Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:47:14 GMT
COLUMBUS - Ohio motorists will now be able to drive 70 miles per hour on some stretches of interstate beginning this summer. Recently passed legislation that takes affect July 1 permits the increase inMore >>
COLUMBUS - Ohio motorists will now be able to drive 70 miles per hour on some stretches of interstate beginning this summer. Recently passed legislation that takes affect July 1 permits the increase inMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:44 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:44:08 GMT
MOORE, Oklahoma - In the midst of disaster after a tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, many are working to bring food and fresh water to families and schools in need. Bill Freudenberg, formerlyMore >>
MOORE, Oklahoma - In the midst of disaster after a tornado hit Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon, many are working to bring food and fresh water to families and schools in need. Bill Freudenberg, formerlyMore >>
President Barack Obama will be meeting with his disaster response team, including Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano, on Tuesday before delivering a statement on the devastating tornado that tore through...More >>
President Barack Obama pledged urgent government help for Oklahoma Tuesday in the wake of "one of the most destructive" storms in the nation's history.More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:13:08 GMT
Organizations across the Mahoning Valley are on stand by in wake of the disasterous tornado that has leveled communities and killed at least 21 people in Oklahoma. Karen Conklin, executive director ofMore >>
Organizations across the Mahoning Valley are on stand by in wake of the disasterous tornado that has leveled communities and killed at least 21 people in Oklahoma. Karen Conklin, executive director ofMore >>
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:54:53 GMT
WARREN, Ohio - The Warren man accused of beating his exgirlfriend's father to death pleaded not guilty in court this morning. The bond for Jarred Watson, 28, of Dickey Avenue, is set at $1 million. GeorgeMore >>
WARREN, Ohio - The Warren man accused of beating his exgirlfriend's father to death pleaded not guilty in court this morning. The bond for Jarred Watson, 28, of Dickey Avenue, is set at $1 million. GeorgeMore >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:11 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:11:43 GMT
The Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level of the year. The Department of Jobs and Family services released figures today pegging April's jobless rate in the Youngstown-WarrenMore >>
The Mahoning Valley's unemployment rate has dropped to its lowest level of the year. The Department of Jobs and Family services released figures today pegging April's jobless rate in the Youngstown-WarrenMore >>
As soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV, I had to leave the office right away. I had photographed about a dozen tornados in my decade in Oklahoma and if I didn't get into my car before the funnel cloud swept...More >>
I left the office in Oklahoma City as soon as I saw the tornado warnings on TV. I had photographed about a dozen twisters in the past decade, and knew that if I didn't get in my car before the funnel cloud hit, it would...More >>
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:25 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:25:13 GMT
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - State Route 170 from Main Street to Taggart Street is closed starting Tuesday until Memorial Day. The street closed May 21 at 8 a.m. and will reopen May 27 at noon. A street fairMore >>
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio - State Route 170 from Main Street to Taggart Street is closed starting Tuesday until Memorial Day. The street closed May 21 at 8 a.m. and will reopen May 27 at noon. A street fairMore >>
Authorities say a 2-year-old boy drowned in a river in eastern Ohio after wandering away from his family's cabin.More >>
Authorities say a 2-year-old boy drowned in a river in eastern Ohio after wandering away from his family's cabin.More >>
When deciding where you want to apply, you should keep in mind the factors that are most important to you. Some important factors to keep in mind are:
Cost. Is the college within my budget? If not, what do they offer for work-study and financial aid? What about scholarships?
Academic Record: Is the college Ivy League? Is it highly competitive? Will it stand the test of time?
Location: Is this college in an area where I would choose to live for four years? Do I prefer a rural or urban campus?
Size: Do I want to go to school with eight-hundred students or thirty-thousand students? How large are the classes? What is the faculty to student ratio?
Student Body: Are the students who go to this school diverse? Is it a liberal or conservative institution? Is it a religious institution? Is it sports-centered or arts-centered? Do most of the students live on campus of off-campus? Are there people there that I think share some of my same interests?
You should decide what aspects of the school are most important to you, and then decide which schools to apply to based on those factors. Most every college has a website that tells all of the information you will need. If you can't find all of the information you need, you can contact the college admissions office. If you have no idea where to apply, you may want to purchase a book that lists the various colleges in the country. In that case, you can look at the different states and find colleges there that fit your requirements.
Act, Inc. lists the following criteria on their College Search Checklist:
Admissions:
Tests required/accepted
High school courses required
College credit for exam scores or high school courses
Deadlines
Financial Aid:
Cost of attending college
Grants
Loans
Employment opportunities
Merit and need-based scholarships
Deadlines
Campus Life:
Housing
Extracurricular activities
Health/counseling services
Academics:
Degrees/programs offered
Majors offered
Career placement/advising services
Internship opportunities
Study abroad programs
When you decide which colleges you want to apply to, go visit them! If it is all possible, a campus visit is the best way to learn if you like the vibe of the school.
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