33 Factors to Choose a College - Debrief (P.6) by Miguel Sanchez

Daniel S. (97 Words).

jshen110 — 2025-10-09 20:52:01 UTC

As we near our senior year, the most important factor for me would be financial aid. Getting into a college and getting into a good colleges are great aspects to think about, however knowing how much tuition, other misc things that you would have to pay is also equally if not even more important. FAFSA and scholarships are very fundamental when you go to college, in a scenario like you get into a very prestigious college, obviously you would want the maximum cheapest rate you would want compared to paying with student loans or out of pocket.

Aiden Ruiz 124

aruiz443 — 2025-10-09 20:52:20 UTC

A lot of the factors made me rethink the school that I wanted because at the school I wanted to go too has a c- safety. Which is really low in my opinion and very concerning. I need a school with good safety so I have nothing to worry about the school. I put that saftey was very important to me because it can really make me feel at home. Another thing was the quality of the professors. This is because if the professors are okay I am not gonna learn that much. Why am I going to spend so much money to go out of state if the professors are not the best of the best it is such a waste of money.

Mason Moreland (89 Words)

mmoreland12 — 2025-10-09 20:52:28 UTC

Yes, some of the factors did make me reconsider some of the different colleges that I want to go to. This is because one of the main things that I want a college to have is affordability. This is because I do not want to pile up a large amount of debt even though my life has just started. Another factor is that I don't want to go to a college that is super small, or in the middle of no where, so this project made me realize that.

Nishan Rai (84)

nrai2_1 — 2025-10-09 20:52:41 UTC

When it comes time to make my final college decision, I think the most important factor for me will be the quality of that schools Finance program. This is because I want to major in finance and have a career in that field. On the other hand, the least important factor for me will be party life. This is because when I enter college, I will be too busy with my academic life and building my future to do something as inconsequential as partying.

Emma Morelos (word count: 115)

emorelos11 — 2025-10-09 20:53:07 UTC

I think when choosing a college most people might over-look the freshman retention rate. People think that the most important thing is the graduation rate but I think it is important to know how many freshman actually return to the college for their second year. Because if the school of your choosing has a low freshman retention rate than that is bad because it means most students dropped out after their freshman year. On the other hand if the school of your choosing has a high freshman retention rate that is good because it means that most freshman had a good enough experience to be able to return to the college for a second year.

Yocelyn Romo (89)

yromo12 — 2025-10-09 20:53:31 UTC

The 3 factors that most stood out to me were location, size of campus, and cost. Starting off with location, I want to live near my parents because I don't see myself living far. Just in case of an emergency I want to stay close. The size of campus matters to me because I get overstimulated easily and don't want to go to a huge school. The cost is the most important because I want to go to a school where I don't need to take out a loan.

Sara Bode (98 words)

sbode12 — 2025-10-09 20:53:36 UTC

Three factors that stood out to me the most in the article are admission rate, financial aid qualification, and cost. They seem pretty self-explanatory; however, they all mean a lot to me because in the past, I've noticed that schools with a lower acceptance rate tend to be more expensive. I am also planning to pursue nursing, which will be a few years in college, so I don't want to be stuck in student debt after I finally finish. A financial aid qualification because I want to be able to have access to scholarships and many more options.

Derek Chang (101)

dchang117 — 2025-10-09 20:53:41 UTC

The most important factor for me in a college is probably the reputation of the college and the opportunities the medicine department offers me. When it’s time to make my final decision, I’ll be looking at the school’s prestige (UCLA > CSUSM, for example), how good the career opportunities are, internships, average income of a graduate from that department, average debt, and what work studies are offered there. A factor that is the least of my concerns is the party life and greek life, since I plan to be in and out of college fairly quickly without much concern for social life.

Alyssa Anguiano (103)

aanguiano8_ — 2025-10-09 20:53:55 UTC

The top factor that made me rethink in what college I’m looking was Jobs right out of college because you can go to such a good college and get your degree but even after 4 years it may feel like you did it for nothing due to you not even being able to get the job, you spent all those years practicing for. Another factor was transportation because if I live off-campus would the school be able to pay for any transportation expenses, because it can really add up especially if I have to go on a bus or train there and back.

Annysa Cardenas (89)

acardenas12_ — 2025-10-09 20:53:56 UTC

The three factors that stood out to me and that ill take into consideration the most are Spirituality,location and cost.Spiriruality is really important to me because religion is a huge part of my life and I want to be surrounded by people who wont judge me for that.Location is always an important factor for me since I get home sick fairly easy and I wanna be able to visit often.Cost is also a huge factor since I dont want to be paying off student loans in my fifties.

Jacky Amezcua (151)

jamezcua5 — 2025-10-09 20:53:56 UTC

The three factors from the article that stood out the most to me were safety, course availability and location. Safety is my biggest concern when applying to college. I want to be in a safe area, where the crime rate is low and be able to walk around the city without being scared. Also, just so my parents aren ‘t so worried about me and how I am. Course availability is another one. I have to check what schools have the major I am majoring in, before even applying to the school. It will be pointless applying to a school that doesn’t have the program I want, and wasting my money. Lastly, location. I want to be in a big city where I can be able to do various activities outside of college. I want to be able to go out with friends and go to nearby cafes or shopping malls.

Rio Bailey (88)

rbailey2_19 — 2025-10-09 20:54:03 UTC

I think one factor that is largely overlooked is the jobs you can get right after school. Students often think about what they are going to do at school, and while they are there, but forget to consider what they will be doing fresh out of college. This is important because knowing what your options are gives you an opportunity to transition from being a student to becoming employed. Part-time jobs and job programs can also prepare you and let you gain work experience, which is extremely important.

