I don't know where to look !!

Northstarmom
Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:34:25 +0000

First, talk to your parents about how much they are willing to spend a year on your college education. Pin them down on this because many parents will say something like, “Go wherever you wish. We’ll pay for it,” and then, spring of the student’s senior year, when the parents realize that the students’ dream school will cost them $45,000 a year, the parents back off from their promise.

If there are any financial restrictions, take close looks at schools web sites to find out if you can get merit or need-based aid that would allow your parents to pay what they feel they can afford.

Also ask your parents if they have any restrictions on where you go in terms of location, etc.

Then, figure out what you want iin your education (small classes? small city? warm weather? football school? strong music program? diversity? academically intense? good semester abroad options?) and then look for schools that would provide those things. Select reach, match and safety schools meeting your criteria, and make sure that you can afford them.