questionnaires'

Academic Reputation
Availability of majors of interst to you
Availability of special academic programs (independent study, honors programs, etc.)
Personal attention to students
Quality of academic facilities (library, labs, etc.)
Availability of recreational facilities on campus
Quality of on-campus housing
Surroundings (neighborhood, town or city)
Attractiveness of campus
Cost to your family -- how much you and your family would have to pay after grants and scholarships (if any) are subractd from your total college costs
Quality of social life
Access to off-campus cultural and recreational opportunities
Opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities
Chance to be students with different backgrounds
Quality of faculty
Athletic programs in which you would like to participate

I think that pretty much covers it. Considering those criteria will definitely help you narrow down your choices. While PR's Best X Colleges is relies heavily on anecdotal perspectives, I found it very useful when I was looking for colleges. To figure out if you're a good fit academically, check out the college's SAT score range. Though it should not entirely dictate to which colleges you apply, that information is a good guide to understanding at which colleges you have a shot, and at which ones you really don't. I'm sorry people, holistic admissions does not relegate SAT scores to the bottom of the 'applicant criteria' list.

Overall, I found those college guides like Fiske, PR's Best 381 Colleges, Insider's guide, to be all very helpful.

06-16-2007, 09:55 PM	#51
fhimas88888888 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Threads: 76 Posts: 1,744	Here's the list from one of my 'admitted student questionnaires' Academic Reputation Availability of majors of interst to you Availability of special academic programs (independent study, honors programs, etc.) Personal attention to students Quality of academic facilities (library, labs, etc.) Availability of recreational facilities on campus Quality of on-campus housing Surroundings (neighborhood, town or city) Attractiveness of campus Cost to your family -- how much you and your family would have to pay after grants and scholarships (if any) are subractd from your total college costs Quality of social life Access to off-campus cultural and recreational opportunities Opportunities to participate in extracurricular activities Chance to be students with different backgrounds Quality of faculty Athletic programs in which you would like to participate I think that pretty much covers it. Considering those criteria will definitely help you narrow down your choices. While PR's Best X Colleges is relies heavily on anecdotal perspectives, I found it very useful when I was looking for colleges. To figure out if you're a good fit academically, check out the college's SAT score range. Though it should not entirely dictate to which colleges you apply, that information is a good guide to understanding at which colleges you have a shot, and at which ones you really don't. I'm sorry people, holistic admissions does not relegate SAT scores to the bottom of the 'applicant criteria' list. Overall, I found those college guides like Fiske, PR's Best 381 Colleges, Insider's guide, to be all very helpful.