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Argosy University
Campuses:
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Atlanta
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Chicago
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Chicago Northwest
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Dallas
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Denver
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Honolulu
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Nashville
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Orange County
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Phoenix
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San Francisco Bay Area
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Sarasota
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Seattle
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Tampa
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Twin Cities
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Washington DC
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Matching College Characteristics
How
do you match up with:
College
size (enrollment, gender)
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Would you be comfortable in a college of more than 15,000
or less than 1,000 students? Are diversity and gender
balance important to your college decision?
Geographic
location, housing & campus life -
Do you prefer an urban or rural environment? Do you
want to stay close to home or are you ready for a change?
What about climate, recreational options, culture, food
and housing?
Method
of instruction -
Is a competitive or relaxed learning environment more
attractive? What is the best class-size to compliment
your learning style?
Length
of program -
How long do you want to be in school? Programs may be
1 year, 2 year, 4 year or more.
Cost
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Many college cost options are available. Remember, cost
is more than just tuition and fees, it also includes
books and supplies, food and housing, transportation
and other expenses. College financial aid is based on
this "Total Cost of Education.
Narrowing
College Options
| Request
information on programs, admission, financial aid. |
Contact
prospective colleges as soon as possible. To plan completely
for college it is important to start planning at least
9 months before the start of classes. Call the college
admission office (Tip - most colleges have free 800 phone
numbers) and ask for a new student information packet.
Be sure to tell them your possible areas of study and
ask for specific information on appropriate programs.
Ask for information on college financial aid and scholarships
at the same time.
There
is no substitute for first-hand experience. Make every
effort to arrange a campus visit and tour. Visit while
classes are in session and ask to sit in on a class. Talk
with students on campus, they won't give you a sales pitch.
Most colleges offer overnight, weekend and summer visit
programs. Call the admission office to arrange your visit.
If you cannot visit the campus ask if a video tour is
available.
| Review
choices with professionals in chosen career |
You're
not in this alone. Talk with peers, family, friends and
teachers about your educational plans. Contact people
who are already working in your prospective career and
ask them what worked for them. Many college alumni groups
offer prospective students contact with alumni working
in a variety of careers. Contact the alumni office and
ask if this is available? Find a mentor who you can talk
with on a regular basis.
| Ask
about retention and placement |
BE
SURE to ask every college the following questions:
1.
Retention - How many of the students who enroll at your
school actually complete a degree. Nationally, about
60% of the college freshman move through to graduation.
Persons of color should ask about retention rates for
their racial ethnic group.
2.
Placement - How many of the graduates from your area
of study actually receive job offers in their chosen
career? Which companies recruit on campus.
Colleges
that cannot answer these questions should be avoided.
Article
supplied by College
Planning Network.
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