Where to Begin?

One of the most important lessons one can learn in this process is finding out who we are, what we value, what we know, and what we believe. These investigations are at the center of our educations, and indeed, they should remain central throughout our lives. That said, probing these questions at the beginning of the college process is a necessary component to your search. There are more than 500 four-year colleges and universities in the United States, and so you are in the enviable position of being able to choose a list of colleges that suit you. Don’t put the cart before the horse and choose a list of colleges for reasons that have little to do with your own needs–ie: your parents went there, they have a great football team, Princeton Review said it was a “hot school”. These may indeed become factors in your decision down the line, but first you need to assess your own reasons for choosing a college.

Self Assessment
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The following questions are intended to guide you in making this self-assessment, and discussing the answers with your parents, teachers, Envision counselor, and mentors will help you to match your talents, needs, and ability with the right college. Read more.

College Fairs & Representatives

Each spring, during the last week of April, representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities will visit high school campus around the USA during a one or two-day college fair. Read more.

​Campus Visits

By the end of the spring term of junior year, most college counselors in a majority of High Schools will develop a working list of colleges. These lists may be anywhere from 20-40 schools in length. Read more.