The Potier Foundation, Inc.

What do I like to do?

What are my best classes academically?

What classes do I enjoy the most?

What careers am I interested in?

What subjects to I dislike?

What subjects do not perform well in?

What careers won’t I enjoy? 

Researching Colleges and Universities: Which one is for me?

What kind of school?

Large

Small

Medium

Urban Rural or Suburban

Public or Private

Two Year

Four Year

Career Tech School

Close to home or far away

Co- Educational All Men or All Women

Specialized School

School with Friends or Want to meet new Friends

What do I want to study?

Does the school have that program?

What extracurricular activities would I like to participate in?

Must Do’s:

• Begin your research early
• Visit the Library
• Do Internet Research
• Go to College Fairs
• Go on College Tours
• Send away from Catalogues
• Visit and schedule appointment with your Guidance Department
• Obtain input from College Counselor, Clergy, Family and Friends
• Make sure to consider the Cost of Attendance

 College List:

You make up your college list not your counselor. Counselors are simply there to provide guidance and suggestions.

Ultimately, where you decide to attend school is based on your achievement and the research you have done to find the schools that you qualify to attend and fit your needs.