33 Factors to Choose a College - Debrief (P.1) by Miguel Sanchez https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk Please respond to 3 questions and each response has to be a minimum of 75 words with the exception of the last question. en-us 2025-10-05 02:27:47 UTC 2025-10-11 04:55:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f468-1f4bb.png Michael Salazar msalazar16_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3623996867 I think the factor that students overlook when choosing a college is the freshman retention rate and quality of professors. The freshman retention rate shows how engaging and how much people really want to stay there. If the rate is low you might want to think again about college because there is some reason people don't want to come back. The quality of professors can fully decide how good or bad your year is and i dont think people look into that until it's too late.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3623996867 Cohen Tullis ctullis1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3623999458 I think the quality of professors is the most overlooked factor to students. Many people choose colleges based on location, prestige, or campus life, but they rarely consider who will actually be teaching them. A great professor can turn a dull subject into something inspiring, while a bad one can make even the most interesting topic unbearable. To figue out who the good professor are at these schools go to ratemyprofessore.com which gives info on whether a teacher is good or not.

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]]> 2025-10-08 16:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3623999458 Sophia Rossell srossell1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624000152 Some factors that I think students tend to overlook when choosing a college are graduation rate and graduate/professional school options. I think many students don’t consider the graduation rate of the college which is really important. If the rate itself is low, then that's a good indicator that the college itself might not be good or too hard to complete the course all the way through. Without completing college all the way through, there is no point. 

]]> 2025-10-08 16:54:08 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624000152 Sienna H shensley1_4 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624000358 I think the most important factor to me will be money. Honestly, I believe this will be the most important to me because no one has unlimited money, and I need to pick something affordable but also a college I will really enjoy going to. I think the least important factor when it comes to picking a college will be the number of food places on campus. I think this because it wont matter to me how many food options are on the campus, It would matter to me the options and whats around it.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624000358 Angel Jimenez ajimenez2810 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624000858 The most important factor for me when I go to college will be financial aid. I need to be ale to afford college, I don't want to go into a lot of debt to be able to go to college. My least important factor will be demographics. In Southern California, we already have a hotpot of different people. I'm used to being with people from every demographic, so I don't really care about demographics in college. Wheather it be mostly this demogragic, or a bunch of different ones, I don't mind it. (117)

]]> 2025-10-08 16:54:37 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624000858 Lory lfranco410 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001112 A factor I think most students overlook when choosing a college is the quality of the professors. I don't think students even think about that when going into college because they're more focused on the cost or area or size of the school. I think the quality of the professors is really important. You're there for the education and to get prepared for your career. If the professors aren't that great you not going to really understand or learn as much as you would need to.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:54:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001112 Adrianna Shrubb ashrubb1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001244 Some factors that stood out to me the most were finding the right college for you. I think a lot of students tend to go to the most popular party school and not much for their academics. The prompt helped me to remind myself of the true meaning of why I want to go to college and the career I want to pursue. In the article, it also shared how you should look for the cost in everything and be smart about where you put your money. (87)

]]> 2025-10-08 16:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001244 Michael Salazar msalazar16_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001246 A factor that made me rethink what I'm looking for is study abroad and student to staff ratio. I want to go to a school where I can get into a study abroad program and travel across the world. I want to see what it's like living away from everything I know.  I want a school with a low student to staff ratio so I don't feel like a number in my classes. I want to be able to have one on one teaching with the professor so I can fully learn.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:54:54 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001246 Andrea Barajas abarajas151 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001754 A factor that made me rethink what I am currently looking for in a college is safety. I am thinking about going out of state or somewhere far. If I am going to move into another state all alone with no knowledge of how things are there I don ´ t really know what I am getting myself into. Am I going to be protected by crimes on campus or near campus? Especially since I am a girl going to be moving on my own. Another thing that definitely made me rethink was the meal plans. What if I have to pay a lot of money for meals that I do not like. I do not want to be eating out everyday and I want to at least try to have a healthy diet.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001754 Yuleydi Mina ymina2 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001869 The factors that I think students overlook the most when choosing a college are financial aid qualification, cost and location. Some students come from a low income family where they cant support the student to pay for higher education. So the students rely on the financial aid qualification, and that's when cost comes in. If the school has a high tuition price, it scares the student and overlooks at the colleges. Location, for some I think this is also a big factor when it comes to selecting one. They want to explore their options and overlook them.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:55:24 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001869 Johnny D jdiaz4110 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001976 The factor that I think will be the most important is cost and least important is demographics. When I finally chose what schools I want to apple to I want to make sure it isn’t too expensive. If I get a diploma thats all that matter not how expensive it was to get the diploma. I think that demographics is the least important though because I don’t care who I am around and feel like I could make friends with anybody. (81)

