Latinos In College Phorum :: Choosing schools

Amber George Wrote:
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> Hi Juan,
> 
> The schools within the CA state system can be
> different. First, you need to decide what factors
> are important to you and then research those
> elements of schools. For example, if you like
> smaller schools, look at how many students are
> enrolled at each school. If you like a more
> academically rigorous school, look at the average
> SAT scores and average GPAs of admitted students
> and graduating students. If you have a particular
> major or area of study in mind, pay special
> attention to what each school has to offer in that
> department. 
> 
> To get a better feel for the campuses, try to take
> a trip to visit the ones you are most interested
> in attending. If you can't visit them, call the
> admissions office and set up a phone meeting with
> one of the counselors. Ask them what the strengths
> of the campus are, and make sure you particularly
> ask about what you are interested in studying.
> Sometimes you can even correspond with a student
> representative who can give you a students
> perspective and answer some of your questions. 
> 
> Best,
> Amber George