If you are looking to apply to college, either to start in September of this year, or else when term starts next year, or it is your son or daughter who is excitedly looking forward to leaving home for their first time and stating on their path to adulthood, then you have certainly come to the right [lace.

Here, for your information and, of course, reading pleasure, are the top four hot tips for choosing a college for 2022 and beyond.

1.    Pay Attention to College Rankings

Even though it is obviously a priority to choose a college, or indeed other academic institution, which offers the most exciting and interesting undergraduate program which fits in with what you are looking for, college rankings are still an important element to consider.

One of the best ways to ascertain your chances of being awarded a place at your chosen college is to utilize the reputable and renowned acceptance calculator at campusreel.org, which will you give you the best insight into the likelihood of being offered a place.

2.    Research Student Accommodation

Naturally, you will more than likely be spending the majority of your time as a student, especially in your freshman year, either inside lectures and classrooms themselves or else socializing with your new classmates and friends.

However, your accommodation and specifically your own private bedroom is virtually the only space where you proverbially recharge, and therefore it is crucial to ensure that the accommodation options provided by your shortlisted colleges suit your purpose and character.

3.    Look Into the Quality of the College Library

Although this third point may seem slightly less relevant than the other tips on the list, it is actually incredibly important to find out about the academic provisions and quality of the college library, especially if you are on a budget and are unable to buy outright all of the recommended reading materials.

An added bonus of any college library is that it has a café on site too, so when you are spending hours and hours preparing coursework or revising for an examination, you can access refreshments without having to pack up and leave.

4.    Ensure Your Chosen Subject is Right For You

There is simply no point in dedicating three years of your life to a subject in which you are entirely uninterested in and lack passion and commitment to, and although for some people this situation seems somewhat preposterous, it is true that some people just choose a subject for the sake of attending college.

Some top tips for ensuring that the undergraduate degree program you have chosen suits your interests and your character includes, but are not limited to, the following:

• Brainstorm a list of subjects that you enjoy and feel connected to
• Research some of your dream career pathways and see what subjects relate to them
• Assess your personal strengths and weaknesses in terms of your knowledge area