]]> 2025-10-08 16:55:30 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624001976 Evan F efrancisco2_3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002016 I think students overlook transportation when choosing a college. I know some schools don’t allow their students to have their car for their first year because many freshmen have to live in dorms. However, when touring a campus students could be surprised how big the campus is. They have to count on walking around campus or using other sources of transportation. I know when we visited CSUN we saw people using skateboards, bikes, and scooters.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:55:32 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002016 Eleni Ortega eortega103 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002141 I think the most important factor for when I make my final college decision is the quality of professors. I think this because I've always learned a lot better when I have had a better teacher. When I've had a not so great teacher I've always found myself struggling with the work and it's always been difficult so I think this is the most important to me. The least important factor to me is meal plans because I don't really think I would get a meal plan unless it's required. I would find cheap accessible food for myself so I can have it ready to go.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:55:38 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002141 Jillian Miller jmiller345 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002314 Three factors from the article that stood out to me the most were jobs right out of school, course availability, and location. These factors to me are the most important factors of choosing a college because the goal after college is to get a job and choosing a college with a high percentage of students getting a job related to their major is crucial. Course availability is also major because some students are busy working part-time jobs outside of school to pay for tuition so being able to attend class at a certain time is important.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:55:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002314 Anthony Benavente https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002802 I the the factors most students look over are the locations becasuue they want to live and be in a nice, safe area. I also think they check the safety because everyone wants to be in a safe environment. And I also think they check the quality of professors because they want a good teaching professor. After all, if there's not a good teacher or you just don't like them, you're not going to enjoy the class.

]]> 2025-10-08 16:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002802 Nicole Smith nsmith332 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002993

  • FAFSA: This stood out to me because I think learning about FAFSA and grants is really important. Grants are when you are awarded money and don't have to pay it back. However, a student loan is when you are lent money and you must pay it back with interest. You can even get a job on campus to help me debt and / or tuition.

  • Study Abroad: This really interested me because I always found studying abroad and going out of the country to do your school work super faciniating. I personally wouldnt study abroad only because I was to be with people I know, but I'm very jealous of people who get to experience that.

  • Does the college have high-quality professors?: This stood out to me because I never really thought about it. I think making sure your professor is a good one and that they will teach you properly is super important because I know how frustrating it is to have someone who doesn't know how to teach.

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    • ]]>     2025-10-08 16:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624002993     Jack Norton jnorton1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003581 3 Factors that stick out to me the most from the article was location, school size and sports participation. There is 2 places I really want to go to school and that is somewhere in Arizona or Texas where it is very hot which I could deal with. But also growing up I always liked the snow and the cold so it would also be very fun to go to a school near a place I could ski after my classes. The school size I do not want to be at a small school where I know a lot of other people and a lot of people know me. I want a bigger amount of students and bigger class sizes. Lastly sports participation, is one of my biggest factors because I want to experience the college football and other college athletics atmosphere from the students perspective. (146)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:56:43 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003581     Sammy Magana smagana121 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003742 I think most students overlook the job part after college. In the article when it says you should go somewhere you can find work after and when choosing a major see where you can find work most. I think for me that really puts it into perspective because after college it must be hard to find work but I think going somewhere you can find work after is easier. Going to school somewhere you can find work after is good because then you can also intern there over the summer and get that work experience which makes you more competitive. (100)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:56:51 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003742     Sienna H shensley1_4 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003899 I think a factor that most college students overlook is the driving on campus for first years. Not a lot of people think about this when choosing a college, but I personally think it's something worth looking at. You may not want to walk everywhere a whole lot and may wanna drive. And it could be too late when you pick a college and they don't allow you to drive on campus.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:56:58 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003899     Ian Tucker itucker11 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003963 The most important factor when making my final college decision will be ultimately based off of how much it'll be and if I'm sure the college will be a good fit for me. If I choose a school i'm going to want to make sure its a price that fits into my budget without putting on any type of debt. The least important factor for me when it comes to college is any type of diversity. I honestly think diversity would make the school better but it doesn't play a factor for me.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624003963     Corsten Victoria cvictoria11 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004263 The factor I think students overlook the most is the freshman retention rate. I think this because this shows the percentage of freshman that come back for there sophomore year. If you look at this you can see how easy it is and how much the freshamn like it because if it is low that you may need to concider other colleges. If it is a high percentage, then this means that they are satisfied with the college and would be a good option.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:57:13 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004263     Melissa Torres mtorres24_16 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004491 The three factors that stood out to me was on campus living, location, and course of study. These stood out to me because I think that if I go to a college that is far away from home I can't just go back and forth everyday so living on campus could be a good thing to look for in the college. Same goes for location, I'm still not sure if I want to be far away from home or if I want to be independent and explore but there is many benefits about being close and far away from home. Course of study stood out to me because I want to go to a college that has a program in what I want to major in and it's important I research each college I want to apply to so they have what I need. (144 words)


    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004491     Sophia Rossell srossell1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004671 Yes, some factors did make me rethink what I’m currently looking for in a college, those factors being the graduation rate and the jobs right out of school. I think the graduation rate is important to look for in a school because a high rate means many students were able to complete the course and go on to do something with their degree. Additionally, the jobs right out of school are important too because without having a job, it’s really hard to make money and start a life. 

