Did you miss our #CollegeSearch Twitter chat last Thursday? No need to sweat it, we took notes for you. You can follow along with the whole conversation below and check out some really great advice on how to start your college search. We would also like to give a special thank you to all who participated in the chat, espcically College Prowler, Noodle Education, tuition.io, and CollegeXpress.
@GoEnnounce: Welcome to our #collegesearch twitter chat! Ask us your q’s & @NoodleEducation @collegeprowler @educationdynamics @tuitionio will answer!
@NoodleEducation: You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Start asking your #collegesearch questions now!
@Educaedu: We are ready for the questions #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: Join us with some friends to talk about the college search process! NOW! Use #CollegeSearch
@GoEnnounce: Awesome! Q1. Searching is really overwhelming! Where do I start my #collegesearch?
@g_keizer: When I started looking for schools I made a list of potential majors and googled to make sure they had them all #collegesearch
@CollegeXpress: A1. A great place to start is always your guidance counselor’s office. Tons of resources & they can help 1 on 1. #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: Don’t be overwhelmed! Start w/ what you know. What schools have you heard of? What do you want to study? Etc. #CollegeSearch
@collegeprowler: A1. If you have never heard of a college, then just start browsing and keeping a record of your thoughts and ideas. #CollegeSearch
@GoEnnounce: @g_keizer Good idea! #collegesearch
@AllGradSchools: Q1:Define goals: Wht do u want to be? Does ur career require u to graduate from a certain school? What cn u afford? #collegesearch
@NoodleEducation: Great idea @g_keizer! It’s always good to look at the big picture when applying to college. #collegesearch
@AllGradSchools: Q1: Why not start your search with a personality or career assessment? http://qub.me/7pOp_y #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: Here’s a good one! Q2. Should I plan to visit all the colleges I’m applying to? #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: A2. No, it’s unrealistic. Most don’t have the time and resources to visit all. Start w/ closest to u then pick “must-sees” #CollegeSearch
@TuitionIO: Smart idea @g_keizer! Google docs are also helpful in keeping track of your research! #collegesearch
@g_keizer: @collegeprowler I had an excel sheet of the location, size, majors, extracurriculars, and distance from home #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: A2. For others, try to tour them “virtually”. @CollegeProwler has photos, videos, and reviews. It’s like talking to students #CollegeSearch
@NoodleEducation: Q2 You probs just need to visit your top choices. Check out our tips for visiting campuses on a budget http://ow.ly/oBxmy #collegesearch
@BecomingBKLYN: I think I only visited one school I applied to— and I went there! #collegesearch
@AllGradSchools: Q2:If you have time and money, sure. If not visit your top choices. http://qub.me/1AEq5k #collegesearch
@TuitionIO: Keep in mind the cost for going on out of state college visits #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: Q3. How do I know if a school is my “safety school” or not? #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: @g_keizer That’s a good idea! #CollegeSearch
@g_keizer: I had no idea that @SusquehannaU was where I was going until I got my acceptance letter, then I visited and fell in love #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: RT @becksup: More prospective students used socialmedia in #collegesearch, but majority still don’t, survey finds: http://ow.ly/oABlo
@collegeprowler: A3 No real method to determine this, but look at their recent class profile and see how you compare. It will give you an idea #CollegeSearch
@AllGradSchools: Q3:Err on the side of caution; don’t count yourself in until you receive an acceptance letter. #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: A3 Be real with yourself. If your test scores or GPA is lacking and they want stronger stats, then it may be a reach #CollegeSearch
@Educaedu: A2. You can see all the information in sites like our http://www.educaedu.info . There you can see videos, photos, reviews #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: A3 It doesn’t mean u shouldn’t apply, but don’t put all eggs in one basket. So many options out there! #CollegeSearch
@NoodleEducation: A3 your safety school will be one where your grades and test scores fall well within the acceptance requirements! #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: Q4. How many schools should I apply to? #collegesearch #magicnumber?
