What do you want to do when you grow up? This is one of the many questions teachers and adults ask. Through the research and development of this article, I feel like I am finally ready to answer this question. University has always been part of my plans, but which university? Well, I've narrowed it down to three excellent and well-known colleges. Ohio University Athens, Ohio State University Columbus, and Miami University are the colleges that I believe would prepare me first and foremost to become an athletic trainer. My first choice of college is Ohio University in Athens; I think Ohio University is a top university. Plus, I like the rural location of the college. This college offers the classes I need to further my career in athletic training. There are many things to consider when choosing which college to attend. College can be expensive in terms of tuition. Tuition at Ohio University is $10,380 per semester (collegecalc.org). The number of people who attend college is also important information. According to the Ohio University Fact Book, there are 21,724 students enrolled at Ohio University (p.3). There are 280 undergraduate majors offered at Ohio University (Ohio University Fact Book p.3). ACT scores play an important role in deciding whether or not you can get into a college. The recommended score for Ohio University averages between 21 and 26 (ohio.edu). Money is a big part of college, and fortunately, many colleges offer scholarships and financial aid. Ohio University offers a variety of scholarships, including the Ohio Signature Awards for freshmen, as well as scholarships for current students (ohio.edu). Many also need financial aid, especially me, Ohio University offers student loans, parent...... middle of paper...... h by 2020 (nata. org). I am preparing to the best of my ability to have what it takes to get into one of these colleges. . I believe Ohio University, Ohio State University, and Miami University would best prepare me to pursue a career in athletic training.Works CitedOhio University.2014.web.14 March 2014.Ohio University Fact book.2013.March 14, 2014.The Ohio State University. .2014.web.March 20, 2014.CollegeCalc.2013.web.March 21, 2014.Miami Ohio University.2014.web.March 31, 2014.National Athletic Trainers Association.2014.April 1, 2014.Explore Health Careers.2014. April 2, 2014.All health care.2014.April 2, 2014.My plan.2014.April 10 2014.