UW-System Overview Guide
Getting Started - A General Plan
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Know yourself and your reasons for attending college
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Consider college characteristics
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List, compare, and visit colleges
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Apply for admission and observe deadlines
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Develop a plan to finance your education
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Review and finalize your plans
Things to Consider when Choosing a College or Technical School
- Program choice
- Entrance difficulty
- Location
- Size
- Cost
- Student body
- Parents’ opinion
What Colleges Look For
- Class rank
- Standardized test scores
- Challenging curriculum
- Attendance
- Extra-curricular activities
- Community involvement
- Personal recommendations
Below is some information and additional websites you can check out to learn more about career exploration, colleges and universities, military, and technical colleges.
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