Every school has advantages and disadvantages.  There is no such thing as the “perfect” school for everybody.  Don’t let anyone tell you where you “should” go to college.  YOU are the one who will have to live with your college choice, not your friends, counselor, siblings, or parents. 

Your college search can be an exciting process.  Hopefully you will get to know yourself a little better, meet new people, visit interesting places, and eventually find some schools that seem to be a “good fit” for you.  To find that “fit”, start with some assessments.  What are my goals, abilities, needs, and interests?  What am I looking for in a college?  What can I afford?  You may wish to utilize the RESOURCES BELOW to help you with your college search  ...  and don’t forget to visit the College Counseling Center and talk to your counselor.

COLLEGE REP. VISITS

This will link you to a list of college representatives who will be available at Benet to speak to any interested Junior or Senior student during 6th period.  They will be at tables in the gym lobby.

BEGINNING YOUR COLLEGE SEARCH

This will link you to a page listing colleges in the Midwest of small, medium, and large sizes categorized by selectivity.  It includes a description of the advantages of each campus size.

JUNIOR TIMELINE

This will link you to a college search timeline to help keep you on track during the second semester of  your junior year.

TOP 10 QUESTIONS

This will link you to ten questions to ask yourself when choosing the right college for you.

COLLEGE SEARCH LINKS

This will take you to our links page where you can access college search websites that contain databases of hundreds of colleges searchable by geography, enrollment, college major, cost, etc.

AMERICAN UNIVERSITIES

This will take you to a site contining links to the home pages of  American universities granting bachelor’s or advanced degrees.

COLLEGE VISITS

This will link you to information about making college visits.  Questions to ask and things to consider are included.

STEPS TO COLLEGE

This will link you to NACAC’s online newsletter for and about students in the school-to-college transition.

ADMISSIONS GUIDE

This will link you to basic information about what colleges are looking for and types of admissions.

VISUAL &  PERFORMING ARTS COLLEGE TIPS

This site provides advice and college search tips for students considering a major in music, art, drama, or dance.

COLLEGE ATHLETICS

This will link you to a free athletic recruiting information site for all student-athletes, parents, coaches, counselors, and anyone else looking for information on the college athletic recruiting process.

FINANCIAL AID

This will link you to basic information about sources of financial aid.

FINANCIAL AID LINKS

This will take you to our links page where you can access financial aid web links including a site that will help you do a free scholarship search.

CAREER LINKS

This will take you to our links page where you can access career information as it relates to choosing a college major and school.

IMPORTANT DATES

This will take you to our “Important Dates” page which lists test dates (PSAT, PLAN, ACT, SAT, AP) and a link to register for the ACT and SAT.  This page also lists the dates of programs   (e.g., local college fairs, information nights, college representative visits at Benet) and guidance deadlines (e.g., date that course registration forms are due).