Thinking of Private College?

 I have compared the pros and cons of private vs public colleges in my previous post. From what I have talked about, It sounds like private college is less of a good idea for people who want quality education and adequate career training. However, I don't want to write off the merits of private colleges and discourage readers from considering it an option at all. 

Most Private colleges, if not all, have their specialty and industrial connections, which can turn out to be an asset for students who are career-driven. Some students have quite positive experience at private colleges, and they landed professional jobs thanks to the practical knowledge and effective referrals. 

Make the most of your initial consultation interview with the admission advisor, ask questions and take a campus tour.Things you want to consider and know well before making a decision: 

 
--How long the College has been offering this program you are interested in?

 
--Who are the instructors, what's their industrial related background, and years of experience they have in teaching this subject 

 
--Do graduates from this program get the same professional certificate and recognition as those from public colleges?

 
 --Facilities and on-campus resources that are essential parts of the learning experience (computer lab, medical lab, library, etc)

 
 --What kind of solid connections do the College have with the industry that's going to help students both for their internship and future career 

--You may also would like to know who are your future classmates by having a tour of the classroom and talk to a few seniors. You definitely are not keen on hanging around with folks that live in another planet (I went to a program at a private college, and realized most of my classmates are moms and dads, and most of them talked among themselves in a language other than English. They are nice people but I found out for a young person like myself, this is not a place I can build up my network and find much common grounds) 

--Some of you may even want to check out the dining room, kitchen, cafeteria...since you are going to spend quite some time here, and you want to feel at ease and comfortable. 

Besides the school itself, it will be more than beneficial to talk with people who are already in the field.

During networking event, ask seniors about programs that have established reputation within the field. Another benefit of this information exchange is that you can get an idea about the nature of the job, skills, and qualifications that are in high demand, and subject matters you need to take care of most while you are in school, so that you start to prepare yourself for the real world from day one of your career training. 

Last but not least, I hope you will soon find your ideal program, and have a college experience that is rewarding and enjoyable. 

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