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004671     Reese Shaver rshaver18 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004697 I think that some factors that students overlook are the quality of professors, school size, and cost. I think many students overlook the quality of professors. They just want to get into there dream school and go party, and if you get stuck with a bad professor and you fail the class, you could be on probation.  Students also overlook the school size because if you have a class on one side of the campus and you have to walk almost a mile to the next one that would be a pain.

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    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:57:31 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624004697     Angel Jimenez ajimenez2810 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624006501 I think a factor most people overlook is probably safety. A lot of people want to go to big cities, but unlike here in camarillo, crime rates are higher in big cities. LA, NY, CHI, these big cities have a lot more crime than Camarillo. I think people don't take into account that their university will be in these areas, and that outside the university is a whole different world. (90)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:58:27 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624006501     Jack Portillo jportillo1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624007405 The 3 Factors that stood out to me were Admission rate, Graduation rate, and school size. The reason these factors stood out to me was because Admission rate could sorta give you and idea of does this school accept a lot of kids or is it harder to get into. Graduation rate stood out because people want to go to a school where many people have graduated from. The reason for this is because people don't want to spend money just so they wont graduate or their professor sucks. Lastly, School size stood out because that's gonna determine how many students are in your class and if you don't like a lot of people you should look for a smaller school.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:59:06 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624007405     Gavan Williams gwilliams142 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624007493 Three factors that stood out the most to me from the article on the 33 college factors. The first factor that stood out to me was the alumni network. This stood out to me because I learned that having a good alumni program can help you not only in college but also outside of college. The next factor that stood out to me was spirituality, because I learned that some schools have you sign a spiritual contract. Lastly, the third factor that stood out to me was working students. This stood out to me because I learned that schools will offer work on campus for students to do and encourage it.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:59:10 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624007493     Cohen Tullis ctullis1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624007555 When becoming a senior and deciding on colleges that will help me fit in the best there have become a small number that are leaning me towards one college rather than another. Some of these factors are graduation rate, sports participation, extracurriculars, cost, financial aid, and curriculum. Curriculum is most important because when I am paying for college, I want to get the best education of my major. Those other factors are important but the curriculum will be the major factor for my decision. 

