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students, “If you know what you want to do, make sure to focus on schools that offer the degree you’re looking for.” But if not, “Look at all the schools out there. It’s a big decision that will affect the rest of your life.” University of Oklahoma (OU) junior Andrew Rathgeber didn’t start looking at colleges until his junior year at Alva High School in Alva, Okla. However, he started preparing himself for the college search process his freshman year by taking the ACT exam. During his high school years, the Alfalfa Electric Cooperative member took the test a total of 10 times. “Every time I took it, it got better,” Rathgeber says.


“The fi rst time you take it will be the worst because of nerves; but then you’ll get more used to it and it will be easier to understand what they’re looking for.” He advises future college students to prioritize college entrance exams because of the opportunities a success- ful test can create.


“Don’t take the ACT for granted,” he says. “It’s a very important. If you do well you’ll have a lot more room to pick and choose when it comes to colleges.” At fi rst, Rathgeber’s college search encompassed sev-


en Oklahoma schools. He wanted to consider all the possibilities. Before completing applications, he nar- rowed the fi eld to three. His main criteria? A school with a good reputation that offered a strong program in his fi eld of study as well as scholarship opportunities. “I decided to major in theater so my major had a lot to do with my fi nal choice,” Rathgeber says. After touring all three candidate schools, Rathgeber decided on OU. He says campus visits were integral to his decision. He enjoyed the architecture, aesthetics and small-community feel he experienced in Norman. “Even if you’re dead set on a school, you should still visit the campus,” Rathgeber says. “The feeling is really important. It’s where you’ll spend the next four years.” For Rathgeber, the application process was “pretty straight forward,” though having two older sisters al- ready in college made it easier. He says the recruitment offi ces were very helpful and notes that prospective stu- dents should be sure to observe posted deadlines. Today Rathgeber is enjoying the rewards of his invest- ment in the college search process.


“I’m very happy with my college choice. I’m sur- rounded by people I really love, a good community and a great school,” he says.


After graduation Rathgeber plans to pursue a career as an actor, possibly moving to New York or London, and hopes to eventually work as a director. For a reference on colleges and universities in Oklahoma, enjoy this special college guide edition brought to you by Oklahoma Living.


FOUR-YEAR PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES


Cameron University Location: Lawton Other Locations: Duncan Enrollment: 8,227 Student-Faculty Ratio: 26 to 1 Academic Emphasis: Business, edu- cation and behavioral sciences, liberal arts, science and technology, gradu- ate studies Faculty Information: 90 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees Costs:


• Tuition – $3,225


• Mandatory fees – $1,545 • Room and board – $3,884 • Books and supplies – $1,005 Contact Information: 888.454.7600


admissions@cameron.edu www.cameron.edu


East Central University Location: Ada Enrollment: 6,140 Student-Faculty Ratio: 23 to 1 Academic Emphasis: Liberal arts and sciences


Faculty Information: 65 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees Costs:


Tuition – $3,608


Mandatory fees – $1,254 Room and board – $4,306 Books and supplies – $1,000 Contact Information: 877.310.5628


ecurecruit@ecok.edu www.ecok.edu


Langston University Location: Langston Other Locations: Oklahoma City, Tulsa


Enrollment: 2,840 Student-Faculty Ratio: 17 to 1 Academic Emphasis: Liberal arts Faculty Information: 60 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees


Costs: Tuition – $2,910


Mandatory fees – $1,059 Room and board – $7,502 Books and supplies – $1,500 Contact Information: 405.466.3428


admissions@langston.edu www.langston.edu


Northeastern State University Location: Tahlequah Other Locations: Broken Arrow, Muskogee Enrollment: 11,675 Student-Faculty Ratio: 19 to 1 Academic Emphasis: Business, tech- nology, social sciences, math, scienc- es, optometry, education, language and the arts Faculty Information: 51 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees Costs:


Tuition – $3,750


Mandatory fees – $1,107 Room and board – $5,916 Books and supplies – $1,200 Contact Information: 800.722.9614 jessiejb@nsuok.edu www.nsuok.edu


Northwestern Oklahoma State University Location: Alva Other Locations: Enid, Woodward Enrollment: 2,846 Student-Faculty Ratio: 21 to 1 Academic Emphasis: Education, busi- ness, liberal arts, pre-professional studies


Faculty Information: 49.5 percent of faculty hold advanced degrees Costs:


Tuition – $4,253 Mandatory fees – $653 Room and board – $3,780 Books and supplies – $1,200 Contact Information: 580.327.8546 recruit@nwosu.edu www.nwosu.edu


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