@TuitionIO: Ask yourself what financial position you’ll likely be in after you graduate http://bit.ly/152FaUu #collegesearch
@CollegeXpress: A3. If you check out school profiles on our site, compare ur grades/gpa, etc. to the current stats. Will give u a good idea! #collegesearch
@AllGradSchools: Q4:Don’t limit yourself; but only apply to programs you are actually interested in attending. #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: A4. That’s a personal choice. No limit. As many as u want, but will be a waste of time & $ if not truly interested in some #CollegeSearch
@Educaedu: A3. It depends on you goals and perspective, that´s why you should do a wide review for all options #collegesearch http://www.educaedu.info
@GoEnnounce: Let’s take a poll on Q4– how many schools did you apply to personally? #collegesearch
@CollegeXpress: A4. There’s no “magic number” but watch out because you’ll just be paying application fees! #collegesearch
@g_keizer: @SUSQUadmissions and @SusquehannaU do you have any #collegesearch advice for the followers @GoEnnounce
@CollegeXpress: A4. 6, I think! #collegesearch
@BecomingBKLYN: I applied to 4– @syracuseu was my choice! #collegesearch
@Educaedu: A4. You should apply as many as you want but try to focus in you´re real interests #collegesearch http://educaedu.info
@iPublicPolicy: @GoEnnounce In 1975, I applied to 4 colleges, accepted by 3. #collegesearch
@TuitionIO: A4. About 5! But I was able to get a fee waiver for each application #collegesearch
@g_keizer: @GoEnnounce I applied to 11, most were free on the @commonapp but I do admit it was a bit of an overkill with the #essays #collegesearch
@cenglar: A4: Pretty sure I applied to over 10 schools (I’m all about having a back up plan!) #collegesearch
@fujifulgueras: A1 Start your college search with knowing yourself – list the things you like & look for colleges that offer those things #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: Next one! Q5. How do I know if a small school or a big school is better for me? #collegesearch
@NoodleEducation: @iPublicPolicy Well that’s a pretty stellar acceptance rate – Well done! Four is a good number for students today as well. #collegesearch
@Educaedu: A4. I apply for 2 schools that had the exact program that I wanted to study #collegesearch http://educaedu.info
@CollegeXpress: A4. #CommonApp is key to applying to lots of schools. #collegesearch
@AllGradSchools: Speak with admissions counselors, maybe set up overnight visits to a large and small school and then compare your experiences #collegesearch
@fujifulgueras: A2 Visit the college you like most last – use the other visits as practice #collegesearch
@collegeprowler: A5 Visiting is the best way to know. How do you feel on a large campus or a small one? What was ur HS like? #CollegeSearch
@collegeprowler: A5 Remember, college is about learning and challenging urself. U may not think you’d like a large school, but u may love it #CollegeSearch
@CollegeXpress: A5. If you’re unsure, definitely test the waters of each with a #campusvisit or overnight trip to get a real feel. #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: A5 @collegeprowler, so true– we think it’s all about feeling comfortable in your surroundings. #collegesearch
@TuitionIO: A5:See college reality check http://bit.ly/18wYBmZ which compares cost, graudation rates, and future earnings by grads. #collegesearch
@Educaedu: A5. We think it depends on each one. If you can, you should just apply and figure out wich one is better for your interests #collegesearch
@Educaedu: @GoEnnounce @collegeprowler we agree! #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: Q6. So who’s the best person to talk to about picking a school, my parents? Friends? Teachers? #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: We’re halfway through our #collegesearch twitter chat, ask your questions now!
@TuitionIO: A7 The rule of thumb is that you shouldn’t incur more in #studentdebt than your first year’s salary. http://huff.to/14uXVfD #collegesearch
@Educaedu: A7. There´s too many options around the world. I´m sure you can find a lot of “Best” #collegesearch. Search in http://educaedu.info
@GoEnnounce: That falls in line with Q8 anyone have tips for students picking schools who have no idea what they want to do in the future? #collegesearch
@GoEnnounce: A7: Come up with your dream school and talk to real students on campus to get the best perspective. #collegesearch