<p>So I’m almost a senior, and compared to most of you, late on the college hunt. I have a list of schools that I like the sound of, from what I know of their programs. But how much should you know, or what should you know, before you apply? I’m looking in the Northeast, and due to being in the South, I’m not going to be able to visit all of them. What should I know about each individual school?</p>
<p>Location - Urban/rural? Is it a college town? If you’re into outdoorsy things are there things to do there? If you’re flying in is there an airport close by? If you’re driving are freshmen allowed to have cars? How’s the weather?</p>
<p>Stuff to do - How’s the night life/party scene (if that’s your thing.) If you’re a minority or very religious are there groups on campus for you? Do you like watching a particular sport/are they good at it? Are there intramural sports you’d like to play? Do you want to do the Greek life?</p>
<p>Those are just a few basics to go off of.</p>
<p>Thanks! Anybody elese with some more detailed questions?</p>
<p>Everything chuy said, plus if you have a major in mind it’s worth checking out the requirements for the major and the course offerings. Look at the graduation requirements, too. Is there a core curriculum? Check out the required courses, like freshman writing seminar, or one year of foreign language (some have these requirements and others do not). It all depends on what’s important to you.</p>
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<p>Don’t stress too much over finding colleges. </p>
<p>What should you know about each individual school?</p>
<p>Well, if it fits what you want in terms of academics and extracurriculars. You need to know if the school will fit you.</p>