1．Decide if you would prefer to live in a large, busy city, or a quieter, smaller town.
2．Decide if you would prefer to stay close to home, or to look further afield.
3．Narrow down your search by finding which universities offer your course.
4．If you want to do a specific career, check that the course is accredited by the relevant organization (for example the British Psychological Society) - their website should have a list of courses they accredit.
5．Check that the grades required match with your ability level.
6．Visit the university websites and read about your courses, the city/town and the social life.
7．Go to an Open Day at the universities you are interested in. This is the only real way to make your mind up about a place. Remember that this is somewhere where you will spend 3 or 4 years of your life.
8．Speak to students who already study there or read an alternative guide
