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EVALUATE
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CHOOSE
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THE RIGHT COLLEGE | UNIVERSITY
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FIRST STEP:
FIELD OF STUDY
What are the key factors in making up
your mind about what you want to do
with your life? Many things can factor
in:
Something you already have
experience in?
Something that came up in an
aptitude test or career counseling?
Practicum or internship?
*Entry requirements?
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SECOND STEP:
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Studying at a North American college is ge-
nerally more affordable than at a university.
However, the cost of studying can vary great-
ly depending on the area.
How much is the tuition? How long is the
program?
What is the cost of living?
What is the salary expectation after you
finish?
What are the job prospects after you
graduate?
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THIRD STEP:
LENGTH OF PROGRAM
Which outcomes are you looking
for?
Are you looking to immigrate, or
take your education back to your
home country?
Do you need a degree, or is there
a diploma which would give you
what you need?
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FOURTH STEP:
LOCATION AND ADVANTAGES
OF THE INSTITUTION
Public or private?
Urban or rural?
Leisure activities?
Transport infrastructure?
International focus vs local (diversity rates)?
Institution’s facilities?
Employment opportunities on campus?
Employment rates and industrial partnerships?
Student Organizations or Campus Life?
*Entry Requirements?
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