Which College Is Right For You?

Steven Miller

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About This Quiz

You had a big decision when you tried to figure out whether or not you wanted to go to the college in the first place, now you have to try and figure out what college would be best for you. These types of things are massively complicated. It isn't just about how good a college is, and how much a degree from it would help you in the future, it is also about a lot of other things, such as much the college costs, where it is located, and so on. You might want where you go to school to be far from home so you don't have to deal with your family, or you might want it to be close by so your parents can make you dinner and do your laundry on the weekends.

But that isn't all. You have to figure out whether a college has a cool party scene, or whether it has a lot of attractive people of the appropriate sex for your interest. You might even worry about if it has a good theater or arts department, or whether or not it has a good college football team. There are so many things to figure out. Take this quiz and find out which college is right for you.

Which part of the United States is most appealing to you?

Northeast.

Midwest.
West Coast.

The South.

Which subject are you most interested in studying?

The easiest one.

I have no idea.
Business.

Law.

How important is it that your school has a strong athletic program?

That is very important to me.

I could absolutely care less.
It's important to me that they have athletics. I don't care if they're good or not.

It's pretty important, but I will find the tailgate party no matter what.

Which high school clique would best fit you?

Nerds.

Alternative.
Cool kids.

Jocks.

What was your high school GPA?

Under 3.0.

Between 3.5 and 4.0.
Between 3.0 and 3.5.

4.0 or better.

Which extracurricular activity were you most involved in during high school?

Homecoming, Prom and the planning of other special events.

Student council.
I didn't do any extracurricular activities.

Sports.

How are you going to pay for school?

The trust fund should cover it.

I'm getting a scholarship.
I'm going to have to work to pay for it.

My parents will pay for all of it.

What was your favorite subject in high school?

Lunch.

Gym.
English.

Math.

Are you absolutely certain that you know what you want to major in?

I'm fairly certain, but I'm open to other ideas.

I have no idea what I want to study.
I'm completely sure.

I'll probably change my major a bunch of times.

How important is your school's party reputation?

That is not part of my decision process at all.

It's fairly important to me. Although, I'll probably be too busy for much partying.
This is the number one consideration for me.

There has to be some amount of fun going on.

Are you going to be more focused on good grades or having a good time?

I'll have a lot on my plate, but I do want to have fun when I can.

I will be looking for a balance between the two.
I'll be totally focused on having a good time.

I'll only care about getting good grades.

Which mascot fits you the best?

Pelican.

Pilgrim.
Don.

Wolverine.

Are you going to join a fraternity or sorority?

I'll pledge one, but it will mostly be for the connections.

I may or may not. I haven't decided yet.
I have no interest in joining a fraternity or sorority.

Of course, that's where some of the best parties take place.

How big is your social circle?

I have a huge circle of friends. I know everybody.

I'm friends with a handful of people.
I have a decent-sized group of people I'm close with.

I have a couple of close friends.

Are you going to have to work a job while you're going to school?

I'll probably pick up a part-time gig along the way.

Yep, maybe more than one.
No, I can focus completely on my studying.

I may pick up a small job that allows me to make more social connections.

Which student enrollment size sounds most appealing to you?

22,000.

24,187.
13,449.

44,718.

Do you want to live on or off campus?

I'd rather commute to campus.

I'm good with either.
I may live on campus at first, but I'm getting a place off campus in my later years.

I want to live on campus.

What's the highest amount you're willing to pay per credit hour?

$2,000.

$1,400.
$50.

$550.

How likely are you to receive a scholarship for athletics?

I suppose it's possible, but it's highly unlikely.

There's a high probability of that happening.
There is no chance of that happening.

I'm not counting on it, but it might happen.

What are the chances that you will get a scholastic scholarship?

It's possible, but I'm not holding my breath for it.

Unfortunately, that's not going to happen.
I'm hoping for a partial scholarship for academics.

That is pretty much a given.

How much money do you or your parents have saved for college right now?

I've got the first year covered.

None.
I have tuition mostly covered at this point.

We have it covered. I could even go to graduate school on what we have saved.

Which campus description is most appealing to you?

A beautiful rural setting with a rich history.

A few buildings where classes take place.
Downtown in a big city.

A mix of classic architecture and natural settings.

Which career path is the best fit for you?

Construction.

Entrepreneur.
Advertising and sales.

Politician.

Where did you score on your SATs?

1400 to 1450.

Above 1500.
Below 1400.

1450 to 1500.

Where would you rate your math skills?

Top of the class.

Above average.
Poor.

Below average.

How advanced are your vocabulary skills?

I know the best words.

I get by reasonably well.
I'm working on expanding my vocabulary.

I have an advanced knowledge of word usage.

Are you good with computers?

I have minimal interest in computers, but I do know a fair amount.

I know a bit about computers, but I'm very interested in expanding my knowledge.
I have advanced skills when it comes to computers.

I don't know much, but I get by.

Would you consider yourself to be a creative and artistic person?

I'm not really all that creative.

I definitely have a creative side.
I am totally an artist. I love creativity.

I'm a pretty creative person, but I wouldn't call myself artistic.

How likely are you to start your own business?

I don't really see that happening.

It might happen. Who knows?
I've already started one.

There is a high probability of that happening in my lifetime.

Which type of school fits you the best right now?

Party school.

Ivy League school.
Community College.

State University.

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