FINDING THE RIGHT COLLEGE Follow the steps on pages 2-4 to find colleges that fit your interests.
RESEARCH COLLEGES Here’s how to get started: • Talk to admissions representatives. • Use College Profiles at EducationQuest.org to match colleges with your interests. - Another good resource is BigFuture.collegeboard.org/find-colleges . • Attend a college fair. • Explore the websites of colleges that interest you.
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WHAT DO WE MEAN BY COLLEGE? ? College can mean any type of education beyond high school, including:
CAREER SCHOOLS (trade schools)
COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES (4-year)
COMMUNITY COLLEGES (2-year) Offer certificates, diplomas, associate degrees, and programs for those planning to transfer to a four-year school.
Award diplomas and certificates for specific trades. A few offer associate and bachelor’s degrees.
Offer bachelor’s degrees. Many also award master’s and doctoral degrees.
Apprenticeships and the military are also options.
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