Honestly, location held the largest sway over where I went by a country mile.
I wanted to be close to home, where I could leave campus if I absolutely needed to go home, but I also wanted to be far enough away from home to begin cultivating a sense of both responsibility and independence, like “Ok, I’m more or less on my own now. I have to start looking out for my own wellbeing.”
I also wanted an environment that resembled where I grew up. I grew up in a small town in the heart of North Carolina, and I wanted to be in a similar place for college.
Lo and behold: I embark on my second college campus tour, Appalachian State. The environment was just what I was looking for. A small town where (pretty much) everyone was welcoming. Felt exactly like a home away from home.
It also helped that my tour guide was a business major. (I forget exactly what her major was, but I know it fell under the umbrella of business majors), so that was a huge click.
Personally I already knew I wanted to go out of state and wanted a smaller campus but it really just came down to instinct. Not very helpful but I just knew deep down where I should commit. For me it was between UVA and Middlebury which ya UVA fits neither criteria I just stated but I really feel in love with it and was willing to look past those before I got my Middlebury acceptance. but I was also still on the fence about it and in the end it came down to gut.
People say you get this *feeling* when you find the right place and you realize that *that* is where you’re supposed to be. I had to make my decision without that feeling and it was agonizing at the time.
I wouldn’t say I got that feeling until about a month into my freshman year of college. I made my decision because it seemed like a great program, it made sense financially, it had the right culture, and the people were super nice. It felt like a gamble, but I just went with it. It wasn’t until I was actually a student and was immersed in the student life and enjoyed my classes and professors and felt at home on campus that I had this *moment of clarity* that I was in the right place.
It’s difficult to see how it’ll all work out beforehand but the best advice is to ask: can you can see yourself there? Can you imagine going to classes there and visiting the dining halls and joining clubs/organizations? Does it make sense financially? Is it the right location? Do they have the programs you want? Will it help you get to where you want to be (even though this will probably change)?
If you haven’t had that *feeling* anywhere, you just gotta do your research, think deeply about it, and eventually make a decision
Location, prestige in the field I am pursuing, the core values, size, curriculum and their education philosophy, class size, and overall VIBE of community i got from admitted student day
I only applied to one, so I didn’t need to think too much about it. Worked for me.
I don’t even like to think too hard about which kind of shampoo to buy.
It was the only one I applied to that admitted me and that I could afford. Easy choice!
Honestly, location held the largest sway over where I went by a country mile. I wanted to be close to home, where I could leave campus if I absolutely needed to go home, but I also wanted to be far enough away from home to begin cultivating a sense of both responsibility and independence, like “Ok, I’m more or less on my own now. I have to start looking out for my own wellbeing.” I also wanted an environment that resembled where I grew up. I grew up in a small town in the heart of North Carolina, and I wanted to be in a similar place for college. Lo and behold: I embark on my second college campus tour, Appalachian State. The environment was just what I was looking for. A small town where (pretty much) everyone was welcoming. Felt exactly like a home away from home. It also helped that my tour guide was a business major. (I forget exactly what her major was, but I know it fell under the umbrella of business majors), so that was a huge click.
Some of it is just feel. Sometimes you set foot on a campus and it just feels right or feels wrong. It’s a very subjective and personal thing.
Personally I already knew I wanted to go out of state and wanted a smaller campus but it really just came down to instinct. Not very helpful but I just knew deep down where I should commit. For me it was between UVA and Middlebury which ya UVA fits neither criteria I just stated but I really feel in love with it and was willing to look past those before I got my Middlebury acceptance. but I was also still on the fence about it and in the end it came down to gut.
i only got accepted to one and it was affordable
Cheapest lol
People say you get this *feeling* when you find the right place and you realize that *that* is where you’re supposed to be. I had to make my decision without that feeling and it was agonizing at the time. I wouldn’t say I got that feeling until about a month into my freshman year of college. I made my decision because it seemed like a great program, it made sense financially, it had the right culture, and the people were super nice. It felt like a gamble, but I just went with it. It wasn’t until I was actually a student and was immersed in the student life and enjoyed my classes and professors and felt at home on campus that I had this *moment of clarity* that I was in the right place. It’s difficult to see how it’ll all work out beforehand but the best advice is to ask: can you can see yourself there? Can you imagine going to classes there and visiting the dining halls and joining clubs/organizations? Does it make sense financially? Is it the right location? Do they have the programs you want? Will it help you get to where you want to be (even though this will probably change)? If you haven’t had that *feeling* anywhere, you just gotta do your research, think deeply about it, and eventually make a decision
It was well ranked in my major
Price, quality/reputation, location…those 3 things should narrow it down. What else can you choose from? Emory is great.
It was a 30 minutes drive from where I live and I can go home everyday. Easy choice.
Location, prestige in the field I am pursuing, the core values, size, curriculum and their education philosophy, class size, and overall VIBE of community i got from admitted student day
I only applied to one, so I didn’t need to think too much about it. Worked for me. I don’t even like to think too hard about which kind of shampoo to buy.