The U.S. Census Bureau says that 18 million students have enrolled in college for the 2007-2008 school year. This marks a healthy increase from twenty years ago when only 12.8 million students were registered for college. Thinking about joining the swelling ranks of college students? Before blowing hundreds of dollars on application fees, reflect first on your career goals, your personality type, and your learning style. Next, compile a list of criteria to help you discover colleges that serve your unique needs. Here are five of the most important factors to consider when evaluating colleges, from small vocational schools to large public universities. Read more...