Evy JagGuide's Blog

  Hey everyone! There's a lot that goes into choosing the best college for you, so today I'll be discussing three major points you should focus on when it comes to narrowing down your decision.   1. Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships . How much you'll be spending at a college truly affects your likelihood of attending. If University A is offering you a free ride, it will probably be hard to resist! Look into what kind of financial aid and scholarships you qualify for at each college you're considering. It really helps narrow down your options.     2. Distance . This ties into the costs of college, but it's something you really ought to consider. Do you want to move far, far away from home, or do you want to stay in the area? When I was in high school, I really wanted to move across the country to attend a certain college that specialized in the major I started out as... but now that I'm still living at home and commuting because its the most cost-effec...

    Hey everyone! As your final high school years begin to wrap up, you might be feeling the stress of making your ultimate college decision. I know when I was a senior, I felt like I was going to lose my head! There are so many options out there for just about every kind of student, and it can definitely be overwhelming. So what made me choose South?     I took a campus tour! USA was the first college I toured... and, admittedly, I hadn't even considered it prior to this point. I saw that it was relatively close to where I live (about an hour) and figured, well, why not? I might as well!   And I ended up being blown away by not only the beauty of the campus but also by the downright zeal my South Guide had during the tour. It was obvious that the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and was just in love with the school. It was infectious-- for every other college I toured after South, I found myself comparing them, and I just kept gravitating back to USA....