Searching for the Right College Team
Think long and hard about the overall experience you want out of college. Tap into any resources you can find. Talk with your parents, teachers, coaches, and college counselors.
Why do this? Accurately identifying a pool of candidate schools will put you well on your way to success. Though it may be intimidating initially, the diversity among colleges actually works in your favor. It's highly likely that there is some place out there that will be a great fit for you.
First, determine what kind of school is right for you. After that, a good way to proceed is to investigate specific conferences or schools you've heard about. If you know of a college through hearsay or because your neighbor's cousin goes there and loves it, check it out.
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