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    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624007555     Johnny D jdiaz4110 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008240 The factor that will guide me in choosing a college the most I believe is quality of department. I want to go somewhere my major is known for having a good reputation and good in teaching it. Location will also be a big part of the decision because I want to stay on the west coast and not be too far away from home. I would like to be by myself still though so I can feel what it is like to live by myself and have freedom. (88)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008240     Darling Barrientos Perez dbarrientos1_2 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008412 The 3 factors that stood out to me the most were studying abroad, Transportation, and Cost. The reason I chose those 3 factors as my most important was because one I love to travel and throughout middle school and high school I grew up moving a lot. However, I enjoy seeing different places and cultures. That's why I would consider choosing to study abroad or maybe just going to a different state. Another important factor would be Transportation if I were to get there how would I get from point A to point B. That's something to think about; I could save up for a car to help me get to places faster and more efficiently. Finally, the third factor is Cost. Growing up cost was always an important topic and thing to worry about in my family. So, I would love to either receive a scholarship, get a job or save money to help the cost of college or university.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 16:59:46 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008412     Jillian Miller jmiller345 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008774 A factor that made me rethink what I'm looking for is graduation rate and student to faculty ratio. It is interesting to see the retention of students to a college and how many of these students actually complete the full program over the course of four years. The student to faculty ratio also makes me consider if I want to attend a bigger or smaller school and if I want a more intimate setting or a bigger classroom setting. (79)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008774     Michael Salazar msalazar16_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008834 I think the most important factor to me is the money and how well known their program is for my major. If the college is freakishly expensive I will not go because I don't want to be 100,000 dollars in debt. I want a school with a well known program so that I know I'm getting my education worth. The least important thing is meal plan because I am going to cook my own food anyways.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624008834     Anthony Benavente https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624009149 Three factors that stood out to me the most were that you can take courses in the middle of the day, at night, or during the weekend, but this is only offered by some schools. Another that stood out to me was that some courses are going to be taught by student aides. This stood out because students from the school can teach you. The last one that stood out was getting a job right after high school. It stood out because your going to have to balance work and school work and have enough energy for both.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:00:18 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624009149     Sienna H shensley1_4 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624009302 The factor that made me rethink what I'm looking for in college is the college safety factor. I see myself staying out late hanging out with friends, and studying late at the library. I genuinely believe that safety at your college is extremely important and not something to overlook. After reading the article, I now think about how much im gonna look into the college saftey becuase i would much rather go to a safer college than an unsafe one.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624009302     Nicole Smith nsmith332 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624009677 I think a factor that students overlook when looking at colleges is the professor quality. Knowing that I never really thought about it before makes me think that others don't either. Making sure you have good quality professors is important because you want to ensure that you are getting all the knowledge you need and that you write down the right info. You dont want to have a professor who is struggling and / or doesnt have a clue what their teaching is super frustrating. Even if the teacher knows what they are doing and just doesn't teach it well, you want to make sure you don't get one of them. Looking into the college professors is something people should prioritize more. (121)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:00:43 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624009677     Yuleydi Mina ymina2 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010003 Yes, the factors made me rethink what I am currently looking for in a college. The cost the location and the financial aid qualification. Since I am coming from a low income family where my parents cant really provide me with a ton of money to pay for college/ University. I have the option to apply to financial aid and I know for a fact that I will be able to receive a good amount of money and be able to go to a good school. Even if it's far away, the location won't matter to me as long as I get my tuition paid and everything is covered.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010003     Eleni Ortega eortega103 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010020 Three factors from the article that stood out to me are course availability, jobs right out of school, and freshmen retention rate. These stood out to me the most because I've never really thought to hard about these and never looked into them that much. I think they're a really big important thing too look at considering they're big things towards your college life. Course availability is something that is good in a college because you could be working a lot and need a flexible schedule for school even though it will be tiring. I've never really looked into how many people get a job right after school because it's something I never thought hard about but it is something important because if the rate is low that would be a school I wouldn't consider going to. This also goes towards how many freshmen do come back after their first year because if the rate is high then that means the school would be good and people really do like the school considering they're coming back.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010020     Lory lfranco410 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010217 The quality of professors, size of campus, and the cost of schools definitely stood out to me the most. I think a lot of students tend to forget why they are in college in the first place and pay attention to things like party schools. I think the cost is something almost everyone struggles with. Money has a lot of value and you would want to take the least amount out of your pocket so it's really important to be safe with your money and spend it on the right education. You also want to be educated greatly and be comfortable for the next 4 or more, or less, years.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010217     jack Portillo jportillo1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010570 I think most students forget to think about the college’s alumni network when they are choosing a school. An alumni network is all the people who graduated from that college, and they can really help you in the future. They can give advice about jobs, recommend you to companies, or even help you find internships. A strong alumni network can make it easier to start your career after you graduate. Most students just look at the location, the sports teams, or the dorms, but they don’t realize that alumni connections can make a huge difference later in life.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010570     Sophia Rossell srossell1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010675 Some factors that I think will be the most important to me when choosing my final college decision are the cost and graduation rate. I really don’t want to be in debt when finishing college, and ultimately want to be able to start my life almost immediately. Additionally, I want to have a good chance of finishing school until the end. Some factors that I would least consider are the student-to-faculty ratio and demographics. It wouldn’t matter too much to see if there is a diverse campus or not because I’ll focus on my studies.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:01:25 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624010675     Destiny Reyes dreyes23_3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624011473 The 3 factors that stood out to me the most are Quality of Professors, Course of Study, and Study Abroad. Quality of Professors is extremely important because you can have the easiest class but if you get a bad professor that class wont be as easy anymore or that beneficial. I am speaking from experience from one of my college classes. Course of Study is also very important. If you want to be a Vet why would you go to an engineering school. You need to pick somewhere that has programs and classes based on what you are trying to be and trying to accomplish. Lastly study abroad. Study abroad is very important to me because personally that is what I'm trying to do in college and I ts been my personal goal since I was younger.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624011473     Ian Tucker itucker11 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012267 The factor that made me rethink what I was thinking was hearing about there being meal plans and possibility not having the ability to eat good food if I don't pay enough attention. As one of the most overlooked factors, the meal you eat before a test or on a day-to-day basis effects your learning capability more then talked about. Food is fuel for your brain, if you choose a school with a meal plan that already has bad reviews for not being malnourished enough then chances are you'll have issues trying to study and learn.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012267     Jack Norton jnorton1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012681 I believe that freshman retention rate is the factor that students overlook the most when choosing colleges to apply to. Freshman retention rate is the percent of freshmen students that return for their sophomore year. If the freshman retention rate is low that means that there is something that may be uninteresting at that school or they struggle to give freshmen a good experience at college. One example would be the quality of professors or the lack of school activities. (80)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:02:45 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012681     Corsten Victoria cvictoria11 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012726 The factor that will be least important to me come decision day is the curriculum and the most important factor will be the location. Curriculum is not that important to me because I can adjust to anything and do not really mind. Also I really won't be paying attention to that as there are other important factors. Location is the most important to me on decision day because this is my final decision on if I want to be close to home or go far away. This is a huge decision and in my opinion the most difficult to make.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012726     Melissa Torres mtorres24_16 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012759 I think that the most important factor for me would be financial aid. I know that my family alone wouldn't be able to afford my whole college years so I really have to look into applying for scholarships and financial aid so I can get the help I need before it's to late. I don't want to end up in debt and have to back back student loans after I graduate so I want to do everything possible to earn as much as I can. The least important factor for me is Greek life participation, I'm not really interested in joining any sororities in college because they don't interest me and i think I shouldn't be worried about it when I go to college. (124 words)