Brayden Tu (107)

btu1_ — 2025-10-09 20:54:18 UTC

Personally the most important factor for me would be location. I say that because going to college is a big part of anyone's life and depending on where you put it will bank off of how much you will enjoy college and how much you retain as well. The second most important would be living on campus because what's important is where you live, depending where you live could make or brake your college experience. The last most important would be curriculum, say that because you need to be able to trust what you are learning and knowing that its going to help you in the future.

Giselle Sandoval 91

gsandoval6 — 2025-10-09 20:54:25 UTC

One of the main factors that made me rethink what I'm currently looking for in a college is the quality of professors. After reading this article I realized that many schools don't have the best professors and having good professors is important in college. They have the power in educating on how well you will know the material in your major. Which is why I believe this is important because I don't want to spend lots of money just to have a professor that will not help me in the future.

Daniel S. (101 Words).

jshen110 — 2025-10-09 20:54:31 UTC

Factors that people overlook very often are the "freshman retention rate". People often like I do, don't really care about whether if people come back to the same school or not as there are always programs such as the studying abroad, study by sea, and international exchange exists. Other schools like a given scenario such as Harvard, like dude when you get into Harvard I AM going to go there again. It is no question, otherwise freshman retention rate is one of the more underrated as the statistics often are not measured in many highly prestigious universities like UCs and Privates.

Melissa Marmolejo (111)

mmarmolejo13 — 2025-10-09 20:54:37 UTC

The factors I think the factors that will be the most important to me are cost, quality of professors. They are the most important to me when making a final decision for a college because I need to know how much money it will cost to be able to attend also this is where the quality of professors comes in. I don't want to spend so much money on a school where the professors aren't passionate about teaching their students. A factor that is least important to me would be party life. I want to focus more on school rather than being out for some time. Just until I get comfortable.

Elgar Lopez (76)

elopez752 — 2025-10-09 20:54:50 UTC

The least important factor in making my college decision is extra curricular's like party life or sports events. as these factors really don't affect my college experience academic wise. so they shouldn't be a decision breaking topic for me. but my most important decision is professors and their academic limits as. I wouldn't want to waste my time or resources on a class that doesn't really teach me at all. So academics come first enjoyment later.

Anahi Fabian (118)

afabian2_1 — 2025-10-09 20:54:52 UTC

I think the factor that will be most important to me when making my final decision is going to be the cost of the college. Money is an important factor for me because I don’t want to spend a whole lot of money for a college. I would like to save as much money as I possibly can, meaning I tend to look at the entire cost of attending a college because of how important money is to me. I think the least important factor for me is party life. Party life isn’t important to me at all. I do like parties but my main focus in college is to study and learn not to party all the time.

Lauren T (145)

ltesterman11 — 2025-10-09 20:54:56 UTC

I think that the least important factor to me would probably be Greek life. I don't really care at all about having Greek life at a college and I would even go to a college without it as a whole. To me I don't really see the need for it especially because it is just additional costs on top of everything else. You are pretty much paying someone to have friends and I don't really like that. My most important factor would be the Spirituality or the safety statistics. If I can go to a school that has religious beliefs I will always feel at home there and those are my favorite types of colleges. Safety statistics as well because I don't want to go to a school I feel unsafe in and have high chances of things happening to me or those around me.

Conor Cahill (80)

ccahill1_18 — 2025-10-09 20:54:57 UTC

think the 3 factors that stood out to me the most were school size, quality of professors and student faculty ratio. The reason I chose these was because I feel this directly correlates to the education you want and how I learn. I learn more when there are less people around me so the teacher can focus on me more specifically. Quality of professors is a given because you obviously want a good professor when paying for an education.

Mason Moreland (82 Words)

mmoreland12 — 2025-10-09 20:55:04 UTC

I think that there are many different factors that a student overlooks when applying for a college. One of the main factors is the cost of the college. This is because most of the time when a student is trying to get into a college, they often overlook the the cost of the college, and end up not being able to go, or they just end up having a huge amount of debt to pay off after they get out of college.

Lusine Parsadanyan (369)

lparsadanyan1 — 2025-10-09 20:55:13 UTC

As Senior year comes closer, the factors that will guide my college list the most include cost, admission rate, freshman retention rate, safety statistics, and quality of professors and the department of study. The first major factor that I will consider is the acceptance rate for a college. If a school has a competitive admission rate that does not secure attendance, it is important that I apply for a safety school along with reach schools to ensure admission into a university. The next aspect that will impact my decision is tuition. To prevent being stuck in debt after college, it is important to consider the price demand of a school and your ability to stay on top of payments. In addition to price, I will pay attention to the safety of a campus. Since I will likely be far from home and on my own, I want to ensure I will be safe on campus and that the crime rates will not be high and affect me. Also, retention rate is an important factor to consider as it shows how many students return to a college after their first year. If this rate is low, it can reveal whether the college is a strong school or if many students were not satisfied. Lastly, I will consider the quality of teachers and the department of my major because this is the distinguishing factor for becoming a highly educated and competitive student. Without educated and skillful professors, you will not earn the right guidance or support to reach your full potential. Also, if a school does not have a strong reputation for your chosen field of study, it is important to avoid these schools to be able to get into an environment fit for your career path. This will likely be my biggest influential factor as to whether or not I will apply to a college, since I want to thrive in my chosen major, so the college needs to be able to provide a strong environment. In sum, these factors are extremely important, and I will research them through college pages and trusted websites like Niche to make a well-rounded decision, as college is a major part of our lives.

