Making the Most of Multiple College Acceptances: A Guide to Choosing
Learn how to Evaluate Your College Acceptances and make the Big Decision
This email is written by Jasmine Ngo, Tigerway’s Program Officer.
Tigerway Parents and Students,
This week, we want to congratulate one of our Tigerway Team Members for getting accepted into Northeastern University! Congratulations Akhila!
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Like Akhila, students are now receiving acceptance letters from colleges! Congratulations on this great achievement! However, now you face the difficult task of deciding which school to attend. It can be challenging to choose between multiple colleges, but there are some things you can do to make the decision-making process a bit easier.
In this email, I want to write to you about what you can do to choose the right college for you. From my experience, I took a very long time to figure out which pathway was best for me. I know this process can be overwhelming. However, organizing your thoughts about each college will help.
Here’s what helped me choose between colleges:
Create a Pros and Cons list for each school: Write down each aspect of the school that’s positive and negative in your opinion. Consider the aspects that I name below…
Research the programs offered: Evaluate whether these programs will help you gain more opportunities in the future and if they align with your interests and future goals. How can their programs benefit you in the long run?
Look into the quality of the faculty and what research opportunities they have.
What clubs do they have? Is there a program or club you want to be a part of?
What scholarship opportunities do they have as well?
Research the companies that partner with your school: Look into which companies recruit the most at that school. Is it a company you like to see yourself potentially working at?
Review the cost of attending each school: Calculate the tuition, fees, room and board, and financial aid packages
Don’t forget to think about food plans, books, activities, and parking prices. Look into the location of the school and see if it is affordable for you and your family.
Evaluate the campus environment and culture: Ask yourself what you think would be the best place for you to learn and grow.
How is the diversity of the student population? Do you prefer a smaller or larger school? In the city or not? Would you feel comfortable and welcomed in this type of campus community?
Do a college tour of the schools you are considering: If possible, take a campus tour and talk to current students and professors about their experience at the school. This can give you a better sense of the school’s environment, programs, buildings, and student life.
Ask your resources: talk to your guidance counselor, teachers, family members, or mentors about your decision. Ask for their input and advice.
After going over these aspects of each college, you should have a set Pros and Cons list. Take this list and rank them.
Choose the school that feels like the best fit for you, based on all the factors you've considered. Trust yourself and believe that you can make a great decision.
Finding your destined college between multiple acceptances can be stressful, but it can also be exciting! Congratulations on your acceptance so far! Remember to take your time, do your research, and trust yourself.
Further reading and resources:
on Substack recently wrote this excellent piece on the SAT's place and purpose for middle-class families.
Jack Delehey’s College Confidence Group is a forum-based community where Jack and I answer broad, general questions for parents with college-bound teens.
Tigerway is a proud Founding Member of the National Test Prep Association (NTPA) where the NTPA consistently communicates with the College Board’s SAT Exam Team and ACT Exam to understand the future of academics and standardized testing.
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