Hartwick College Top Questions

Know that there is no such thing as the perfect school at first. It is only when you look back, after college, at the friends, connections, and educational advances you've gained that you will know that the school you chose was perfect for you. Be fearless. Connect with people, follow your passion, and above all take advantage of everything you can. You never know what opportunity will lead you do a sucessful and awarding lifestyle after college. Remember that the education you recieve in the classroom is only one part of your overall education, take advantage of all your surroundings. Be prepared for the possibility that you still have unfound strengths and that others will take notice of your ambition. Enjoy your time and occasionally meditate on your position and how fortunate you are to be recieving such a fantastic education. Succeed daily and help those around you to create a rewarding circle of friends and long term connections in life.

I would tell myself that everyone has a place to fit in. I would want to push myself to succeed, to the best of my ability, from day one. You have to make sure you can balance out your academic responsibilities and social life. Also, to be open to many new experience and to give everything a chance, find ways to be involved. The decisons you make will determine what you get out of your time at school, and the experieces you have. Try your hardest, always.

I would tell myself to prepare to be beat down acedemically for the first Three years. Also that when you are ready to solve problems with a plethora of new ideas you will be shot down in order to save the college from doing extra paperwork. Also since you have a learning disability be prepared to be shoved off to another departement which inturn tell you that they have no helping program for your Major. Also to sleep before you step foot on campus because if you do continue to do your sport you will never have time for anything but that and studies even though it is only a Division three school. However, definetly go to College because you will meet those few professors and friends that you will embrace and enjoy for the rest of your life!

The first thing would be, don't worry, you can do it, the transition is just another step in life's path. Sure there are late nights and stressful finals, with a need to dedicate time to friends, but what you really need to think about is the time after college. Your undergraduate years are to focus in on what you want to do, make friends, make connections with professors and alumni, and work at the intended job you want. The entirety of the four years should be preparing for graduate school, and finding what you really want to do with your life. College is another step, just like high school from middle school. It is a necessary one, and the time between this step and the next is going to be a challenge, but its possible with effort and dedication.

I would tell my self not to expect things to just fall in my lap, I need to seek things out. I would also say not to expect to suddenly become a different person over night.

Motivation is key to success! I would tell myself that swimming is difficult but is worth the time and structure. I would tell myself that yes college is full of lots of cool people with an awsome greek life but not to get carried away in my social life. GRADES are the most important part and not wise to slack or especially miss classes!...Finally i will tell myself not to stress over the small bits and peices of life and college but worry more on what i can do to make a positive differnece in my future! College is amazing and an experence like nothing else but its something you shouldnt take for granted and something that should be taken very serously!

Be very careful what school you pick; visit all of them in the darkest coldest time of the year so you know what the school will be like at it's worst, talk to students there about their experiences, and be very sure that you can afford this school, don't trust what the school tells you about your financial aid, they have there own agenda. Once in school, get involved and go for it. Show the world what you can do, chances are it'll be impressive.

I would encourage students and parents alike to do the following: 1. Explore any and every college you find interesting and look at the price tag later. There are so many ways to make college affordable and the right fit will lead the student to a happier career and future. 2. Take advantage of the unique points of the college. If they have an alternative campus or program go on it. My alma mater, Hartiwck College, offered an over night program to prospective students. Participating in this program allowed me to see the college as it functions with students present, and that makes a huge difference. 3. Once you are attending college find opportunities and try new things. There are so many expereinces at college that don't involve the usual cliche party scence and they are often over looked. I guarnatee the nights you spend off campus on an advanture will be far more memorable than those spent recreating. 4. Lastly, have fun. Yes studying is by far the most important part of school, but growing and developing yourself is as well. Good Luck!

When looking for the right college, take time to get to know the students themselves and where they come from. It's also really important to learn about the professors, where they live, how often they spend on campus with office hours or extra curricular activities with the students. All of these things will make a difference in your education at that college. To make the most of your college experience, GET INVOLVED. Learn about volunteering activites in the surrounding area and what the campus has to offer. Join clubs and learn something new. I guarantee if you become involved, you will meet new people that will likely positively influence your future.

Visit the school and talk to upperclass students to get an accurate feel for what it's like to live there. Also, I would visit the professors in the department of your interest. It takes extra effort, but it will let you know just what you're average day will be like. Visit the dorms and take a look around. The footwork will be worth it when you choose your school .

