7 Steps to Discover Your Perfect School

Be inspired

You want to go to college, BUT… What to study? Where to go? …Don’t panic! This is the fun part!

What’s important to you? What will help you meet your goals?

1. Consider what makes you happy

Order what makes you happy in life, e.g. being creative, making a difference, etc.

2. Explore the courses available

Think outside of Canada and consider courses in the UK.

3. Determine your career aspirations

List any career you ever wanted then delete those that don’t match your top three items from Step 1.

4. Identify the subjects that match your career aspirations (Step 3)

Which subjects align with your ideal career pathway(s)?

5. What must a college offer for you?

List your criteria & order by importance, e.g. Subjects Offered, Location, Safety, Cost, Entry Requirements, etc. Highlight any deal breakers.

6. Research colleges that meet your deal breaker requirements

Compare each against your set criteria, e.g.

Instution Name	University of Gloushire
Annual Fees	Approx. $23,000 CAD
Campuses	10,000 studentsThree campuses.,Est. 1834.
Courses	Bachelor degree in as little as 3 years.Lecturers with industry experience & professional links.Professional work experience/placements/field trips.
Employability	95% in employment / higher education within 6 months of graduation.Career-ready graduates.,Professional accreditations & qualifications.
Locaton	Cheltenham & Gloucester, UK.2 hrs. to London, 1 hr. to Bristol / Birmingham.Beautiful / safe / vibrant / countryside.Tourist destination.Festivals, e.g. literature, science, etc.
Scholarships	International merit scholarships - up to 50% off first year tuition fees*.
Subjects	Animation; Business, Creative Writing; Criminology; Cyber Security; Film Production; Events, Hospitality & Tourism; Journalism; Law; Psychology; Sport, etc.

7. Ultimately choose the right college for you!