    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:02:48 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624012759     Gavan Williams gwilliams142 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013438 I believe what will end up being the ultimate deciding factor for my college choice is going to be the cost. This is because a lot of schools are very expensive, and with the benefits you get towards your tuition with being in AVID, it could make a smaller schools tuition almost free for me, because of that it influences if im going to go to a expensive dream school right out of highschool or if I will go somewhere cheaper first. I think the least important factor for me will be where its located because me personally I dont care how close or far away I will be from camarillo.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:09 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013438     Evan Francisco efrancisco2_3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013541 I think the factors that will guide my college list the most is my major. I want to get into nursing when I’m older so I’m going to go to a college that offers BSN. For example, I know that some colleges like CSULB,CSUCI, and UCLA have really good nursing programs. I want to learn more schools in California that also offer the BSN. I plan on just looking at colleges that I’m already familiar with and researching on their websites for the majors that they offer.(88 words)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:13 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013541     Ni'Liyah Watson nwatson217 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013658 I think the 3 factors that stood out to me the most were course availability, location, and the quality of the professors. Course availability to me is one of the most important because it'd be good to know what programs I can take during the day and what programs I can't take. If I want a certain program I'd want to see whether the school provides the program and what time during the day. Location is another big factor for me because where you go to school can affect how your mood is and how comfortable you'll be when attending the school you chose. Lately, the quality of the professors is very important because nobody wants a bad professor. If you'r paying to attend a certain school then you want to make sure the quality of your education is the best you can get.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:19 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013658     Reese Shaver rshaver18 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013705 A factor that will be most important to me will be the cost.  I don't want to go to a school that's going to be so expensive and then i go into college debt.  I cant just go to a school that costs 90k a year i have to spend my money wisley.  A factor that is least important to me is the meal plans.  I can just make my own food at my own place that would be way better than the school food.

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    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013705     Andrea Barajas abarajas151 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013746 I think that some factors that students may overlook are the meal plans. They don ´ t really think about what they are going to eat and overlook it. On a day to day basis are you going to be eating out? Or are you going to be eating the food that is provided for you. Another thing that I think students may overlook is the freshman retention rate. It is important to know if all freshmen that apply there actually stay there all 4 years. It is also important to know what the average income is after graduation.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624013746     Adrianna Shrubb ashrubb1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624014152 For most people, the cost of college can be expensive, especially if you want to attend a competitive college or a more popular college. I want to go out of state, so I know it'll be a little more expensive, but the major I want to major in is more popular in another state and gives out more opportunities to students studying that major. Reading the article gave me a view of how much it will cost to attend a college. (81)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:41 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624014152     Johnny D jdiaz4110 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624014194 A factor I think that students overlook a lot is admission rate. Students will blindly try to apply a school they think they can get into and expect to get in when they don’t take into account their GPA and extracurriculars. If it is lower than a 20% you should know you are a top 20 percent caliber student. If you don’t know if you will get in you are just throwing money at them from your application fees. (79)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:43 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624014194     Jack Portillo jportillo1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624014284 I think the most important factor will be financial aid. Paying for college can be really expensive, so I want to make sure I can afford it without too much stress. Getting good financial aid can help me focus on my classes instead of worrying about money. The least important factor for me will probably be demographics, like how many students are from different places or backgrounds. I think I can make friends with anyone, so that doesn’t really matter as much. Money and scholarships are way more important for me.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:03:47 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624014284     Cohen Tullis ctullis1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015283 I think the most important factor for me when applying for college is cost and curriculum. This is important to me because there isn’t unlimited spending money that I can put into college. I know I will have to do extras to make up the cost of money. Curriculum is also very important because I want to have the best opportunity with my major. The least important factors for me are Greek life, religion, and demographics.

