Columbus College of Art and Design Top Questions

Visit the colleges that you are considering, and visit at least 5-10 different schools, you will know when it is the right fit.

I would say do as much research about not only the academic aspect of the school, but the culture that surrounds it. The question of where will I fit in, should always come to mind when visiting a school. That's another thing, visit any school that interests you,; it will only make the decision easier when you have gotten a feel for each campus.

My advance would be that you should really live on campus, meet new people, that way you can do study sessions, as well fulfill the social networking that is a must need. Go to the little gatherings that your college hosts. Another thing, meet tour your campus, several times. See whats around the area to know what to aspect when your bored. But truly just go where you feel comfortable.

Reseach everything, financial costs, scholarships, job placement. You want to make the best choice well rounded. Start middle of your junior year, and apply to your top 5 colleges to get a good variety of options.

I think the best advice I can give is to read up on as many potential schools in your/your child's field of interest. The more you know about each school the easier it is to narrow it down and choose which schools you'd like to actually visit and finally which you'd like to attend. The wrong school can really ruin your college experience. Once you've choosen and been accepted to your school it's important to realize that it's not high school anymore. You have to be willing to try your hardest, study, pull the occasional all nighter, and learn time management skills. It can be really easy to let your social life over run school or vice versa. In the end it's all about dedication and letting yourself learn. You shouldn't go to college just to get a job, you should go to learn both about yourself and the world.

The best way to find the right collage is to visit the collage and the city for a couple of days. This will give you a good idea of not only the collage but also the surounding aria.

I would suggest exploring all options available and devise a soild plan on the expenses included with each school, from housing, to supplies, lab fees, and tuition. I would also suggest that both students and parents take the time to visit the schools they are interested in and spend as much time there as possible, at least two days to get a real feel for the campus, because college is such a huge investment. I would not wait to find alternative loans if they are needed because there are many many options out there and to find the best deal students and parents need to explore all avenues. If students know what their major is, or have an idea about what field they are going to go into, really take a look at the equiptment the school they want to attend has to see if it is up to date, in working condition, modern, and enough equiptment for all the students.

I would tell them first to look at a place that THEY feel meets their wants of student body, learning experiance, and finacial assistance. Look for schools that will allow you to get used to the seeing and understanding what it's like in colleges. Many colleges will let people come in to watch what how classes are. Schools that offer good financial help for later in life, (ie finding carrers), are good too. What I would say is the most important in finding a school is one YOU personally enjoy, because this is a place you'll be going for at LEAST 4 years, you don't want it to be a place you hate, and a place where you can't develop your connections to other people and places, and where you can't make friends.

My advice would be to check out as many colleges as you can. For the most part I really enjoy my school, and it was the only school that I looked at because I already knew that I wanted to go for photography and I did not want to attend a school that was far from home. But most students are unsure of what they want in their life, so I guess it's best to check out multiple campuses. Also, try to give yourself an idea of how much everything is going to cost you. Keep in mind the cost of living in that area, tuition, loans, etc. This can help you be more prepared and may even help weed out what schools will better suit your financial situation. Also, apply for as many scholarships as you can! Don't be afraid to meet new people and make lots of friends at school, it's much easier to do your schoolwork with friends rather than by yourself. Keep an open mind! You will meet people from different backgrounds and beliefs. They could change your life!

Do what you want to do!

id say find a school that has the best reputation for what the student wants to do. With an enviernment tha makes the student most comfortable. then be a bull dog about what needs to be done to get the most out of what the sudent is there for, remember your paying them. get somthing for your money!!!

Go to the school you want to go to and don't be affriad to not know what you want right when entering college

The most important thing that parents and students need to do when selecting their college is to visit the campus and the surrounding area. A college that looks good on paper may have the wrong enviornment, or a university that sounds like a dream may actually be a nightmare. Most colleges have really good, friendly people that they send out to high schools to give a talk about their school, but unless you physically go to the school you're interested in, you simply don't know what it's truely like. Making the most out of a college expirence has everything to do with exploration. Checking out different scenes, be they school run programs or local subcultures, is always a great way to learn more about the world, as well as yourself. I for one never thought that I would ever be interested in glass blowing, but actually going and seeing it done completely opened my eyes to the art form. It must be remembered that trying something new does not mean that you automatically become commited to it, and you should feel safe doing something different. Learning and exploring is the only way we are able to grow.

To students I would give this advice: never give up on what you want out of your college expierience. This is the time of your life where you can have fun yes, but you need to keep your priorities in check, and understand that more is riding on this than having a good time. Thousands of dollars are at stake if you fail, and although it sounds intimidating, it is possible if you stay focused. To parents I would say this: encourage them and tell them you are proud often. This helps greatly in achieving good grades and staying on track. Having a social life is just as important as having good grades. Have fun, be yourself and never forget WHO YOU ARE.

when looking for a college make sure it has a great program in your specialized field. and if you do'nt know what you major is going to be i advise to go to a community or state college where the prices may be cheeper for getting you prereqs out of the way. overall, don't waist your money. you are paying money to go to school, so go to class and learn something. the sooner you get through college the sooner your real life can start. and hopefully it will be doing something that you enjoy doing.

