Test Your Knowledge: Selecting a School

Summary: This quick quiz tests what you know about choosing a college.

Interactive quiz: Under 2 minutes

Who this is for: Juniors and Seniors

Quick Quiz:

Did you get the main messages from this section? Test yourself to find out…

The more expensive a college, the better it is for you.

You should know exactly what career you want when you enter college.

The longer it takes you to graduate, the more your college education is likely to cost.

All of the above

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It’s an easy application form

It helps maximize your chances of having an affordable choice

It’s a way to prove to yourself that ‘name brands’ don’t matter to you

It’s cheaper than a private college.

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It’s always good to have another safety school.

They might offer you more extensive scholarships to attract you.

The courses would be easier and you’d have more time to party.

Even less selective schools can have great faculty.

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Private college or university

State college in your state

State college outside of your state

Community college (provided you can transfer enough credits to the 4-year college you choose)

For-profit college

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