[nabs-l] where to start

[Sofia Gallo]

I used the Big future website to narrow down in terms of major, size,
location, etc. Then I looked at other "statistics" that were important
to me like graduation and retention rates, and then I looked into the
specific websites of the schools that were left on the list. Comments
from students on the Princeton review also helped. When looking at a
college website I looked at if there were student groups I was
interested in, department websites, etc. Then I did more research such
as through the Princeton Review to try to learn a little about the
environment of each school. When I had about 15, I just visited. But
again, everyone has different priorities so it is hard to generalize a
search process.

Sofia

On 9/22/14, Lillie Pennington via nabs-l <nabs-l at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> Hi Precious,
>
> I am basically in the same situation as you right now. First as others have
> suggested, if you tell us what you are interested in, don't want to go, and
> where you do want to go (if you have a preference), we may be able to give
> you contacts to talk to.
> What I have done to start my list of schools is to google accredited
> socialwork schools in Kentucky. If you are considering teaching or
> something
> with accreditation this may help you; if not, then you could use tools like
> career cruise (which I have a subscription through thanks to my public
> library), big future, or other college finders.
>
> Also, a book I would recommend, even if you are not a b student is
> b+grades,
> a application. I found this book extremely helpful.
>
> If your guidance counselor is approachable, I would recommend trying to set
> up an appointment.
> Also, the PSAT is a little under a month away (October 15th for me) so if
> you are not registered and don't have college board accomidations approved,
> I would recommend getting those done ASAP and trying to get a braille
> practice test or some other review materials.
>
> HTH
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nabs-l [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Precious via
> nabs-l
> Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 11:30 AM
> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
> Subject: [nabs-l] where to start
>
> Hi Everyone,
>   I just started junior year, and I've been thinking about, or worring, to
> be more accurate, about college hunting.  I already know what fields I want
> to major in and have an idea of places I don't want to go in the country,
> but I don't know where or how to begin looking for colleges and deciding
> which ones have the best programs I'm interested in.  I don't want to be
> behind when it comes time to apply.  Do you have any tips?
> Thanks,
> Precious
>
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