There is so much pressure to find the "right" school. Take a deep breath, and forget about that. Visit all the campuses you've researched and found that might be suitable for you, and really try to picture yourself going there. Ask current students how they feel about their school- students besides the tour-givers, who are paid to make their school look good. Do not panic if you don't get into your first choice school, you will survive. If you've wisely picked reach, range, and safety schools that you can really see yourself attending, and that match you both personally and academically, you should be fine wherever you go. If your school offers an orientation program, attend it! It's a wonderful feeling to have friends and familliar faces on campus before classes even start. Make sure you keep deadlines in mind, they are different for each school, and you don't want to miss out on things like financial aid. So again, take a deep breath, be realistic, and have fun instead of stressing to the point of a breakdown!

Unless considering a school at which the reputation will be a significant factor in post-graduate job placement or graduate school admissions, ignore the rankings and the numbers. Focus on balancing two goals: minimizing anticipated student debt while maximizing 'fit'. Students from larger high schools may not fit in at small, personal colleges, while students from small high schools may not take well to large lecture halls. Once at college, get to know your professors. They are not your enemy. My best learning was done in one-on-one research and work done outside of class in conjunction with the professors in my major. Don't choose your major based on expectations of employment, but choose a department where you 'click' with the professors, and where they seem genuinely interested in your success, and nuturing you to your full potential.

I would advise parents and students to: Try and talk to students who aren't actually part of the admissions department. While those students are very knowledgable of the school, they are also paid to give you certain answers to questions and paint the school out to be the "college for you." Also, search the web, find out what the local paper is for the area and take a look at it. Chances are, if there is any bad press on that school you will find it there. Definitely do an overnight program and sit in on some classes at the college to get a feel for what the typical day is for a student at the college/university is like. And if you are a student that will relay heavily on financial aid, ask questions to not only admissions, but also current students specifically questioning whether or not financial aid packages for students change drastically year to year. The college I am attending has lost a lot of students because their financial aid packages were much better coming in as a freshman than they were in their returning years.

spend a night on campus with current students and without your parents....thats the only way you'll really know how it feels to be there on your own.

TEST DRIVE DAYS WHERE YOU GO TO THE CAMPUS AND MEET TEACHERS, COUNSELORS, ETC, SEE THE CAMPUS, WALK AROUND, AND SOAK IN THE ENVIRONMENT IS KEY TO FINDING THE COLLEGE THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS AND PERSONA.

I think the best way to go about finding the right college is actually visiting the school - try to participate in any programs they have to offer. You really don't know until you've been and felt the environment. Try talking to people who go to the school and see what they make of it. Also, don't hole yourself up when you get to school. Join some clubs, or maybe participate in a sport - it's a great way to meet people with a common interest, and will make the whole experience that much easier!

Make sure the student wants to go to college. Have them figure out what is important, and pick a place that let's them grown, not a place where they can get lost. College is where many kids find themselves, look for a place where the child can do that.

The most important thing is to find out what you love to do, both academically and in hobbies. It is better to go into school and have an idea what you want to get out of it instead of blindsightly looking at all of the options. Find the school that has both a good academic program in your field as well as extracurriculars so you will bknow you would be happy. Join a club or activity that you think could be interesting just to meet people that also find it interesting. As a prospective student it is imperative to talk to the students around the campus, have an overnight visit and get first hand information from people that aren't handing you brochures in the office. If you are interested in a sports team, ask to follow them around to see what the day in the life of a college student-athlete is like.

Having spent a semester--the first semester of my freshman year--at a different institution of higher education, I found myself very unhappy by the overwhelming class sizes, unsatisfied with my ability to meet with my Professors and obtain research opportunities, and disappointed with the lack of community. After entering the college search process for a second time--prior to transferring to Hartwick College--I made a clear and definitive list of the characteristics that I wanted to see in the school. From class size to research opportunities, to a community oriented atmosphere, to a Pre-Medical program that would allow me to follow my career/life goals, and to have the opportunity to run on the collegiate Cross Country team. In order to find the right college, I feel that one needs to be critical when assessing/visiting colleges--do not be afraid to ask questions that might stump or iritate tour guides, admission counselors, etc. In finding the right college or university, one must obtain all the information about the institution--good and bad--and determine if it is truly the place for them; while not fearing that they may be wrong in their initial feelings.

