Different Kinds of Colleges and Universities to Consider in Your College Search

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When starting your college hbcu  search, students need to understand that there aren't schools where one-size-fits all. There are many different types of colleges and universities and it is important to determine which one is the best fit for you.

Emily wants to know her professors and she is looking forward to challenging academics with a major in history. Alex is unsure of his interests but has average grades and would at least like to try college. Jen sees herself at a large school and would like to attend a university that is out-of-state.

Each of these students needs to know the different types of colleges hbcu and universities that are available. They should consider the factors that are important to them and begin their college search based on this information. Let's take a look at some different types of colleges and which might be best for these students and you.

Community Colleges - These are one of the most affordable ways for students to begin their college education. Community colleges usually are open admissions which means that all students are accepted as long as they have a high school diploma or GED. Most community colleges offer a two-year degree. Students can often transfer to a four-year college or university or go directly into a career that doesn't require further education. Some community colleges offer dorm living, but most do not. Community colleges usually do not offer a lot of activities or services for students.




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What to Do If You Were Rejected by All of Your Colleges

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I recently received this question from a student who is a senior in high school. "I was so disappointed that I did not get into any of the colleges hbcu  I wanted to attend. I never expected to be left without any college choices. I have a 3.8, good test scores and extracurricular activities, but I must have applied to too many competitive schools and didn't think much about any safety schools. It has taken me a few weeks to decide I need to do something. As a private college counselor, I wondered what you might suggest.

My response was, "I know how difficult college hbcu  rejection can be and I understand your concern about the future. Do not take the rejection personally. There are simply too many qualified students applying for a limited number of spaces at many schools.. I always encourage students to have at least two or three colleges or universities on their list where I feel quite confident they will be accepted. Sometimes even the best college planning leaves students disappointed."

However, there are a few different steps you might want to take:

1. The National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) will post a list on their website on Wednesday, May 4th, that provides the names of schools that still have availability in their freshmen class. Last year there were more than 250 schools on the list. It will be available to the public and will remain on the website until July 1st. Sometimes colleges do not get the number of students they expected to enroll and they want to fill their freshmen class. Check out the list and see if there are any colleges that interest you. I understand that many of these schools also have financial aid available.



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