How do you select the best school for you? Start by comparing your top schools. Type in the name of your top three colleges and complete the tally sheet below. Schools with the highest totals are likely to be your best match.

Rate your top college choices using the following scale:

1 - This does not appeal to me at all
2 - I can live with this, but it's less than ideal
3 - I'm neutral on this topic - it works for me
4 - Not perfect, but pretty close
5 - It can't get any better


College A College B College C
Setting (rural, urban, suburban)
Proximity to home
Faculty accessibility
Computer facilities
Size
Residence hall conditions
Social life
Athletic facilities/programs
Safety
Prestige/reputation of school
Graduation rate
Affordability
Financial aid package
Career services
Internships
Graduate school





     TOTALS


Compare each college score with the scale below to see how each school measures up.

65-85 Excellent match
50-64 Good match
35-49 Fair match
0-34 Poor match

Check out our College Profiles  for more information about Midwest colleges. You'll find demographic profiles and links to each school.

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