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How to choose a college: an algorithm
Some fears have been debunked, and now it's time to go step by step through the decision-making process.
1) Choose your training areas
Evaluate how thoughtful your decision is, are you really dreaming of becoming a construction worker? Talk to people close to you, listen to expert opinion, go deeper into what you want to learn. Remember that your direction should relate to your career orientation.
2) Choose a geolocation
This is important to understand if you are considering moving to another city for your studies. You don't have to stop at one city.
3) Consider what colleges are available.
Take a look at as comprehensive a list of colleges as possible. Here you can select the direction you want to study, the destination, the availability/unavailability of dormitories, and other features that are important to you.
How do I choose a college?
Personalize your filters to give you a unique list of colleges.
Then you should examine the colleges in the list to see if they match your needs.
How do I select colleges?
Every College page has all the information you need to know
What do I need to pay attention to?
Whether they are educationally accredited. On the website of the selected schools you can find the section with the documents and check the validity of accreditation.
How do I choose a college?
It will look something like this
Strong teaching staff. Start by reading the school's website and searching for a description of the teachers. You can even google separately - you will get a general idea of those who will teach you.
How do I choose a college?
An example of a teacher's description.
Your prospects after graduation. For instance, preferential entry into a university. Some colleges have a set number of places available each year.
Entrance tests. Some institutions require additional entrance examinations and you have to prepare for them additionally.
A positive reputation. To assess a college's reputation, look at the selection and rankings on the Internet. For example, read a relatively recent selection with good explanations.
4) Attend additional introductory events
When the list is more or less complete, you can attend Open Days or other events for applicants. Don't come passively to listen, it's important:
Assess how the event itself is going, whether you like the atmosphere;
Listen carefully to the speakers from the college, sometimes they tell you about the nuances of studying and/or applying;
Imagine you go here every day (do you like it?);
Ask the college representatives questions.
Some fears have been debunked, and now it's time to go step by step through the decision-making process.
1) Choose your training areas
Evaluate how thoughtful your decision is, are you really dreaming of becoming a construction worker? Talk to people close to you, listen to expert opinion, go deeper into what you want to learn. Remember that your direction should relate to your career orientation.
2) Choose a geolocation
This is important to understand if you are considering moving to another city for your studies. You don't have to stop at one city.
3) Consider what colleges are available.
Take a look at as comprehensive a list of colleges as possible. Here you can select the direction you want to study, the destination, the availability/unavailability of dormitories, and other features that are important to you.
How do I choose a college?
Personalize your filters to give you a unique list of colleges.
Then you should examine the colleges in the list to see if they match your needs.
How do I select colleges?
Every College page has all the information you need to know
What do I need to pay attention to?
Whether they are educationally accredited. On the website of the selected schools you can find the section with the documents and check the validity of accreditation.
How do I choose a college?
It will look something like this
Strong teaching staff. Start by reading the school's website and searching for a description of the teachers. You can even google separately - you will get a general idea of those who will teach you.
How do I choose a college?
An example of a teacher's description.
Your prospects after graduation. For instance, preferential entry into a university. Some colleges have a set number of places available each year.
Entrance tests. Some institutions require additional entrance examinations and you have to prepare for them additionally.
A positive reputation. To assess a college's reputation, look at the selection and rankings on the Internet. For example, read a relatively recent selection with good explanations.
4) Attend additional introductory events
When the list is more or less complete, you can attend Open Days or other events for applicants. Don't come passively to listen, it's important:
Assess how the event itself is going, whether you like the atmosphere;
Listen carefully to the speakers from the college, sometimes they tell you about the nuances of studying and/or applying;
Imagine you go here every day (do you like it?);
Ask the college representatives questions.