Consider Size, Diversity and Activities.

Find out about the size of the student body.

• The number of students in the program
• The diversity of the student population and
• The type of student activities and cultural events the school offers.

Being at college allows you to meet interesting and different people and to do new things.
Think about the type of students you want to be spend time with.

Remember, a larger school could also mean larger class sizes.

Think about how size will affect your ability to spend time with the faculty. Size also affects the available resources and the chance to build relationships. The size of the school can also affect how well you do in the program. Larger schools often have more support services for students- like counselors, scholarships and computer labs.