About College Admissions: U.S.: How to Choose the Perfect College

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College Admissions: U.S. College Admissions: U.S. Plan for College Choose a School Apply From Allen Grove, your Guide to College Admissions: U.S. Choosing the college that is perfect for you has little to do with a school's prestige or the national rankings. The lead article in this week's newsletter looks at 15 features you should consider as you search for a college. 15 Points to Ponder When Choosing a College When you visit colleges, the tour guides and admissions officers are going to paint a wonderful portrait of their school. These guidelines on how to choose the perfect college will help you think about a wide range of important features that may or may not be addressed in brochures or during a visit. Each of the 15 features is illustrated by Laura Reyome, the Alfred University graduate who illustrated the popular article, 12 Facebook Photos You Should Delete Now. All About ACT Scores Thousands of students took the ACT on October 23rd. Learn what's a good ACT score, and use these comparison charts to see how your scores measure up with matriculated students at a wide range of colleges and universities: the Ivy League | top universities | top liberal arts colleges | more top liberal arts | top public universities | top public liberal arts colleges | University of California campuses | Cal State campuses | SUNY campuses | more ACT charts Planning for College - Middle School through 12th Grade The most successful college applicants usually begin planning for college long before senior year rolls around. The articles below provide tips and timelines for different stages of middle school and high school: 12th Grade Timeline 11th Grade College Prep 10th Grade College Prep 9th Grade College Prep Middle School College Prep SAT Subject Tests The University of California system as well as many of the country's top colleges and top universities require SAT subject tests. These articles can help you make sense of the test: What Schools Require SAT Subject Tests? What's a Good SAT Biology Subject Test Score? What's a Good SAT Literature Subject Test Score? What's a Good SAT Math Subject Test Score? College Admissions Ads College College SAT Scores Online College Edu Find a College Act College Test Featured Articles Harvard University Photo Tour Wellesley College Photo Tour Santa Clara University Photo Tour Cornell University Photo Tour Flagler University Photo Tour Alfred University Photo Tour   More from About.com Is it a Cold or the Flu? Knowing whether you have a cold or the flu can help you treat your symptoms more effectively. More > Concerned About Your Drinking? This short quiz can help you identify whether or not you have a drinking problem. Take the quiz now > This newsletter is written by: Allen Grove College Admissions: U.S. Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About College Admissions: U.S. newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads A to Z College Profiles Senior Year Timeline Essay Tips SAT Scores - What's Good? College Interviews Advertisement