Planning for college is a process that is never too early to begin!
Wake STEM College Info Night - please click link to view the presentation by Mrs. Natalia Kilpatrick and Mr. Ryan Haymore
​How Do You Choose A College?
In choosing a college or university, consider the following factors:
  • Does the college you are considering offer the college major you are interested in?
  • How much will it cost to attend the college? Knowing your education budget is important.
  • Is the college located in a place that you will enjoy (climate, number of students, size of city, etc.)
  • Will the college provide the level of support you desire - large universities are less likely to provide personalized attention.
  • What is the average GPA of entering freshman and how do you compare to that GPA?
  • What is the average SAT/ACT scores of entering freshman and how do you compare in those scores?
  • What other factors does the college consider when reviewing applications (found on the College Board website)?
  • What is the social life like at the college you are considering?
  • Visit the college, does the campus feel comfortable to you?
  • Are there extracurricular or sports activities that you want to participate in?
It is highly recommended that you apply to more than one college or university.
  • Apply to one school to which you know that you will be accepted (from researching the average GPA, SAT scores and acceptance criteria of the school - a Safety Net School)
  • Apply to one school that may be a "reach" college for you.  ​A "reach" school is a college/university in which the the average GPA, SAT scores and acceptance criteria of the school are just a little bit higher than your scores, but one that you would like to attend.
  • You may also want to apply to one college in which your scores are higher than the average applicant. You may be eligible for scholarships at a school in which you have better scores than the average applicant.
Please stop by to set up a meeting with Mr. Haymore, Mrs. Kilpatrick or Mrs. Brannan for more information about colleges, universities, college majors and careers in order to find one that right for YOU!