How to Find College Information Through SparkNotes

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SparkNotes is a great website for the college-bound. They have gathered all the vital information prospective students need when applying for college. Besides the typical admissions and tuition information, SparkNotes provides articles, surveys, college comparisons and student testimonials on an easy-to-navigate website.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy
Step1
Sign up for a free SparkNotes account and take the "College Fit" quiz. This quiz analyzes your personality and lets SparkNotes recommend a variety of colleges and universities they think fit your personality and learning style.
Step2
Research the colleges SparkNotes recommends, or type in a college name in the search bar for all the information you need about a college. SparkNotes gives you information about the demographics, admission requirements, degrees offered, tuition and fees, financial-aid packages, campus setting, housing options, student activities and organizations, sports and campus security.
Step3
Read the free articles for information about financial aid, buying books, studying, drinking and college, fraternities and more. These articles are conversational rather than technical and are a great way to familiarize yourself with the college process.
Step4
Go on the message boards and ask questions or give advice. Here you'll find students with situations similar to your own, and you may even get some of your questions answered.
Step5
Compare your choice schools to each other using the SparkNotes comparison charts. You can choose up to three schools and compare their admissions, tuition, demographics and general school information.

Tips & Warnings

  • SparkNotes uses humor throughout the website, so don't take all of it too seriously.

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