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All About College Want to browse lists of colleges all over the world? This is the place...a bit overwhelming, but interesting.

The Campus Visit: Nothing comes close to actually being there Several articles from Peterson's, detailing the objectives and benefits of a "reality" tour of a campus, even if you are considering a "well-known" college.

Choosing a College Carefully U.S. Dept. of Educ. guide providing a list of concerns which students should consider when choosing a college, with a focus on financial aid issues.

Christian or Secular? Cory Bennet, Campus Crusade, discusses this question in an easy to read, in a fairly objective manner, noting pros/cons and the problems of schools which may be Christian in name only.

College Rankings This editorial offers a perspective on college rankings worth considering -- are rankings meaningful or do they "distort the entire admissions process?"

Considering College Quality Ernest L. Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former U.S. Commissioner of Education outlines worthwhile considerations in determining the quality of a college.

How to Discover the Reality Behind the Dream Robert Zemsky, Professor and Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research on Higher Education, explains the process of choosing a college and what you might consider as you get yourself organized to make that decision. A worthwhile read!

Is a Community College For You? In this article, Liz Funk discusses the option of community college as a nearby, low-cost alternative.

Is College Worth the Cost? Part of choosing a college is recognizing the cost of going to college. In this article, Evelyn Saunders offers these considerations.

Overrating the Ivy League Reality check article -- the author points out that "Students create their success; this makes the schools look good."

Parents -- Help or Hindrance in Choosing a College? I'm not trying to start anything here, but you know sometimes we can get in the way of each other...and of God...so take a look at this article for reminders of how to help in a helpful manner. :)

Selecting the Right College This article focuses on what to consider when choosing a faith-based college.

Special Advantages of a Large University An article comparing large and small university characteristics.

Students with Disabilities: What to Look for in a College Students with disabilities want to find out if the school provides the accommodations and resources to make your educational experience a success. This article lists the questions to ask.

Tips for Choosing the Right College Article from Southwestern University suggests asking the key questions about oneself, rather than just about the college in general.

Traditional University or Specialty School -- What's the Best Way to Develop Your Talent? An interesting and realist look at who should attend specialty schools for the arts, sciences, etc. Check it out if you're considering a specialty school so that you understand why you might be making that choice.

Using the Web in the College Selection Process This article proposes that students need to know how to market their talents so that they can gain admission to the college of their choice, and it discusses how students can accomplish this.

What Makes a Bad Mix of Colleges? This article discusses the "do not's" of college selection -- read this and select your college for the right reasons.

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	WEB SITE:	DESCRIPTION:
	All About College	Want to browse lists of colleges all over the world? This is the place...a bit overwhelming, but interesting.
	The Campus Visit: Nothing comes close to actually being there	Several articles from Peterson's, detailing the objectives and benefits of a "reality" tour of a campus, even if you are considering a "well-known" college.
	Choosing a College Carefully	U.S. Dept. of Educ. guide providing a list of concerns which students should consider when choosing a college, with a focus on financial aid issues.
	Christian or Secular?	Cory Bennet, Campus Crusade, discusses this question in an easy to read, in a fairly objective manner, noting pros/cons and the problems of schools which may be Christian in name only.
	College Rankings	This editorial offers a perspective on college rankings worth considering -- are rankings meaningful or do they "distort the entire admissions process?"
	Considering College Quality	Ernest L. Boyer, President of the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and former U.S. Commissioner of Education outlines worthwhile considerations in determining the quality of a college.
	How to Discover the Reality Behind the Dream	Robert Zemsky, Professor and Director of the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute for Research on Higher Education, explains the process of choosing a college and what you might consider as you get yourself organized to make that decision. A worthwhile read!
	Is a Community College For You?	In this article, Liz Funk discusses the option of community college as a nearby, low-cost alternative.
	Is College Worth the Cost?	Part of choosing a college is recognizing the cost of going to college. In this article, Evelyn Saunders offers these considerations.
	Overrating the Ivy League	Reality check article -- the author points out that "Students create their success; this makes the schools look good."
	Parents -- Help or Hindrance in Choosing a College?	I'm not trying to start anything here, but you know sometimes we can get in the way of each other...and of God...so take a look at this article for reminders of how to help in a helpful manner. :)
	Selecting the Right College	This article focuses on what to consider when choosing a faith-based college.
	Special Advantages of a Large University	An article comparing large and small university characteristics.
	Students with Disabilities: What to Look for in a College	Students with disabilities want to find out if the school provides the accommodations and resources to make your educational experience a success. This article lists the questions to ask.
	Tips for Choosing the Right College	Article from Southwestern University suggests asking the key questions about oneself, rather than just about the college in general.
	Traditional University or Specialty School -- What's the Best Way to Develop Your Talent?	An interesting and realist look at who should attend specialty schools for the arts, sciences, etc. Check it out if you're considering a specialty school so that you understand why you might be making that choice.
	Using the Web in the College Selection Process	This article proposes that students need to know how to market their talents so that they can gain admission to the college of their choice, and it discusses how students can accomplish this.
	What Makes a Bad Mix of Colleges?	This article discusses the "do not's" of college selection -- read this and select your college for the right reasons.