Middlesex Community College

College Search

Below are some suggestions and resources to help you begin your search for a transfer college.

1. In beginning your search for a Bachelor’s Degree please consider the following:
   1. Which schools offer the major you are looking for….be specific!
   2. Where do you want to live….urban, suburban, rural?
   3. Public or Private school?
   4. What size school are you looking for, small college or large university?
   5. Any additional features or services that you will need to have available?
   6. Will financing be an issue?
   7. Questions to ask at a college fair.
2. Information on financing your education can be found on the following web sites:
   1. studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa
   2. www.finaid.org
   3. www.fastweb.com
      
      
3. For information on your choice of colleges and to begin the application process visit the college website and click on their admissions page.
   
   
4. Search for colleges and their web sites on line. The following are a few suggestions:
   1. www.collegeboard.org/
   2. nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/
   3. www.petersons.com/college-search.aspx
      
      
5. Plan College visits.
   
   
6. Pay attention to application deadlines.
   
   
7. Check the MCC Transfer Web Site for Transfer information and events.
   
   
8. Meet with a Transfer Counselor and visit our website for information on MassTransfer.