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    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:04:31 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015283     Nicole Smith nsmith332 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015376 One of the factors that made me rethink my plan is the study abroad program. Although I'm not sure if I want to study abroad yet, I want to be given the decision too. I think being able to study somewhere out of the United States is super interesting, and I would love to be able to participate in it one day. I also want to make sure I'm looking into a school that will make it easy for me to study abroad, not one that will make it super difficult. I don't want to have to pay extra for it. I think CSUN charges the same for regular tuition and study abroad, so looking into a school like that will help me. (123)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015376     Angel Jimenez ajimenez2810 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015484 The three factors that stood out to me the most were graduation rate, freshman retention rate, and jobs after college. First, graduation rate, it doesn't matter if you go to college if you don't graduate; it's something I didn't really think about until the article. Second would be the freshman retention rate; if students don't come back to you after their first year, then there must be a problem with the college. I didn't know about this term until the 33-factor article. Last would be jobs after college; college doesn't matter if you can't find a job for what you studied. If the college helps, great; if it doesn't, then less great. You should look at the percentage of people who find a job after the college they went to; the higher it is, the better it is for you. (200)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:04:40 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015484     Maleah Gonzalez mgonzalez7310 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015747 I think the least important fact would be the Demographics. As long as I am in a school that has a good mix of culture then I will be fine. I think it would be cool if I got into a christian college but it is not my number one priority. The most important fact that I am looking for in a college is Size of Campus, I do not want a college that is so big it will overwhelm me. I would like a college that has classes of 40 students.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624015747     Sammy Magana smagana121 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016107 I think most important thing for me is location. I want to stay close to home but I dont wanna be too close. I want to venture off and be my own person but I also want to stay close enough to come home when I want to. Least important for me is probably sorority’s. I get distracted really easily so I wouldn’t want to go to a major party school because then I feel I would go off track. (80)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:05:07 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016107     Darling Barrientos Perez dbarrientos1_2 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016615 For sure, a factor that made me rethink about college was the student to staff ratio. I hadn't realized that there are so many students in a classroom and it would be hard to communicate or have one-on-one time with your professor. I wouldn't mind attending a big school, however, I know I work best when I am able to ask questions and allow the teacher to talk to me and figure out a problem. Another was looking into safety statistics because I would want to make sure that my safety is a top priority and I wouldn't want to stress if something bad were to end up happening where I live.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016615     Jillian Miller jmiller345 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016617 I think the factor that students overlook the most when choosing a college is the quality of professors and quality of the department. I have heard stories of students dropping out of classes because of their professor and the curriculum so looking their reviews online by current students and past alumni can be helpful to choosing a specific college. Reviewing the quality of the department of your area of study is important especially if its established and renowned. (78)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:05:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016617     Eleni Ortega eortega103 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016656 Some factors that made me rethink what I'm looking for in college is the graduation rate, size of campus, and the location. I really find the graduation rate important because if the graduation rate is really low that would be a school I wouldn't consider going to because it shows the school isn't that good and people are either dropping out or failing. I also want the size of the campus to not be abnormally huge or freakishly small. I would want the campus to be just the right size so I could possibly get to meet new people and get out more. I also want the location to not be far I would want to be near home but still not super close because I would still want to be in reach with my family but still somewhat away.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:05:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624016656     Gavan Williams gwilliams142 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017238 Something that I beileve and lot of students over look when it comes to college is the professor ratings. Professors' ratings or the quality of professors is so important for your success in college. I believe that the human brain can truly learn anything, and having a professor who teaches it in a way you can understand succeed with is the most important part of college.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017238     Destiny Reyes dreyes23_3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017325 Personally, I think most students overlook the quality of the professors. I think that is truly very important because the professors are the ones that determine your grade. If you have a bad professor you aren't going to enjoy the class which will lead to worse grades. It also really sucks when teachers can't teach. There are some very bad teachers out there and most students overlook that. I believe that they are thinking that no matter what professor they get they can ace the class or get a good grade when reality is that if that class is really bad you're more likely to get a bad grade or have a bad experience with that class.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017325     Ian Tucker itucker11 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017594 The most overlooked factor is meal plans. Meal's you eat is what you feed your brain with, bad food leads to bad thoughts, yet good food introduces improvement into learning. When looking into a college sometimes I never see anything about meal plans or information about the food, which makes me wonder if this is something that might be getting overlooked majorly. Some schools require meal plans.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017594     Corsten Victoria cvictoria11 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017701 The factor that made me rethink what I am looking for is the quality of professors. I say this because I have not really looked into this, and it is one of the most important things in college. It is because this can make or break your class. If you don't like your professor, then you won't be motivated to go to class and won't work well. Also, you can go to a school that is not in the top of your list, but if they have great professors than this can make your whole life better.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:06:11 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624017701     Jack Norton jnorton1_ https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624018855 A factor that made me rethink what I am currently looking for in a college is the Curriculum. Some schools have more open curriculum than others. Some are more like high schools where you have to take certain classes while others allow you to choose what classes you want to take. I believe that I want more of a traditional curriculum and fit in the classes for my major when I need too. As of now I want to be a firefighter and most likely go to college for a class related to that so I will have to look at schools curriculum to see if they can offer something like that. (112)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624018855     Yuleydi Mina ymina2 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624018923 The factors that will be most important for me when its times to make my final college decision would probably location. I want to be able to visit my family as much as possible, but also be a bit away. Also the dorm availability will be a huge factor if I do end up with one I think my decision will be based on that as well. The least factor that is least important to me when its time for me to make my final college decision would be something like sport participation I don't really mind that and that can be the last of my worries.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624018923     Reese Shaver rshaver18 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624019058 Some factors that stood out to me was jobs right after college, party life and location. people would choose a school just to know that they will find a job right after school and that they can commute to it easliy.  Students will also just choose a school for party life.  Some people dont care about the academics and just go straight to parties instead of trying to keep there grades up and actually make time for other things. (79)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:07:09 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624019058     Adrianna Shrubb ashrubb1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624019977 The factor that will guide me the most would be financial aid qualification. If I could get into a college using financial aid, it would be great because I wouldn't have to worry so much about the cost of things in college, such as books or other things I need. Another factor would be the Greek life. I like to be busy when I don't have important things to do, and meet new people and be included in school activities. (80)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624019977     Andrea Barajas abarajas151 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624020019 I think that as my senior year gets nearer, a big thing that will guide me when choosing a school is how much income on average am I going to receive after graduation. Am I going to be well off after college or am I going to be in student debt? These are really important factors that I do look at.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:07:50 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624020019     Khloe Loera kloera3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624020220 The factors most students overlook when choosing a college are transportation and jobs right out of school. In college, some schools don't allow freshmen to have cars on campus. This can be difficult for students who want to go out and are new to the area and don't have a way to get around the city. Another factor students overlook is jobs right out of school. When choosing your major, think about if the job will exist after you finish school. (81)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:07:55 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624020220     Ni'Liyah Watson nwatson217 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624027697 Yes, a factor that made me rethink what I'm looking for in a college is the quality of the professors. I never really thought that there were ratings of professors and just never thought I could have a chance of getting a bad professor if I don't take a look into how their ratings are. And I had a certain school in mind but then looked at the ratings of the professors it's making me rethink my options.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:13:08 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624027697     Melissa Torres mtorres24_16 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624028610 I think the factor that most students overlook when choosing a college is the campus size. Many students say they want to attend a big college where the classrooms are big and packed. Maybe some students are able to work in an environment like that but also many don't realize that once they are there that it isn't right for them. That's why researching and finding out what is right for you is important because you never know before it's too late.(82 words)

