Name

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College Search Graphic Organizer

Directions: Before you begin your search, assess your own interests and qualifications, and then begin
researching colleges and universities.
Careers or College Major(s) that
interest me:

My PSAT, SAT, PLAN, or ACT

scores:

My GPA and Class Rank:

My extracurricular activities:

My out of school work or volunteer

experience:

Now, view a slideshow about different types of college:

I am interested in the following type of school: (check all that apply)
Rural

Military Academy

Small Liberal Arts College

Urban

Religiously Affiliated

Large Private University

Suburban/College Town

Historically Black

Large State University (in state)

Coed

Hispanic Serving

Large State University (out of state)

Single Gender

Community College (2 year

College)

Specialized School (Art, Culinary, or

Technical School)

Evaluate, which criteria are the most important to you:

1. I like to travel and explore new places

2. usually large state universities have good medical programs
3. I like large campuses

List three colleges that meet your criteria and visit their websites. Take notes on suggested topics as
well as things you do not like about each school. Also, list any questions you may have.
College
Notes

Location
Size
Environment
Admission
Requirements
Academics
Facilities
Housing
Activities
College Expenses

College
Notes

1.ECU

2.UNC-W

Location
Size
Environment
Admission
Requirements
Academics
Facilities
Housing
Activities
College Expenses

College
3.UNC-Chapel hill
Notes

Location
Size
Environment
Admission
Requirements

Academics
Facilities
Housing
Activities
College Expenses

Finally, highlight the names of the one school you are most interested in applying to.