Conor Cahill (79)

ccahill1_18 — 2025-10-09 20:55:20 UTC

I think the factor that will be the most important in the long run is size. The reason is because I cannot focus when there are a ton of people around me. However I feel like the bigger schools have more resources too so I will have to choose what I think will work for me. The least important factor to me is definitely Greek life. I just do not see myself ever doing that while going to school.

Nalani Hellriegel

nhellriegel1 — 2025-10-09 20:55:27 UTC

One factor that will be most important for me when I make my decision for a college is Safety Statistics. Safety is very important because you don't want to feel uncomfortable when you are at the college you choose to go to. Especially if you pay lots of money to go to that school you should feel safe walking around campus. Demographics is the least important for me because I don't really care about other demographics while for some people it can be very important for them to make a decision.(91)

Melody Prudente (103)

mprudente11 — 2025-10-09 20:55:40 UTC

Some factors that made me rethink what I'm currently looking for in a college is Safety stats, and Alumni network. I didn't consider these factors when I was looking into colleges. I thought of Location, graduation/acceptance rate,size of campus, and cost. Those were my top Factors. But now it's changed. Safety stats are is important to me now. I want to feel safe wherever I go, and not worry about being harassed. I didn't know about the Alumni network factor. But if I want to be someone one day, I have to have a stronger connection with people because they're the ones that are going to help me.

Nikki Navarro (83)

nnavarro62 — 2025-10-09 20:55:44 UTC

The most important factor out of the 33 factors for me is safety. Safety is the first thing I will look for when exploring different colleges because while other factors like education, classes, etc. are important, I don’t think it's worth going to a risky school just because they have all those other factors. The least important factor for me is either party or Greek life. Those things don’t really interest me because I'm not going to college just for parties or sororities.

Tayler Grillo - 117

tgrillo1 — 2025-10-09 20:55:44 UTC

Some factors that I think will be the most important in making my college decisions are the quality of the professors and location. The quality of professors will be at the top of my list to look at when applying because I feel if I'm paying a lot of money to get an education, I want to get it right. The location is a big one because I want the school to be near essential places like a grocery store or a park to hang out. The least important to me are the Teaching Assistants. This is mainly because if my professor is doing a good enough job I don't think the TA would be very necessary.

Emma Morelos (word count: 127)

emorelos11 — 2025-10-09 20:55:50 UTC

Something that made me rethink all the colleges I am wanting to apply to is the safety rating. I never considered that there might be times in college where I will be fully alone and walking at night to the library or home from a given place. I never realized the importance of safety in college because in high school we are not at the school at nighttime you are in familiar places at night. But in college, it becomes very unfamiliar and almost concerning not knowing what is around you. I think this is one of my big factors now when choosing where I want to attend for college because I want to feel safe and comfortable in college without having to worry about my safety.

Aiden Ruiz 151

aruiz443 — 2025-10-09 20:55:51 UTC

A factor that will be the most important to me is the location and the safety. I wanna be able to go to a school that is considered safe and kids actually can learn without feeling like something bad is going to happen to them. The location is also important because I do not wanna go to a school that is considered like in a bad area where there is high crime rates. I wanna feel at home. Something that is least important to me is the party life. I do not care about partying if I'm going to spend so much money to go out of state I'm going to focus on my education that is what I'm paying to do. I do not wanna lose track of my education by partying I just need to work and work so I can graduate and continue my life as an adult.

Bianette Magdaleno (131)

bmagdaleno2 — 2025-10-09 20:55:56 UTC

I believe a lot of students overlook the reality of being a college student in general. As kids I feel like we are used to being in a bubble the whole time and we are excited about the thought of college but the reality is far from easy. As a college student you have to juggle your adult life and falling behind isn't much of an option anymore. You have to discipline yourself because there isn't going to be anyone there to do it for you. You also have to understand the cost of providing for yourself and be less dependent on anyone and be more independent. College in general is a huge shift in your life and you're going to have to be able to know how to handle it.

Sophia Ozuna- 88

sozuna1_ — 2025-10-09 20:56:35 UTC

A factor that I consider most important when it comes to my final decision when picking a college would be the curriculum. When choosing a college I believe that it’s most important to choose a school with your interests. I am really interested in pediatrics so I want to pick a college with a good nursing program. The least important factor in my opinion would be Greek life participation. Greek life isn’t anything I am interested in and I don’t think it's a priority when choosing a college.

Derek Chang (122)

dchang117 — 2025-10-09 20:56:48 UTC

The three factors that stood out to me the most were location, cost and safety. For location, I would like it to be in a seasonal area, unlike here in SoCal where there normally aren’t any large differences in weather. I would also like it to be in or near a larger city, so that movies, restaurants and other amenities would be nearby for convenience. If possible, I would like it near the coast. For cost, I would attend only if I could afford it without the need for student loans and/or if I had enough money and merit to attend comfortably. Safety is an all-around concern, since I would like to live in an area without a high crime rate.

Yocelyn Romo (77)

yromo12 — 2025-10-09 20:56:55 UTC

Yes, the cost made me rethink what I'm looking for in a college. I know every college has a price to pay. After doing some research on how much tuition is for most CSUs, I think its best if I start off with a community college. It will be cheaper and I wont need to worry about taking out a huge loan that will be hard to pay off. I don't want to worry much about debt.

Hope S (95)

hsevern1 — 2025-10-09 20:56:57 UTC

One factor from the article that stood out to me a lot was probably safety statistics. It is easy to forget that you need to be careful and aware. Not knowing where you are especially if you are not local can put you in a situation you don't wanna be in. Another one that stood out was quality of professors because they can define your future and education. Lastly, obviously course availability stood out to me because why would you go to a college that does not have the course or major that you want.