I believe that the search for a good school is not actually like finding a perfect match or soulmate. When looking for the right college, the student should definitely place their academics before any other priorities. Making sure that the college has the right classes and majors available for the student is important before playing a sport or being in a club. This is because not everyone will be playing basketball in the NBA or swimming in the Olympics. Finding the right college, a student must ensure that the school has their academic needs and a place that they are comfortable at. Being involved with as much as possible is the best piece of advice for making the most of college. Meeting people who will be your friends for life is one of the greatest accomplishments one can feel. Staying at school on the weekends and spending time with other people help you grow as a person. So, being a unique individual and having fun plays a huge role in making the most of one's college experience. Academics are very important but students should also be enjoying their time at the place they are living for four years.

Look at as many schools as you can. I didn't know Hartwick was the school for me until I came on my overnight trip, so take advantage of those opportunities. Parents look to see how your child reacts to being on the campus, I know that was one of the things my parents did while we were looking at schools. Students should look to see if they would fit on the campus. Make sure there are enough activities on campus so that you won't be sitting in your room on the weekends. Get involved as much as you can!

Visit the college, figure ou tthe finanical package for all four years, figure out a study scheduale.

You have the ability to be happy wherever you go, but you need to be active and positive in your experiences.

Visit all the colleges before applying. Spend a night over at the college before accepting. Really do the college tours and all activities that the college offers while on your visit it wil help you to get a better feel for the college. Watch other students socialie and see if you could fit into their liking. Most importantly figure out what kind of environment you want to live around for 4years (city, country, etc...) once you know that only look at schools with that kind of setting.

just go to the colleges that have the majors you are interested in, and then visit them! try to talk to a couple professors and get a feel for the atmostphere. and then , in all your travels, there will always be that one place, that one college, that just calls HOME to you. You will feel terrified and overjoyed and intimidated and excited to be here. That is when this is the diffinite place. Once you've found that place, try to stay on the stay over nights a few times, it would a great opportunity to meet new people, and know what it would be like to live with someone that you dont know really in the same room. just relax!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thats the big one-two JUST RELAX AND BE HAPPY, CALM DOWN ITS ALL GOING TO TURN OUT JUST RIGHT!!!

It is important to visit a school while it is in session to get a feel for the students, how they interact, the air about them, etc. I would also suggest an overnight program and/or visiting the school more than once, you really want to make sure you have a good feel of what the school is like before making a final decision, it is easy to get the wrong impression. Do the research on the school it is worth it, you want to make sure you will be somewhere you are happy, it can make or break a college experience, it is hard to be truely successful if you are unhappy with the school.

Take your time, go on visits to a lot of schools and to actual students of the colleges. Make sure to talk to students other than the tour guide, because the tour guides are paid to make the college you are visiting look good. If there is an option to visit on a day when there are typically no tours, do it, that way you can really tell what the food is like and what the campus actually looks like.

I would say that there are really several schools which people can attend and really find their niche. There are several factors which must be decided upon in order to find what school is best for you. One of these is whether or not to attend a small or large school. Small schools provide the benefit of small classrooms and intimate relations with your professors. Large schools provide variety and the ability to receive better programs. Another factor to take into consideration is the campus orientation. It is important to decide whether to be in a suburban, rural, or city environment. Another obvious factor is how close the campus is to home. If a student plays a sport then the availability this sport obviously plays a role. I feel that a student can find several schools which provide a good college experience. The key is to maximize these factors for the individual student and then I almost guarantee that you will be satisfied with your college of choice.

Really think before you go. Fight for your financial aid.

Regardless of where you go, college is like life, it is what you make of it. That said, pick a school carefully, you are throwing in a lot of time and money to go there. In addition, to an online search about classroom size and course options, do a campus visit! It is an absolute must. Take note of the students, both in class and out of it. Do they seem engaged? Do they seem happy? Most importantly, do they seem like the kind of people you want to be around? Also go to the campus during the winter, because campuses change dramatically during the seasons, and you'll want to be sure that you are okay with it at it's worst. When you've found a few schools that seem right, go by which ever one is most affordable. The amount a school costs is not a good indication of how good the school is, and it will make such a difference in your life once you have to start paying back those loans. When you've picked a college, my advice- Try a lot of things. Find out what you want. And then go for it.

When picking the right college, it's not always about the name. Pick the college that you can see yourself growing as a person and when four years is over, you'll have had the best professors, taken the coolest classes and expanded your mind. If you don't come out a more mature person after attending , then you didn't choose the right college. College are like jeans, everyone wants the best brand to show off to their friends or ones that make your butt look big. In the end, you want the pair that best fits you. Visit the college, talk to the students (not the tour guides, but actual students). Sit in on a class and talk to the professor afterwards. If the professor isn't willing to spare a few minutes talking to you, then it's safe to say that just might be the way things will go when you're in college. When you're in college, take a fun class, don't just stick to your majors. Join a few clubs, get yourself out there. You only go to college once, so make it the best four years of your life.

