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Decision Time
- Picking the right school:
- Many students use a pro-con list during decision time. Pick the categories you consider to be the most important and evaluate programs based on them
- Factors you might consider:
- Future career opportunities this program could lead to, including placement assistance
- Cost: Not just tuition, but cost of living in that particular area
- The atmosphere/The people/The culture: Can you see yourself assimilating into the community?
- Location: Could you see yourself here long term?
- Academics: What does the curriculum look like vs. the field experience you get?
- Diversity: Does this institution have it? How much? How important is it to you?
- You can’t put your finger on it, but it’s important enough to add to the list!
- Future career opportunities this program could lead to, including placement assistance
- Factors you might consider:
- Many students use a pro-con list during decision time. Pick the categories you consider to be the most important and evaluate programs based on them
