October 2008

College Counseling Program at Shady Side Academy

By Vanessa Orr

For many students, choosing the right college can be difficult. There are a number of factors that can affect a student’s choice from the location of a school to the types of classes offered to the number of students enrolled, and sometimes the decision can seem overwhelming. For many years, Shady Side Academy's College Counseling Center has helped students navigate this difficult process.


     
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Perspective

ARE MORE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES CHOOSING A COLLEGE CLOSER TO HOME?

In an entirely unscientific observation, we could likely agree that there are two different types of graduating high school students when it comes to choosing a college. One group looks at the prospect of getting away (or at least not minding it) while the other would prefer to stay close and not entirely ‘cut the cord.’ It is not, however, that simple.

    

 
 

 

  
 

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