Show and School Home r by Dr Daryl J McCarty Executive Director Utah Education Association How to choose your college Rod a bewildered high school student needs to know how to choose the college hell he'll enter after gradation How does he go about it Rule Number One in this process is to remember that the closest source of in in- in information formation is the counselor at Rods Rod's high school The counselor is a professional person skilled in providing information about preparations for college entry William B Jr director of admissions at Florida Southern College also has some suggestions Among them are Dont Don't make the mistake of choosing a college simply because your friends go gothere gothere there thereIn In Ih writing to colleges for information tion be neat concise and accurate in providing information about yourself Remember to include the address to which the college should send you material your high school graduation date the high school you attend your an- an anticipated anticipated major course of study in college if if you have decided and any pertinent Information ol on grades and test scores Ask yourself these questions Am I interested in a small medium or large college Do I want to stay close to home or go away What will be my major How academically competitive do I want my college to be What are the costs Is financial aid available Visit the colleges which are your first preferences if possible Remember that college preparation starts in the ninth grade Four years of English and three years of math ln eluding two years of algebra and one of geometry are often required College requirements vary but its it's generally advantageous to have a solid background in biology chemistry physics history and a foreign language Take the college entry tests early enough so that the college application process Isn't delayed Dont Don't postpone the application pro cess until after Christmas of the senior year Good luck Rod I |