Wednesday 3 May 2017

HelloAdmission | Did You Choose The Right College?

Selecting the right college is a big decision, both for you and your family. It is these four years that will help decide what you will do in life. It is best to make this decision when you are in senior school, and not at the last moment. There is no 'right' college as such, but there may be colleges that are 'right' for you. Below are some guidelines you can follow to help streamline colleges.

Choosing an engineering stream

Before choosing one of the best colleges in India for engineering, you will have to decide which engineering branch you would like to pursue. This is a very important step because no one would want to end up doing a course if they were not motivated enough to do so. Research about different streams and find out the details of various courses.

Write down your criteria
Develop a list of elements you want to use to evaluate and weed out colleges. It could include the considerations listed below:
Degree offered
Location (rural or urban)
Distance from home
Government or private
Cost (tuition, room)
Financial aid or scholarships
Campus resources (labs, libraries, computer access)
Placement and internships
Accreditation
Class size
Quality/reputation/classes
Student body (gender, diversity, community)
Social life (dance/music/sports clubs, college spirit, organizations)
Qualification of faculty and past performance of the department
If the student had to choose between two top management and business colleges for the same specialization, the better established college should be the choice.

Check if you are eligible for any scholarship or financial aid
Checking for scholarships and financial aids is important and if you can avail any, you can attend the top colleges that you had set aside because you were not able to afford it.

Don't be brand conscious


Even the best colleges in India may have sterling reputations, but don't fall for star ratings and accreditations. A college may be known for its excellent electronics and mechanical department, but the department of civil engineering may not be as well developed and equipped. If you were considering this college for mechanical engineering or forensic science studies just because it is a well-known college, you may be disappointed by the standard of the department later during the course.

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