A university is not just about careers and getting a well-paid job after graduation — it’s a place for learning about yourself and the world.

So how to select a suitable university is of great importance. How do you decide on a school when there are thousands of them to pick from? Start by asking yourself questions about your preferences:

What are my strengths?

1.Am I interested in liberal arts or science or business?

2.What kind of learning environment is best for me?

3.Would I be more comfortable in a small school or a large one?

4.Do I want to stay close to home or live far away?

5.Would I prefer to be in a city environment or a small college town?

6.Do I like being with people who are mostly like me or do I want to meet a different group?

Ask friends and older people who are in college about their schools and about other schools they’re familiar with. Talk to one of your teachers and go to college fairs when they visit your town.

Once you’ve narrowed down your choices, ask the schools to send you related materials and visit their websites. When you’ve cut your list down to a manageable number, make arrangements to visit. Try to do this when the schools are having regular classes, so you can get a good idea of what life is really like on campus.

And remember: you’re not the only one making a decision. Schools are picking from a large pool of students. They want to know how excellent you are and what makes you stand out from everyone else. They will look at your school performance, test scores, and so on, so it’s important to devote time and effort to all these things.

小题1: According to the passage, when deciding on a college you need NOT consider ______.

A．in which aspect you are superior to others

B．what kind of people you’d like to meet

C．what kind of college environment you like

D．whether the college has an exchange-student program小题2: When you have got a manageable number of choices, you’d better _______.

A．visit the schools when they have regular classes

B．ask the schools to send you related materials

C．go to college fairs with your friends

D．discuss them with your teachers小题3:The underlined part in the last paragraph means that ______.

A．you can’t make the decision all by yourself

B．schools are also judging whether you’re qualified for them

C．your school grades often play a role in choosing a college

D．making a decision all by yourself is really hard