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624028610     Evan Francisco efrancisco2_3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624030906 I think the most important factor to me would be the cost. I know that going to college is very pricey. Actually a couple days ago with my she explained to me my brothers student loans for his dorm. She told me it was around 20,000 dollars in student loans for the dorm alone. Anyways I plan on applying for scholarships because I know a lot of people can help get money for their school.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624030906     Lory lfranco410 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624031468 As a senior, the factor that will guide me the most when going into college would be the quality of the department, along with the quality of professors. I want to attend a school where my major is known for having a good reputation and I want to be knowledgeable of thee topics I'm taught. I want to be full of helpful knowledge when I graduate from college so I want my professors to be a good quality.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:15:51 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624031468     Darling Barrientos Perez dbarrientos1_2 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624033316 The most important factor to consider would be cost. I want to make sure that I go to a college that's affordable and I would have an amazing time at. For sure, the least important favor would be party/greek life I do not want to spend my time partying up and not focused on school and what I am supposed to be doing. I want to use my time at college wisely and be smart about it. I want to ensure that I become successful in life and make money to help myself and my family as well as not worry so much about money being a problem.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:17:15 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624033316     Destiny Reyes dreyes23_3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624036226 As my senior year is near, the factors that I will take most into consideration are the Course of Study, Quality of professors, location, study abroad and graduation rate.  I'm going to heavily research everything that I previously mentioned. Location is very important because I want to live somewhere where I'm happy, not somewhere that's going to make me uncomfortable or sad. The graduation rate is also very important that I will be taking into consideration because graduating is way more important than actually getting accepted into a college. The course of study  is important because I wouldn't go to a school that doesn't offer my major. The quality of professors is extremely important because why would I want to go to a school with professors that have a bad reputation?