Jacky Amezcua (102)

jamezcua5 — 2025-10-09 20:57:16 UTC

The factor that is the most important to me when it's time to choose a school would be freshmen retention and the least important Greek life. It’s important to check on the percentage of freshmen students who return back for their sophomore year. This information can tell a lot about the school, whether their academics are great as well as the professors or if it’s a rough school and shouldn’t even consider applying to. Greek life isn’t important to me since I don’t see myself being part of it. Especially since you have to pay, just made me less interested in it.

Mason Moreland (80 Words)

mmoreland12 — 2025-10-09 20:57:18 UTC

I think that there are many different factors that would guide what college I want to go to. However, the two main factors for me would be the acceptance rate, because this will mainly reflect on how large of a chance I have of getting into that specific college, and the second being the cost. This is because the cost will greatly impact the amount of colleges that I can get into because I won't be able to afford it.

Conor Cahill (84)

ccahill1_18 — 2025-10-09 20:57:22 UTC

I think without a doubt the factor that will guide me the most is size. On one hand I can’t learn too well when I am surrounded by a ton of people but it’s not that bad. But on the other hand I would probably enjoy a big school a lot more than a small one. More activities, resources, things to do would help me be more happy and even productive. In conclusion, size is what matters most to me when picking a school.

Sara Bode (107 words)

sbode12 — 2025-10-09 20:57:22 UTC

A factor that is very important to others but not to me is spirituality. I have a lot of respect for others, for their religion, they are, however, I was never raised being religious, so it's not a priority for me or my future. Another one would be party life or Greek life. I am paying a lot of money and attending college to learn and focus on getting a degree, so party life is not a huge deal for me. If it is a big thing at my school, it's fine, and it's fine if it's not a big thing. Either way, it doesn't concern me.

Isabella Fernandez (84)

ifernandez53 — 2025-10-09 20:57:25 UTC

As senior year is approaching I think that one of the factors that I will consider the most is the professions and majors that the school offers. Although currently I am still not too sure about what exactly I want to go into, I have an idea of areas I might be interested in. As senior year is approaching I want to be more sure on what I want to do and be able to pick colleges that offer what I am looking for.

Nishan Rai (129)

nrai2_1 — 2025-10-09 20:57:32 UTC

The three factors that stood out most to me were Freshman Retention Rate, Quality of Department of Study, and Location. Beginning with freshman retention rate, it is important to me that their rate is high so I know if the school is good overall with things such as campus life and professor quality. If people are leaving for another school, I know that school is one I should avoid. With the quality of the department of study, I want it to be of high quality, as that is what I want to pursue in life and get a career in. And lastly, for location, I am a big city guy. So if a school is in some farmland in the middle of nowhere, thats a no go for me.

Canek Perez (97)

cperez43_ — 2025-10-09 20:57:32 UTC

I think one of the factors that are usually overlooked are probably application fees. I know that many people almost ignore the differences between the prices from other schools but it is really important to pay attention to the prices. Most of the time students apply to schools and have to pay for an application even though they probably have low chances of getting in. People have to pay more attention to the application fees because it can determine how the school is and it can also help you make a better decision when choosing your school.

Erick Ceja 82

eceja5_1 — 2025-10-09 20:57:40 UTC

Yes, some of the factors did make me rethink what i'm looking for in a college because many of the factors included made me think more about stuff that hasn't crossed my mind. The location and weather in a different state made me rethink going anywhere with a cold and rainy climate. Another factor that made me rethink choices was jobs right out of school. If my peers are mostly employed It will hopefully encourage me to get a job as well.

Zaid Cruz (151 words)

zcruzperez1 — 2025-10-09 20:57:41 UTC

Out of the 33 factors, the top 3 that stood out to me would be the quality of professors, student per faculty ratio, and the alumni network. The quality of professors are important because you would obviously need a good professor to teach you the material. If you are stuck on a problem and need help, then a good professor would guide you to the answer. I also believe that the student-faculty ratio would be important because the more adults there are to help you, the less stressful it will be for a student. Finally, the last factor that stood out to me was the alumni network. It stood out to me because the size of your schools alumni can depend on how easy it will be for you to find a job. A strong alumni network can give you a higher chance which is why it stood out to me.

Brayden Tu (91)

btu1_ — 2025-10-09 20:57:53 UTC

I think when choosing which college you want to go to the one factor the most over look would be curriculum. I think that students look at the professor more than they look at what they are going to learn. For example, they have a website for looking at ratings of a professor. When they should really be looking at the curriculum and seeing whether or not that college has what you need. An example would be going to UCSB for business and when they are more focused on marine biology.

Annysa cardenas (86)

acardenas12_ — 2025-10-09 20:58:11 UTC

The factor that will guide my college desision the most is location.Ive always been close with my family and very reliante on them for my needs and I feel that if I go to a school out of state I wont be able to adapt.I want to stay close to home so I can visit my family whenever I feel and I want to be with my family on holidays. I feel the college locations atmosphere isnt a problem for me its just proximity from home.

Pixie Vlaming (123)

pvlaming1_ — 2025-10-09 20:58:19 UTC

The 3 factors from the article that stood out the most to me was Jobs Right Out of School, Greek Life Participation, & Admission rate. Jobs right out of school stood out to me because I do not know what I want to do for my future career and I want to be able to do something I will enjoy. Greek life participation stood out to me because I want to learn more about being in a sorority. Admission rate stood out to me because I don't want to apply to a school that has a low admission rate because it could be wasting my time, if it is a low admission rate there could be a chance I don't meet there standards.

Giselle Sandoval 103

gsandoval6 — 2025-10-09 20:58:30 UTC

I think one of the main factors overlooked when choosing a college is the student to faculty ratio. Many students dream of going to big well known schools which is good and all but I believe there needs to be a realization that the more known the school is the bigger amount of students that will attend that school. For example going to a well known school like Berkeley will be harder to get that 1 on 1 time with your professor for help. While with smaller schools the classes are much smaller and it is easier to get one on one assistance.

