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The 10 Critical Steps to Choose Your College

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Day-by-day the cost of college education is frequently at the top of the list of issues that parent's must confront. But even today money should not be the only reason/criteria that you select a college. The ability of him/her to live within the philosophy of a college can make a big difference in their success. Most of colleges can put up an advertisement and send you a mailing every week but there is nothing like visiting a campus and talking to the faculty and senior students who have made a commitment to a particular college. The truth is there are over 10,000 colleges that a student can select from and all in India; very in size and mission.

There are 10 critical steps that will help you to select a college that meets your interest. These practices will help you to make a reasonable decision about the right college that you select. Here are the 10 steps:

1. Shortlist Colleges: Select as many numbers of colleges which meet you’re constrains like your marks, accessible distance or with hostel facility and specialization on your interest. Take the time to compare the colleges you have selected and what they offer.

2. College Tour: You must personally visit colleges which you’re choosing. When you go on a college tour always arrange a meeting with a faculty member, senior student and alumni’s community. Take several friends with you and go on a campus tour together. Sometimes it is good to get more than one perspective on the college you are visiting.

3. Classroom Lecture: Have look on a classroom lecture to get a sense of the class sizes and culture.

4. Faculties: Check if their professors teach classes or mostly teaching assistants. It’s playing vital in the quality of education. Another thing that you can do is pick up a few books that the faculty has written. These writings will reveal their opinions and thoughts. It is a great way to know if the faculty is keeping up with current trends.

5. Facilities: Check is they have sufficient infrastructure, library/lab facilities to accommodate your chosen specialization. Just have check of extra curricular activities if you’re interested. Make sure the beauty of a campus is not the only thing to consider.

6. Counseling: Ask if advising is mandatory or voluntary. Advisors can be a critical part of a student's success.

7. Word of Mouth: Ask how many students from your high school have attended that college. It could be a sign that your former classmates really liked the college. You should find ways to creatively engage in conversations with their students and alumni. You want to know how happy they are about their college experience. It's even better when you can talk with students who are in a particular major. They can share their success and also talk about their challenges with their major.

8. Word on Net: Check out what students and parents are saying about the college and study environment on the different blogs and discussion forums. Some colleges also offer CD recordings of several aspects of the college. Some colleges even offer a virtual tour of their campus.

9. Financial Aid: Plan your financial arrangements for the complete years of study. Always talk to the financial aid office after you have received their financial aid package.

10. Admission: Be updated the admission procedures and important dates with you’re chosen colleges. Most of colleges are putting out all kinds of information every day. You can go on to college websites/keep in touch with them.

And get ready to higher up your career in a right college and make you’re decision that you won't regret.

About Author: Janagaran is a Founder and CEO of Jadian Technologies and powered the Indian Education Portal in the name of Apsira.com to provide all about Indian Universities, Colleges, Degrees and Courses.

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2007-07-30T21:27:00.000+05:30

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Education In India

India has a long history of organized education. The Gurukul system of education is one of the oldest on earth. But now the system is divided into pre-primary, primary, middle, secondary or high school, and higher levels. For the schooling, the system have Schools & Bal Bhavans under the control of central and state boards. And the higher level of education will be provided by the Colleges under different Universities and also directly by the Universities.

Schools

A School is an institution where pupils/students learn from teachers. In most systems of formal education, students progress through a series of schools: primary school, secondary school, high school & higher secondary schools.

Colleges

A College (Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an educational institution. Originally, it meant a group of persons living together under a common set of rules.

Generally, colleges are located in different parts of a state and all of them are affiliated to a regional university. The colleges offer programs under that university. Examinations are conducted by the university at the same time for all colleges under its affiliation. There are several hundred universities and each university has affiliated colleges.

Universities

A University is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees at all levels (bachelor, master, and doctorate) in a variety of subjects. A university provides both tertiary and quaternary education. The word university is derived from the Latin universitas magistrorum et scholarium, roughly meaning “community of teachers and scholars”.

India have plenty of Colleges and Universities offering higher education opportunities. Here, we have listed them based on the following Categories:

Categories of Institutes

Here we have listed the Indian institutes by the following categories

Accounting Institutes	Medical Colleges (MBBS)
Agriculture Colleges	Medical Laboratory Technology
Air Force Administrative	National Institute of Technology (NIT)
Architectural Colleges	Nursing Colleges
Arts & Science	Occupational
Ayurveda Colleges	Oriental Titles
Business Schools	Pharmacy Institutes
CIEFL Institutes	Physiotherapy Colleges
Costume and Fashion Designing	Polytechnics
Defence Services	Professional Councils
Dental Colleges	Research Institutions
Distance Education	Siddha Colleges
Engineering Colleges	Specialised Institutions
Fake Universities/Institutions	Sports Education
Fine Arts	Teacher Training
Home Science	Technical Institutes
Homoeopathic Colleges	Training Institutions
Hotel Management	Travel, Tourism related Courses
Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT)	Unani Colleges
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)	Universities
Indian Statistical Institute	Veterinary Colleges
Industrial Training Institute (ITI)	Yoga & Naturopathy Colleges
Law Colleges

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2007-07-19T01:31:00.000+05:30

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