Finding the right college can be very difficult. There are so many factors to take into consideration: location, cost, program of study, size, etc. My advice would be to rate the importance of each of these factors from most important to least, and then match each of the colleges you are interested in to which of these factors it best fulfills. You may have to compromise, as the college with the best program of study may cost the most. After taking into consideration each of these factors, and visiting the college, hopefully you can make an educated and confident decision. I feel that most college students don't make the most of their college experience. My advice is to live in the moment and enjoy this unique period of your life. Get involved on campus! You will make many friends who have similar interests. Take advantage of your teachers and what they have to offer. Take your school work seriously, but not so seriously that it drives you crazy. You will make life-long friends while you are in college, and you will discover and develop who you are. Make the most of and love this great learning experience!

Choose the school where you feel you fit in, you'll be happiest there. Make sure they have a major you want as well as a few others that you might be interested in just in case you decide to switch majors. You might be surprised, but switching majors can be a really great thing once you've gone to school long enough to know yourself better and choose better the second time. Work hard on what you're passionate about, but leave time to spend with friends as well. The people you meet in college will give you some of the best experiences of your life because they will come from so many different backgrounds. Don't be afraid of pulling a few all nighters, the midnight fun is always better if you're around friends. And most of all, take time to smell the roses along the way, journal, write letters, or take photos, however you do it best, because you will treasure so many of the times you have at school.

That it does not matter what school you go to because it is not the school that is going to make you who you are it is you that is going to make your experience in college worthwhile.

don't always think that you have to go to one specific school, and that that school has all the answers find what your child likes most and don't push them into a specific carreer. smaller schools, although private, can also have the best options for learning too.

Coming right out of high school and scurrying around to find "the right college for you" is probably not the best approach to finding a college that you will enjoy. To eliminate that stress, you should start a couple of years early and think about what your passion is. What are your ambitions and future plans or dreams? After you find what you love to do, start looking at schools that specialize in these areas. Apply to several schools to ensure that you have multiple choices. You should always visit the campus to see how things work and what the campus is like to get a glimpse into the future. Visits to the campus normally narrow it down pretty quickly, along with speaking to people around campus to give you a students perspective. As a sophomore attending a college that I have come to really love, my advice to parents and students is to not only look at the school?s academic achievements but also observe how the professors teach and interact with the students. Above all, do what you really love because you will be more motivated and successful when facing this new challenge. Good Luck!

I would tell them that you should ask your child what they want , and even if its a college that is way to expensive you should find a way for them to go to the college of there dreams, but you should tell them that they need to work hard in college because its not highschool anymore this is your future.

Go with your gut instinct. If a place feels right, then pick it.

Visiting the college is probably the most important factor in making this decision. Getting a feel for the atmosphere, the students, and the facilities were the major deciding factors for me. Photos from website are no substitute for up to date information. Finding out if you think you'll feel comfortable, safe, and still inspired for your learning experience and developing your potential are key points. I found it easier to decide on the type of college first, whether public or private, in-state or out, and which school had the proper equipment available. Location and price are easy ways to narrow down your search, that way you can pick a few schools to visit and find the right one. Always have a plan B (and maybe C) that closely resembles your first choice in case something doesn't work out. Above all, remember you can transfer if you feel you made the wrong choice.

Find a place you can be proud of. School pride can give you a lot of drive. Be at a place that makes you want to work hard, meet new people and make good descisions.

Trying to find the "right" school and choose the "right" major can be a very daunting and stressful experience for students and parents. While it is important to make these decisions well-thought out, both parents and students need to remember that it is okay to make adjustments and changes to your educational and career path. If you realize that the major you have chosen is not what you are really interested in doing, find something else that you find compelling. If your decide the school you are attending isn't meeting your needs, consider transfering to a different school. These may not be the easiest or most convenient choices to make -- but realizing AFTER you graduate that you aren't interested in your chosen field or can't actually get a job is an even worse position to be in. Ultimately, students should follow their gut instinct when it comes to choosing a school and pursing a particular major even if that means choosing a school or career path that is somewhat untraditional. Don't worry about what everyone else is doing, this is your life and your future -- choose what is right for YOU.

There is only one piece of advice I can give a student about finding the right college sothat they can make the most out of their college experience, and that is just to simply choose a place that instantly feel good whenever you step foot on the campus. If you get a funny vibes at first, than don't go towards that college. In order to have that amazing college experience, you must at first feel as though you are welcomed at that campus and that it feels right and you will know that the first time you step foot on their campus; you will just get that good vibe. To parents, I must say that the best thing you can do for your child is to let them go to the college of their choice and to encourage them to go out and have fun, because like parents always tell us, college is supposed to be the greatest time of our life.

Save money before you go to college, it's hard if you don't have much money, and have to work while at school !

Go the the school, walk around, talk to the people there, not just the teachers, but the students too, if while your doing this you feel like you belong, then that's the school for you.

Simply look into CCAD to see if its right for you.