Self Assessment
Here are some things to think about when looking at colleges. While I am
presenting these in a "check list" format, what matters is that you
think about the categories and how important they are to you. There are no right
or wrong answers, but you need to be honest with yourself.
| CAMPUS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
___ Cultural Events ___ Political Activities
___ Spectator Sports ___ Religious Activities
___ Outdoor Activities ___ Greek system/clubs
___ Other |
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
___ Sports/Recreational ___ Library
___ Housing ___ Computer/Labs
___ Eating ___ Other
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FEEL OF CAMPUS
___ Diversity ___ Academic Pressure
___ Core Curriculum ___ "Open" Curriculum
___ Research Opportunities ___ Pace of campus life
___ Class size (seminars v lectures) ___ Traditions
___ Campus appearance ___ Relationships w/ faculty
___ Relationships w/students ___ Male/female ratio
___ Housing options (dorm, apt. etc.) ___ Setting/location
___ Church/state/private control ___ Exchange programs |
WHY I WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE
___To get away from home ___ To learn how to think
___ To get an education ___ To train for a career
___ To mature ___ To meet new people
___ Live in a different area ___ Have beliefs confirmed
___To have my beliefs challenged ___ Other
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WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO ME
_____ Choice of majors _____ Research Projects
_____ Variety of teaching styles _____ Small classes
_____ Being known by "everyone" _____ Anonymity
_____ My education _____ Career Training
_____ Jobs on campus _____ Internships
_____ Career Placement office ___ Leadership chances
_____ Travel/study Abroad _____ Other
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WHO AM I
_____ I am a self starter _____ I need structure
_____ I work independently _____ I need guidance
_____ I am a follower _____ I like to lead
_____ I need/want tutors _____ I like to work alone
_____ I like to work in groups _____ Other
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SOME OTHER QUESTIONS
Am I willing to live far away from home and come home only at vacations?
Do I need to be entertained?
How challenging do I want the curriculum to be?
I need to be one of the top students?
I am content to be in the middle or at the bottom of my class?
I need a competitive environment?
I prefer a collaborative environment?
The name/reputation of my school is very important?
I need a nurturing environment?
I welcome change and challenge?
I prefer things to stay the same?
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