Do you know what you want to do with your life? That’s a tough question but regardless of what you want to do for the rest of your life you should get a university degree now. You will make more money, according to the most recent US Census 51% more, and move ahead faster.

How do you know what college to attend? Here are a few questions to start thinking about to help select the college that is right for you:

1. Should you go to college near home or in another state? What options are available online?

2. Are small schools a better fit for my needs or should you look at big schools?

3. Will you need financial aid?

4. Is a suburban or rural setting better or a city based campus?

5. What programs are of interest to you? Liberal arts or a more focused program?

6. How does your school rank overall with other schools?

7. Is there a career services office? Can you find out the percent of people who get a job after graduation?

8. What extracurricular activities are available? Do thy have the ones you like?

9. Do they have on campus or off campus housing available?

10. Is there a professor that could potentially mentor you one on one to develop your career interest?

11. Extra credit: Is the school financially secure?

Once you start thinking about the answers to these questions, you can help focus on the college that is best for you!