Daniel S. (175 Words).

jshen110 — 2025-10-09 20:58:37 UTC

Safety is very crucial for me when picking a college. A given example would be UC Berekely or UCB formally, it has one of the best programs on campus and I believe it now withholds the title of best UC school as of now on top of UCLA. Although all these statistics like food, price, and education plays into the stirring pot, safety is absolutely needed as well. Many newspaper articles have featured UCB to be one of the worst UC school campuses to study as frequent crimes are committed weekly. Stabbing, Shootings, and others often occur on the campus thus proving and making me rethink despite having one of the best engineering programs and majors. So overall, I do not believe I should solely base a school off of just their education, academics, tuition cost, and others but safety as the #1 crucial factor to enter a good college. UCB on the side note is located near Oakland, which is in the top 5 cities in the state for having the worst crime rates.

Elgar Lopez (81)

elopez752 — 2025-10-09 20:58:42 UTC

I think Department of study is a big factor that could make me rethink my entire plan on where I should attend college for my major. It could be a massive campus with thousands of students but it doesn't mean the quality of your time studying will improve and it was important to attend a school

with a well-established department. A program with a great reputation and impressive research opportunities, as opposed to a program that was mediocre or brand new.

Nalani Hellriegel

nhellriegel1 — 2025-10-09 20:59:00 UTC

Three factors from the article that stood out to me the most were Sports Participation, Safety Statistics, and lastly Transportation. Sports participation is important because I want to go to a school with lots of school participation. Safety is important to me because I want to be safe walking around the school I pay for. Lastly, transportation is important because how would I be able to get to class and back to my dorm/apartment. (75)

Tayler Grillo - 84

tgrillo1 — 2025-10-09 20:59:09 UTC

I feel many students severely overlook course availability. Many kids think they can apply to a university or college and get all the classes they want or need for their major. When looking at the major you're interested in, look at the class sizes and when the first day to apply for them is. The truth is, the classes fill up fast and this all needs to be looked at and planned ahead of time so you as a student get the courses necessary.

Emma Morelos (word count: 146)

emorelos11 — 2025-10-09 20:59:12 UTC

Three things that stood out to me from the article was safety, freshman retention rate, and cost. First off, I want to be able to feel safe somewhere that I will be attending for four years of my life. I do not want to be worried if I need to walk home. I am also worried about the freshman retention rate because it is important to me of whether or not freshman's returned to their school after freshman year. That shows me how their first academic year went. It shows me if this is a common string of people leaving after freshman year. The last thing is cost. Cost is always a big factor in schools but especially in private schools. I want to attend a private school so knowing how much it will cost out of pocket and with financial aid is important to me.

Melissa Marmolejo (97)

mmarmolejo13 — 2025-10-09 20:59:36 UTC

The factors that made me rethink what I am currently looking for are jobs right out of college. It's important to look at the percentage of students who get a job right after graduation. Depending on the school you go to, they may have programs that are great for students, so they have the opportunity to find a job. They can also help with the transition from being a student to a full-time job. Graduating but also getting a job right after makes you feel complete as you're ready to actually start doing things in your field.

Agustin Castro

acastro30_ — 2025-10-09 20:59:41 UTC

The factor that will be the most important when I make the final decision will be the cost of it. The cost is important to me because I don't have 40k right off the bat. It always depends how I'm going to pay it and how much I will be paying if it's by payments. Also if my parents are going to help me or If I make enough money from my job that I have to pay for it myself. It will always be my top priority on my list. The Least important will be party life because I'm not that type of person to go to parties all the time. I wouldn't be interested if they invited me to a party. I would rather put in the work and get ahead rather than being late at night. (139)

Lusine Parsadanyan (230)

lparsadanyan1 — 2025-10-09 20:59:46 UTC

The factors I think students overlook the most when choosing a college include safety statistics and the quality of professors. Many students apply to a college for the name, rigour, or price, likely ignoring how safe the campus is or how educated the teachers are. It is important to consider safety since students will be spending the most time on the college campus, so they need to ensure the environment is comfortable and education-centered. Also, since you will likely be far from home and independent, you want to pay attention to how safe you will be, as there have been a lot of incidents at colleges in the past. Along with this, it is important to ensure professors at your school of choice are qualified with both teaching skills and real-world skills so that they are capable of providing you with a good education. Researching teachers at a college will help ensure you don't get held back from your full potential because of others. As a college student, you need the support and guidance from your professors to essentially become a strong and well-educated student. Before this project, I didn't consider these aspects either, so I believe others will likely forget about them as well. With this in mind, it is important for students to complete the right research before picking their college by considering these aspects, along with many others.

Melody Prudente (140)

mprudente11 — 2025-10-09 20:59:59 UTC

The factor that will be most important to me is Safety stats and Acceptance rate. When I apply to a college I want to have a good percentage of getting in. What's the point to applying to a school that has a very low acceptance rate and that has so many other students competing to get in. I want a fair chance but I also like a challenge. Factors that aren't important to me when applying to a college is Greek life, or Party life. Yes living with a group of people would be cool and nice, but I think I would prefer my own space. Parties are fun but I don't care for them. I'm going to a college for a reason and that reason isn't to party. Yes parties would be cool, but I don't care for them.

