Answer:

Before you apply to college, it extremely important to know what type of atmosphere in which you want to live. Do you want to go to a college near by or far away? A small city or a large one? Does diversity matter to you?

Rank the following in order of importance:

City Size

Distance from home

Diversity of students

Cost

Population

Student life/social activities

Faculty Prestige

Counseling services

Majors offered

College or Junior College

**This ranking will be key in college selection.