College search checklist

Use the following checklist to track your progress as you gather information.

Location/size

Distance from home

Enrollment

Physical size of campus

Admissions

Tests required/accepted

High school credits required

Essays

Resumes

Interviews

Letters of recommendation

Deadlines

Early action/early decision

College credit for exam scores or high school courses

Orientation program

Academics

Degrees/programs offered

Majors

Academic clubs/associations

Academic advising services

Academic tutoring services

Internship opportunities

Opportunities to study abroad

Career placement services

Other special programs and services

Financial Aid

Costs of attending college

Grants

Loans

Employment

Academic and need-based scholarships

Deadlines

Campus life

Who attends the college?

Sports events

Music programs

Theater productions

Art museums

Publications

Extracurricular activities

Housing

Health services

Counseling services

Safety information

Community information