by Daniel Kane
College admission is, in its simplest form, a numbers game. In fact, while some would call it a kind of lottery, lotteries offer almost no chance of success to those who participate in them, while quite the opposite is true of college admission. There are nearly 3,500 colleges and universities in the United States (counting two and four year institutions) so students have no shortage of options. So, students who do a little research and a bit of thinking about what kind of educational environment best suits them should not have a problem landing at a college or university in which he or she is likely to be happy and academically successful. Believe it or not, students who start their college search early, make good use of the college and financial aid information available in college guides and websites, and ultimately apply to at least four or five carefully chosen colleges can sail through the process with little or no anxiety or hassle. Despite the media's preoccupation with how tough it is to get admitted to the Harvard's, Yale's, and Princeton's of the world, a very small number of colleges deny admission to nearly as many students as they admit. Thus, if you do not have the grades, SAT scores and desire to attend a very highly selective college and you have applied to a realistic set of colleges your chances at each are high. On the other hand, if your grades and test scores put you in the top five percent and you are applying to the highly selective few, just be sure to also apply to a few of the hundreds of great schools that are not quite as selective.
A few colleges and universities, places like Harvard, Stanford, and MIT, receive so many applications from top students that they can be incredibly selective, admitting just fifteen percent of their applicants (sometimes fewer). But, many good colleges, some with pretty high profiles, admit forty to sixty percents. And, nationally, the acceptance rate is close to seventy-five percent (75%).
Remembering these statistics, you are ready to begin the process of selecting and gaining admission to a college. Look for and find six to eight colleges which offer the major(s) of greatest interest to you, are likely to admit students with your grades and scores, and provide the campus lifestyle and environment you seek. Start by meeting with your college counselor to:
1. ask for his/her college recommendations.
2. put together a list of the high school courses you need to complete.
3. sign up for the SAT and ACT.
4. find out which colleges will be visiting your school, and when.
5. sign up for the college fairs being held in your area.
Remember, the internet is a great source of information. Select keywords like "colleges", "universities", "scholarships", etc.
After completing the above steps, you're off to a good start. Enjoy your search!
Dan Kane has counseled hundreds of students on admission to traditional and <a href='http://www.college-scholarships.com/'>online university</a> and <a href='http://www.college-scholarships.com/ssac.htm/'>online college</a> programs..
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Title: Choosing a College; How to Start
Author: Daniel Kane
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Keywords: online education,education online,online degrees,online colleges,online degree,online college,colleges,university,college,university,accredited degree,distance degree,distance education,education,adult education
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