After months of hard work, late nights, and too much iced coffee, you're finally receiving your college acceptance letters! Aye, that means you're done right?! Good try! It's not the time to kick your feet up just yet. You have an important decision to make. But keep calm - we're going to give you some tools to help you make it, starting with the perfect list of questions that will lead you to a well thought-out pro/con list.

Money Talk 💵

Compare the cost of attendance and financial aid package at each college.

How much will you be paying out of pocket or have to take out loans

to cover the remaining balance?

Keep in mind that the cost of tuition doesn't tell the whole story. You have other expenses to consider such as room and board.

Other indirect costs that you might rack up:

If you plan on bringing a car on campus for your freshman year, how much are the

on-campus parking fees?

Career Opportunities 💼

Compare the career resources and support at each college, specifically for accounting students.

Do they invite accounting firms to networking events or workshops?

Keep in mind that the cost of tuition doesn't tell the whole story. You have other expenses to consider such as room and board.

Keep in mind that the cost of tuition doesn't tell the whole story. You have other expenses to consider such as room and board.

Which school has the better graduation and job placement rates?

Campus Life 🎓

Figure out what you want your lifestyle to look like during college and which school aligns best with what you’re looking for.

Find organizations that align with your values.

Are you big into Greek life and want to join one of the Divine 9 or NALFO?

We weren't just talking when we said choosing a college is an important decision, but it is YOUR decision and no one knows you better than you. We're hoping this short list of questions that you can ask yourself in the privacy of your own Google search helps you eliminate some of the noise and avoid getting caught up in the hype of rankings or what your friends are doing. You want the school that's going to set YOU up for success in accounting and that might be very different from what's trending in your circle or on the list of Best Colleges. But the good news is: that's okay!