Derek Chang (107)

dchang117 — 2025-10-09 21:00:02 UTC

As I near my senior year, I’ll be looking into cost more and more as I accumulate more awards, merits and scholarships. If possible, I’d like to attend a high-ranked UC like UCLA, UCB or UCSD, or an East Coast university with public health/medical engineering as a major. My biggest concern would be cost, for all transportation, moving, room and board, etc. I will attend the most prestigious, reputable school I can within the limits of my financial aid, since most schools at my match level have a transfer program that lets me pay the base tuition amount while attending another school either in-country or abroad.

Lauren T (150)

ltesterman11 — 2025-10-09 21:00:03 UTC

As I am in my senior year some factors that will guide me the most are going to be the freshman retention rate, safety statistics, spirituality, and quality of the department of study. Freshman retention rates are very important when I will be researching because I don't want to go to a school where many 1st years drop out. Safety statistics I will research the amount of crime in the area, around and on campus, and then determine if it is to much for me. Spirituality I will research by looking at what percent of the students are in what religions and if they have any religious clubs around campus I could be apart of. Lastly the quality of my department of study I will research by looking at how many graduates there are in my line of study and look at reviews online of what previous students have said.

Yocelyn Romo (84)

yromo12 — 2025-10-09 21:00:05 UTC

The most important factor for me would be cost or location. I want to go to community college for the first 2 years to save money for the future. I don't want to worry about being in debt. For example, taking out a loan. Loans can be difficult to pay off and can take years to fully pay off. Especially if you're just a young adult. The least important factor to me would be meal plans because I can just pack lunch from home.

Hope S (79)

hsevern1 — 2025-10-09 21:00:13 UTC

I think most students over look factors like Quality of professors. They are definitive of your education and future, and have a big impact on your college experience. Another one is Teachers assistance, when a college student is the one grading your work or teaching the class when the teacher isn't there you have to be careful because they lack teaching experience. But it can be a good thing depending on there knowledge and enthusiasm of being a TA.

Agustin Castro

acastro30_ — 2025-10-09 21:00:22 UTC

The three factors that stood out to me was the alumni network because you can have connections from different types of people. It can also help you find a job right off the bat when you graduate from college. You will always need to have connections with people all the time. Another factor was the safety statistic because it's important to be safe all time and not have something happen to you. The last factor is school size because depending on the size of the school will determine if the teacher will look at you and care about you. (99)

Rio Bailey (90)

rbailey2_19 — 2025-10-09 21:00:25 UTC

Some of the least important factors, in my opinion, are party life, Greek life, and spirituality. I am not interested in choosing a school just to make friends or party; I am looking for education. Spirituality can be important, but that is something I can be involved with personally and not communally. The most important factors, in my opinion, are location, curriculum, and the quality of the department of study. I am prioritizing going to a school that is both convenient and reputable in the major I wish to pursue.

Nishan Rai (85)

nrai2_1 — 2025-10-09 21:01:11 UTC

The factor that will affect my college search the most will be cost. I am not filthy rich, so I need to know that the school costs a reasonable amount in comparison to the quality of education it provides. I plan to research this further by asking my brother and friends in college questions, as they have already been through this experience. I also plan to research the location of my possible future school,s as some locations have more costly surrounding facilities than other locations.

Canek Perez (92)

cperez43_ — 2025-10-09 21:01:44 UTC

I did open my mind to new ideas and being more aware after reading about the application fees. I honestly don't want to spend much money when going to college and I don't want to waste my time. I'm going to pay more attention to what I apply to so I don't waste my money trying to get into something that I have low chances of getting into anyway. After reading it, I realized that I could determine what schools I can get into and what school I will get into. I

Anahi Fabian (120)

afabian2_1 — 2025-10-09 21:01:46 UTC

Three factors that stood out to me the most were cost, financial aid qualification, and safety statistics. I say cost stood out to me because I do not wish to spend a whole lot and it will be important to me looking at the cost of the colleges I wish to apply to. I say financial aid qualification stood out to me too because I would like to receive a lot of financial help and not be in a whole lot of debt. I say safety statistics stood out to me as well because I want to attend a college where there is a lot of security since I don’t want to be fearing for my safety while attending college.

Jacky Amezcua (87)

jamezcua5 — 2025-10-09 21:01:55 UTC

Reading the factors did help me rethink what I am looking forward to in college. Most of the stuff I read, I never thought about considering the quality of professors or the freshmen retention. Being able to know about other things to consider when looking at colleges will help me have a better understanding on what exactly my ideal school is but also apply to the schools that fit my requirements. It would be useless applying to a school that doesn’t satisfy my needs, and wasting $80.

Sara Bode (175 words)

sbode12 — 2025-10-09 21:02:07 UTC

A factor that will guide my college list the most would be cost and admission rate. Of course, I want to focus on a school with my major and that is close to home; however, I want to be able to stay out of debt as much as possible while being near my family if need be. It would also be very difficult to be away from my dog. Cost isn't a huge deal for me, as I am sure my tuition will already be paid for because of my dad. I am not sure if it is true for sure; however, my father fought in a war and gained some issues from it, such as hearing issues, permanent back pain, etc. Because of this, I have been told that my siblings and I will have our tuition paid for. I wish I knew what it's called when this is done, and I'm still not sure if it's a real thing, but if it is, it will be very beneficial for my siblings and me.

Bianette Magdaleno (84)

bmagdaleno2 — 2025-10-09 21:02:14 UTC

Reading all these factors about college didn't really make me rethink anything about college but it did make me more aware. There are many colleges out there and that is amazing to know and see. I feel like as long as you choose a college the suits you is setting yourself up for success because you will be motivated. I believe some of these factors listed aren´t as important to others and that in general will help people choose the right college for them.

