Limited knowledge of myself...

teenage_cliche
Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:25:55 +0000

If you don’t know how you feel about size and location, there are some tangible things you can do to help. First, assuming you’re not a senior, I’d suggest visiting schools nearby that have very different feels to them (i.e. a very large school, a small school, a more urban one, a more isolated one) and seeing where you feel most comfortable. You can also think about what types of classroom environments you like most; of your current classes, for example, do you like the ones with lots of discussion or do you prefer classes where the teacher lectures and the students just take notes?
Weather preference is another thing that you can figure out without actually visiting any potential schools. If you live in a place with four distinct seasons, which ones do you prefer? Are you someone who gets really depressed when it’s cold and rains/snows a lot? Do you want to be able to wear flip-flops all year round?

The college selection process can definitely seem overwhelming. It’s important to figure out one preference at a time, and size, location, and weather should definitely be considered.