College Comparison Checklist
Use the following checklist to track college search progress as your teen gathers information. (Hint: Print in landscape orientation.)
Location/Size
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| Physical size of campus |
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Admissions
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| Tests required/accepted |
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| High school credits required |
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| Essays |
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| Resumes |
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| Interviews |
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| Letters of recommendation |
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| Deadlines |
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| Early action/early decision |
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| College credit for exam scores or high school courses |
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| Orientation program |
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Academics
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| Degrees/programs offered |
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| Majors |
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| Academic clubs/associations |
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| Academic advising services |
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| Academic tutoring services |
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| Internship opportunities |
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| Opportunities to study abroad |
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| Career placement services |
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| Other special programs and services |
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Financial Aid
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| Costs of attending college |
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| Grants |
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| Loans |
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| Employment |
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| Academic and need-based scholarships |
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| Deadlines |
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Campus Life
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| Sports events |
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| Music programs |
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| Theater productions |
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| Art museums |
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| Publications |
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| Extracurricular activities |
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| Housing |
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| Health services |
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| Counseling services |
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| Safety information |
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| Community information |
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