Aiden Ruiz 177

aruiz443 — 2025-10-09 21:02:15 UTC

The three articles that stood out to me the most was Quality of professors, safety statistics, and course availability. The reason why is because I want to go to a school with great professors people that are the best of the best and I will get the best education for myself. The reason why I put course availability is because the classes I need to take for my job I want to be able to know that I am going to get in those classes because if I don't what is the point of even going because I am not going to spend so much money to take classes that do not benefit me. The last thing is safety because I want to go to a school that feels super safe. I can just go get my education without the risk of anything bad happening to me that will ruin my chance of learning. I need to attend a school where there is very little crime and bad things happening so I can focus on my education.

Brayden Tu (105)

btu1_ — 2025-10-09 21:02:15 UTC

When it comes to choosing which college I want to go to the first thing that I think about is location. I want to be close to home, but also far from home. I think that the least important factor for me would be Greek Life. Nothing against it, it's just something that I am not interested. I think that Greek Life is really for people who go to college to party, not saying I won't just saying that I would want to go to college just so that I can get the education that I need make my future the way I want to.

Sophia Ozuna- 107

sozuna1_ — 2025-10-09 21:02:18 UTC

Three factors that stood out to me most were curriculum, student faculty ratio, and safety statistics. When choosing my college I will pay most attention to the curriculum and schools that fit my major. I also consider the student faculty ratio an important factor to pay attention to because you either like small classes or don’t mind having a bigger ratio. Personally I will pay attention to colleges with small class ratios because I prefer smaller classes. Safety statistics is important because I would like to know what kind of environment I will be living in and I want to know I will feel comfortable and safe.

Zaid Cruz (76)

zcruzperez1 — 2025-10-09 21:02:36 UTC

A factor that I think students most overlook when choosing / applying for a college would be the department of study. A lot of students (in my opinion) would want to know what certain colleges have to offer, especially if it is something that is in their department of study. I believe it is overlooked due to its importance of having good programs with good reputation and its opportunities to help students find / pursue their future career.

Nalani Hellriegel

nhellriegel1 — 2025-10-09 21:02:48 UTC

I think some factors that most students overlook when choosing a college is safety. Safety is my most important factor but some overlook it when applying because they are more focused on academics while safety is very important. Another factor people look over is transportation. Most people get to college when they think they have everything planned out but they forget how they are getting to school. Some schools don’t allow students to have cars which is important to know if you live off campus.(85)

Erick Ceja 95

eceja5_1 — 2025-10-09 21:02:54 UTC

I think the factor that will be most important to me is location while the least important will be studying abroad. The location of my future school is very important to me because my goal is to attend a school in a big city and sunny weather. Staying far away from my family is something I would not want to do and staying close to them for support is ideal. Studying abroad will be least important to me because being out of the country would be too overwhelming and doesn't seem like my ideal school.

Nikki Navarro (92)

nnavarro62 — 2025-10-09 21:02:58 UTC

I think a big factor that students overlook when choosing a college is getting a job right after college. Some people think that going to college will insure you a career but that's not the case. When you're going to college with a not so good education, you may find it hard finding a job right after. That's why when you look for colleges, you should look for schools that are great in your area of study. It may not sound important now, but it will help you in the long run.

Rio Bailey (77)

rbailey2_19 — 2025-10-09 21:03:07 UTC

The factor that will guide me the most in making a decision for college is most likely the quality of the department of study. I really want to go to a university that is strong in the major I choose. I don’t want to go to a school that is known for law if I want to study biology. I'm going to make sure the university I choose is known for its biology/medical excellence and programs.

Giselle Sandoval 107

gsandoval6 — 2025-10-09 21:03:32 UTC

When looking into colleges one of the main factors that will be least important to me is Greek life. I believe it is nice that many people enjoy the college life and join a sorority or fraternity. Although I believe Greek life isn't for me. Id want to focus on my studies and try to do my best in college. One factor that will be important to be when applying has to be the acceptance rate. Many schools have low acceptance rates like ivy's and if I believe I'm not able to get accepted then I wont apply because its a waste of money on an application.

Hope S (80)

hsevern1 — 2025-10-09 21:03:37 UTC

Yes, some of these factors have made me rethink or think a little bit more about what I am planning on for college. Such as, transportation. I do not want to go too far away and not have a car because some colleges do not promit that on campus. Also ubers can be very expensive. Also safety statistics, I do not want a unsafe college experience and graduate with out any life threatening problems, especially if I am far from home.

Annysa Cardenas (87)

acardenas12_ — 2025-10-09 21:03:40 UTC

One factor that I over looked but now know is super important is safety. As a women I know how important it is to feel safe and confortable.college is going to be my second home so I feel its important to look up insidents and crime rates in the area before I atten the school I do.It feels good to know that most colleges have resources to make women feel more conforable when alone and this factor is somthing that I definitly need to look into more.

Isabella Fernandez (103)

ifernandez53 — 2025-10-09 21:03:41 UTC

Some of the factors did make me rethink what I'm looking for in college. Specifically safety, location and transportation. The main reason why these factors made me think is that some schools I originally wanted to go to have a low safety. Location has always been important to me because I want to stay close to home considering I have 2 dogs to take care of. I want to be able to use my car and drive on campus while also being able to drive to places like work and find a way to support myself without relying on my parents so much.

Melissa Marmolejo (88)

mmarmolejo13 — 2025-10-09 21:03:42 UTC

I think the factor students overlook when choosing a college is freshman retention. They tend to overlook this factor because they don't really focus on how many freshmen go back for their sophomore year. They are more focused on how many students get accepted. They should look at this factor because they need to be aware of why the freshman decided to come back or decided not to. This can be academic pressure, and they didn't pass their freshman year. Or they didn't like the overall school life.

