boston_man_2009

that is a really tough post

arcadefire1027

I'm gonna say prestige is tied with comfort at the school and location. They're both very important. Though I'll tell you, had I been accepted to a top 10 school, I would have went there over a state school, even if I did feel more comfortable at a state school.

xybciba

College is what you make it. Obviously most people love it for the partying, but if it was merely for that, our parents wouldn't pay for us to go. So I voted for strength in your intended major. You could be at Harvard but if the program is weak, you still won't get a good job. After all, we have to take what we learn from college and apply it. If the program sucks, we won't have adequate skills and it'll show very quickly in the real world.

raacheeel

Academic strength in my intended major.

raacheeel

Academic strength in my intended major.

justfadeaway

Prestige & Tution

gwilliams55zz

Choose the school, location, or person that will mold you into the greatest.

The thing that will make you the greatest might not be a college. It could be a person.



You drop out of college.

You meet that person.

Five years later, you are the greatest.

tberbert

I can't believe so many people chose the "prestige" one. You don't choose your home for the next 4 years on how popular it is; it has to fit you. College is first and foremost for education, as square as that sounds, and it needs to fit what fields you're interested in.

Lilbeebee

The most important thing to me is the social setting and if I feel comfortable. Going to a school just because of the prestige isn't important to me.

Firecube2426

Prestige, overall academic ranking or reputation.

It's important only for getting more opportunities around the world and shoving my diploma and pride in front of my employees.

Academic strength in my intended major.

Depends as long as it trains me everything that many companies are looking for. Also watch out if you're going to change majors. Chances are, 90%, a student is going to change majors.

Geography:

Important than the two but not the most ultimate important choice. I do wanna come home at least once a month without having to pay expensive plane tickets.

Also I don't want to live with my parents...

Tuition, potential scholarships and cost of living.

*Definitely the most important of all factors. When you can't pay, you can't get in and other factors fall even though you should deserve it. That's why you blow elite colleges because its for like only rich kids. Not to mention having to pay off loans at least $1000 a month for 10 years. What else can you spend $1000 a month for?

Legacy status/family history at the school.

Maybe, never thought this would be a choice haha. Sorry can't answer this personally, parents never went to college

Girlfriend/boyfriend, other friends there.

Heck no, i'm gonna find some chick hotter than my girlfriend somewhere else.

Athletics.

Yep, you go to college to get an education and HAVE FUN!

Good vibes...felt at home.

Important too, I want to feel safe and have close contacts with many people. I want a campus where its easy to go around.

Location...it's where I want to be!

Important, how can I study when everyday it feels 30 below 0, in an arabic neighborhood feeling like living with terrorists, and having to survive each day as if it's Iraq?

asiantofu

For a single thing, overall academic experience. If you're independent enough, you'll be able to find friends and learn how to enjoy your time there.

But of course I take a holistic approach. Student body is very important to me. Financial aid comes in close second with environmental friendliness. I also value location. I don't think I could stand being in a rural area.

dinmahe

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college9

good vibes and location. mostly all college offer the same material. it is YOUR job to learn it

Tanstripe

felt at home, academic strong point, cost

dcbound

i'd definitely say strength in my preferred field of study or "good vibes." theres no doubt id like to attend a college im 100% comfortable with, but i wouldnt sacrifice being in an academic program known for my major (not necessarily the ~best~ in my major) just to feel good.