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624036226     Anthony Benavente https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624041649 Yes, some factors made me rethink what I'm looking forward to in college. I never thought about the safety until it was brought up. Safety is a big thing for college because everyone wants to be safe and in a good environment. Also The area, I would want a nice area to live in, also to go to do many activities in your area.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 17:23:09 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624041649     gloza2_1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624659886 The three factors that stood out to me the most were cost, location, and graduation rate. Cost is a major factor because college is a big investment, and I'd want to make sure Im getting good value and financial support. Location matters since it affects both my comfort and opportunities after graduation. Lastly, the graduating rate shows how well a school supports its students in completing their degrees and achieving success.


    ]]>     2025-10-09 04:29:15 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624659886     gloza2_1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624665438 As I get closer to senior year, the factors that will guide my college list the most are cost, location, and graduation rate. I want to make sure the colleges I apply to are affordable and offer good financial aid. I'll research them further by visiting college websites, comparing tuition prices, and looking at students reviews and graduation data. I'll also talk to counselors and people who use to attend college to learn what school really supports their students.

    ]]>     2025-10-09 04:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624665438     gloza2_1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624668895 I think the factor most students overlook when choosing a college are freshman retention rate and the quality of professors. Many people focus on location or school size, but they dont realize how important it is to feel supported during their first year. A high retention rate shows that students are happy and successful there. The quality of professors also matters because good teachers can make learning easier, more enjoyable, and help students stay motivated to finish their degree.

    ]]>     2025-10-09 04:40:21 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624668895     Khloe Loera kloera3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624689443 Yes, the factors that made me rethink what I'm currently looking for in college, especially the cost and location. The cost is important because I wanna make sure I can afford school without being in debt and hopefully can receive financial aid if it is too much. Location is important too because I do want to go somewhere that is close to home. These factors will help me decide where I want to study and succeed. (77)

    ]]>     2025-10-09 05:02:20 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3624689443     Khloe Loera kloera3 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3625564595 The factors that I think will be important will be the cost and financial aid because I want to be able to afford college while not feeling stressed. College can be very expensive and it depends where you go and all the fees add up. Hopefully when I do go to college I can apply for financial aid. The least important factor to me would be demographics because I don't mind the people who I'm around and people's past doesn't define who they were in high school. (87)

    ]]>     2025-10-09 16:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3625564595     Patricia Mae Siasat psiasat1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3627360137 The three factors that stood out to me the most are school size, quality of professor, and safety statistics because they are all very important but forgotten about when choosing a college. For me, I would want to go to a school that’s small, so there are less people in my classes and I’m able to get more 1 on 1 help with the professor, has highly experienced professors, so I can get the most information out of classes/their lectures, and high safety statistics, so that I don’t have to worry about any harm coming to me during my time on campus.

    ]]>     2025-10-11 04:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3627360137     Patricia Mae Siasat psiasat1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3627361814 I think that factors that people overlook the most when choosing a college are the school size and quality of professor. I always knew that college campuses are generally really big and have many students, but I never thought about it past that. Big campus = more students = harder to directly talk with the teacher. As someone who likes to ask questions to the professor, I would choose a college with a small campus or at least not a lot of students. I think that quality of professors is another factor that is overlooked because I forget that teachers have varying years of experience in their subject. For the majority of my high school classes, I’ve had well experienced/knowledgeable teachers, so to me it’s just a given that my teacher knows what they're talking about. It’s not surprising to me that I forgot  that there’s always a chance that I end up with a teacher who doesn’t actually teach or know what they’re talking about.

    ]]>     2025-10-11 04:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3627361814     Patricia Mae Siasat psiasat1 https://padlet.com/oxnardunion/lcnopeqkiq1js4yk/wish/3627363422 I think the factor that will be the most important to me when it is time to make my final college decision is quality of professor, and the least important to me will be spirituality. When I go into a class, I expect the teacher to be very experienced and knowledgeable on the topic/subject they are teaching. It’s easy for me to take for granted the amazing teachers I’ve had throughout the years and forget that there’s a chance I can get a teacher who knows nothing of what they’re teaching, so I would like to double check the quality of professors of a college before I apply. However, something I won’t be checking on is spirituality since I’m not a very religious person so it doesn’t really matter to me what religious beliefs the students/staff have.

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