Tayler Grillo - 77

tgrillo1 — 2025-10-09 21:04:04 UTC

There were a few factors that made me question and rethink my top places of interest for college. One of my top schools had a really bad location and that made me concerned for my safety and enjoyment if I were attending that school. Another factor is course study, this is because some schools I liked didn't have a lot of classes following my major in a way that will set me up best for my future.

Agustin Castro

acastro30_ — 2025-10-09 21:04:36 UTC

As I approach senior year the factor that I will research the most I can is the cost and the financial aid to be able to get enough money to go to school and barely to pay anything. I will research by asking my counselor how I will get help with money so I can go into college without paying barely anything. I want to find the right college and the least costly college that I don't wanna pay a lot and be in debt. (84)

Lusine Parsadanyan (335)

lparsadanyan1 — 2025-10-09 21:04:47 UTC

The factor that I think will be the most important when I make my final decision for college is the quality of the department of study and the location. Personally, I think it is essential to go to a college that is known for a strong reputation in your specific major, since you want to get the best education possible to pursue your future career successfully. For example, I personally want to go to medical school, and to do so, I need to become a competitive student with a strong education. This strong education is rooted in the college you choose, so consider your major and the rank your school has for successfully supporting your chosen department of study. In addition, the location of the college is important since it is a major factor in providing you with good opportunities for career and personal growth. Depending on the city your college is in, it can prevent the opportunities available to thrive outside of school, like jobs and internships. This will hold you back and influence your preparedness negatively, so I would prefer that my college of choice be in a bigger city. Location also affects safety and crime rates, and since I will be on my own, I will make sure the environment is safe before settling at the college. In contrast, the factors that I think will be the least important when I make my final decision for college is party life and sports participation. My goal for college is to get a good education to help me with my career path, so I am not interested in whether there are parties or not. I would prefer a college centered around education and goals that will help students become successful and stable in life, so parties and school should not mix to cause distractions. Also, I am not interested in sports, so this aspect doesn't impact me. The college I choose will likely be more focused on education rather than its reputation in sports.

Pixie Vlaming (113)

pvlaming1_ — 2025-10-09 21:04:50 UTC

I think that some of the factors make me rethink what I am currently look for in a college because there are many things I look for in college. I want to be able to be at a safe & large school. I want helpful professors, Greek life, extracurricular activities, etc. A lot of schools do and don't have those exact wants, but anything can change my mind when wanting to go to a specific college. Some party schools aren't ideal for what I am looking for, but there are many other things that have benefits. I want to be able to get my degree and get a job right out of school.

Lauren T (96)

ltesterman11 — 2025-10-09 21:05:31 UTC

I think when choosing a college most students look over is the graduating class indeptness. This factor is the amount of dept students after graduating from certain schools are in. This is important because if a lot of people who graduated from a school are in debt then you most likely will be too. Dept isn't a fun thing that you are going to want to be in and can be pretty hard to get out of. It is a burden that you won't want to have for super long and most students don't understand that.

Bianette Magdaleno (90)

bmagdaleno2 — 2025-10-09 21:06:34 UTC

I think the most important factors for me are location, acceptance rate, and cost are most important to me. The least important to me in general is party life and Greek life those things dont call me more stand out to me because that is something I am not looking forward to. In the end my most important factors will make or break if I choose a school because I want to be close to home and I want to be able to afford the school I want to attend.

Sophia Ozuna- 88

sozuna1_ — 2025-10-09 21:06:58 UTC

A factor that made me rethink what I am currently looking for in my college is the number of working students. This isn’t something that I’ve thought about when researching colleges. Working in college is something that I would want to consider and now I know that I should look into how many students at that college work. It's good to know students are able to manage work and school at this specific college. It also made me think to look into opportunities that the college may offer.

Canek Perez (80)

cperez43_ — 2025-10-09 21:07:53 UTC

I think the most important thing for me is the admission rate. It's like the first thing I look for when looking at colleges. It gives me an understanding of how competitive this school is and how well the curriculum might be. My least important thing is probably the student indebtedness. I know some people might say it's important but I don't think that I will pay much attention to it because I will already be worried about other debts.

Melody Prudente (88)

mprudente11 — 2025-10-09 21:08:15 UTC

The three factors that stood out to me the most when I read the article were Transportation network, freshman retention rate, and Cost. Alumni network is important to me because I need a strong connection with people to get myself to be someone. Freshman retention rate it also important because it's the amount of freshman that came back to continue their college path. Cost is a key factor because I don't want to finish college in debt. I want to have a clean slate and start my career.

Lesly martinez

lmarmartinez1 — 2025-10-09 21:10:16 UTC

For me the most important factor in making my final college decision would be the cost of tuition and financial aid, because I want to make sure I can afford the college without too much debt. The least important factor would be party life. Although it's really fun, especially to go with friends I would rather focus on my studies and future career first. If I'm heading to college it would be to lock in instead of getting distracted and I'm also not really a party person as well.89

Anahi Fabian (76)

afabian2_1 — 2025-10-09 21:19:45 UTC

One factor that I think most students overlook when choosing a college is transportation. I think this is the most overlooked because students will need to get around school and it will be really hard especially if a student doesn't have a car. Students should be able to know how to get around the college they are attending and they won't be able to if they don’t know the transportation that is offered at or near colleges.

Alyssa Anguiano (98)

aanguiano8_ — 2025-10-10 16:15:05 UTC

A factor that many students may overlook when choosing a college can be Graduation Rate, because graduating is more important than where you go, you can go to your dream school but then find out that many of the students that go there don’t even succeed to be able to graduate. Another factor can be Student to Faculty ratio, this basically means how many students are in a class, being a very large class can make you partly invisible to the professor or be in a smaller class of 30-40 students where your professor can formally know you.