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Finding school performance data andinformation on past alumni can be very difficult. But it is gettingmuch easier through new services on the internet. Many people who arepreparing to apply to a school want to know school ranking data,alumni satisfaction rates, and much more. Some of the most importantthings to look for that some people skip over is the employment ratesof recent graduates, average salaries of graduates, and thepercentage of graduates who went on to do further schooling (andwhere they got accepted). Some find this process to be veryoverwhelming because there are services that now handle eachindividual aspect of school information, and other larger companiestry to handle it all. Many students just apply to the best possibleschools (in academic terms) without considering student life andother issues. In order to make sure that you enjoy your schoolexperience, it is important to make other considerations.If you are researching schools, hereare some things you should check:School size: The size of aschool can have a profound impact on those who attend. Schools comein all sizes from less than 100 students to more than 30,000. Bothhave advantages and disadvantages. An advantage of smaller schools isstudents tend to receive more attention and help from teachers. Adisadvantage of smaller schools (especially colleges) is that theytend to be less broadly known or acknowledged which means lessrecruiters and sometimes less value to a degree. At larger schools,students tend to just be a number and are usually unable to seekone-on-one help from professors. But larger schools can attract morerecruiters and more degree value for job seekers.Distance from Home: The distancefrom home is very important for people of all ages who are lookingfor a school to attend. Parents who are considering schools for theirchildren should take this very seriously. Boarding schools can have aprofound impact on kids and young adults and shouldn’t be takenlightly. Most teens thinking about college usually want to move along distance away to get out on their own. This can causehomesickness, financial strain, less home visits, and more issuesthat should be considered.School programs: For schoolseekers who are looking to specialize in a specific field (whichshould be almost everyone), applicants should look at test scoreperformance, alumni job history, and what recruiters come to thecampus looking for employees. They should also look for what majorsare offered and what the requirements are for receiving a degree. Foryoung kids, parents usually consider music and art programs inelementary and middle schools.Cost and Scholarships: The priceof good schooling has become extreme these days and in many casesoutrageous. But in general, the higher the cost of tuition, the morevalue of the degree. That doesn’t necessarily mean that theeducation is not as good at less expensive schools, but the degreemight not look as good on resumes. Many schools offer scholarshipsthat you may be eligible to receive which is worth looking into aswell.Location and Activities: Where aschool is located is also a major factor. Some schools are situatedin major cities and others are out in the middle of nowhere. Thecolleges in major urban areas tend to have more entertainment anddining choices in proximity of the campus, but that also means thatno one is usually on campus. The schools in obscure areas have lessto do around them but that means more student life and moreparticipation in the activities offered by the school itself.Student Demographics: Thediversity of a school’s student body is very important to the wholeeducational experience. Schools with more diversity can offer a richexperience because the students not only learn a lot from teachers,but they also can learn a large amount from each other. It is best tolook for schools that are well balanced between genders and ethnicbackgrounds.Sports and Athletic Programs: Ifyou are looking to get into sports it is important to investigate apotential school’s athletic programs. You should look at how manyteams they have, what division they are a part of, and whatpercentage of students who try out get accepted. For parents who aretrying to get their kids involved in sports, they should also lookinto the various sports activities that elementary schools offer.Do not just apply to one school,explore all your options and make sure you have back-up plans in casecertain schools do not work out. Before you settle on any school, itis important to actually visit the campus and meet some of thefaculty. It might even be a good idea to sit through an assembly oractivity just to get a feel for what the student life will be like.