Visit the Colleges/Univerisities that you visit. Its the best way to get to know the campus before making a decision. Stay overnight if the school has an available program. Keep an onpen mind. Sometimes the best choice wont come along until 2 days before the application deadline. Only go early decision if you know that the school is the one you really, really, want to attend.

For a parent, allow your child to explore many schools, don't get stuck on one and make a choice to quickly. Let you child leave the area of growing up if they wish too. Don't biased your childs choice, let them choose for themself and support their decision. For a prospective student, leave your friends behind, try something new, go to a place where you don't know anyone, be open to new things.

There is no subsitute for visiting the campus. Make more than one visit to colleges that your interested in--at least one should be during the school year so you can talk to a professor and some students to get a better idea of how campus life is.

Make sure before you go somewhere that it feels right; the people, the place, everything. If you do well in a sport play it it helps make new friends and adjust when you first get there as a freshman. Get invlovled in clubs or other campus activities. Don't go somewhere because of a name go because you gelt good there. College is a time to grow and experience new things. Take the most out of those four years because they should be the best times of your life so far.

shop around, think about what you really want it a school. Don't just take what college offers you the most money. Think about what you really need for your self ie how far away from home do you really want to be. Have fun with the process while its a lot to take it, the whole experience can be a lot of fun.

My advice would be in order to find the right college you need to have a decent idea of who you are as a person. If you prefer small class rooms I would suggest looking into a private college, if the student likes to be around people and is very socialable I would suggest a larger state college. To make most of the college experience people need to live every day without regrets, if you see something that interests you the best piece of advice to give someone is to just go for it because you may not get a second chance.

Pick what you want not what your aparents say you want.

The best advice I could give to students and parents is to keep the options open and to always remember that it is better to overachieve and then have a lot of choices rather than underachieve and have little choices. For that reason, it is important to consider all schools that the student is accepted by and not only consider financial aid, but also visit the school and get the feel for the campus.

If I were to give advice to parents and students about how to make correct college decisions and to make the best of one?s college experience, I would say one must lay it all out on the line. In order to make the best of the social life at college one must be able to let themselves go out and have a good time and be willing to meet other people. One must be friendly and personable at college, and if so, he/she is guaranteed to find lifelong friends. In addition, at college in order to make the best out of the education provided at college, one must be willing to put forth one hundred percent of their efforts on school work. When students work extremely hard with their school work, they are always opening themselves up to a prosperous and successful future. No matter what college one attends he/she is bound to find some success, but by laying it all on the line and putting forth effort, anyone can make the best out of their college experience.

I would say that parents should listen to their kid's first opinion of the school. My mother didn't and it was very frustrating trying to get her to understand why I loved Hartwick. It's not really about finding the "right" college, but finding the one that best fits the personality of the person going there and what that person wants. I knew what I wanted in a college, and all my choices were very similar, but picking the one that was constantly on my mind was the ultimate decision. I never had negative feedback, and never was illreceived on campus. It just made it all the more better knowing what I was looking for. Also, don't sit back and let things pass you. Get out there and try things, it'll make the experience 100 times better if you make the most of the resources that surround you. Take advantage of trips and friends and the social events, as well as academics. It all adds up to an amazing time.

I think the most important part of the college selection process is spending some time at the school. It is important to walk around on the campus, ad make sure that you are able to picture yourself on the campus, walking around, going to classes, and spending months at a time there. College will become a home for most students, so it is important to make sure that you will be able to live there. I recommend participating in an Overnight progrm if possible, to help get a feeling for what life is like on the campus when classes aren't going on. It is most important that the school that you select is the right one for you, if you want to get the most out of your educational experience.

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Finding the right college or university is a hard decision. Many factors contribute to this decision, but the most important is whether or not the school "fits" with you. The atmosphere should make you feel like you are at home, you should be comfortable. You should enjoy the company of the people there. The school should have your major or at least a topic that interests you. The financial aid package should be substancial, but don't worry if it doesn't cover everything. There are options that you can choose to help you, including outside scholarships, grants and private loans. Never give up on your dream of attending college because there are people and organizations ready to help you achieve your goals.