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What should the parents and student consider when selecting a college ?

Some of the characteristics to consider when selecting a collge are: Costs, Financial Aid; Academic Environment including: majors offered, student-faculty ratio, faculty teaching reputation, instruction by professors vs assistants, libraries, facilities, and internships available; Size and Student Body; Location; Time needed to commute to and from home; Housing; Admissions; Activities; Athletics and Specialized Programs.

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