Massachusetts College of Art and Design Top Questions

i would say look for a college that truelly fits not only the child personality, but understand the child goals , and are going to help them acomplish it........the school has to be afforable for parents and financial aid too

1.) visit the college 2.) ask people (teachers students alumni etc.) to figure out if they like the school or their opinion 3.) sit in classes

I would definetly do lots of research and visit as many campuses as possible. See what the events are on campus, get a feel for the type of people that go there. You're going to have to be living, eating, sleeping, working, creating in this environment! For an art school, this is especially important; these people will bleed and cry with you. You need to be around people that can help you through it! Also, get involved! I learned what my passion in life was through student leadership. Orientation leader, Resident Assistant, Student Government Offier, I did it all! I met great people, learned more about myself that I thought I ever would, and made a difference I never thought that I could. It has all inspired me in my work and my life. Finding that passion is the key to happiness. You may not know where you're going, but hopefully by the end you'll see the path that you've made. It will probably not happen the way you expected. But life's an adventure and sometimes the rockier path is the one you appreciate more.

its an art school what do you expect?

Do a lot of research, you don't want to regret where you go or what you end up doing.

Visit In-Person With & Without Your Parents For More Than One Day & Follow Your Heart.

Choose a school, not only because you like the campus, but becuase you're interested in majors it offers, whether you know exactly what you want to do or not. Never let the fear of not getting a job deter your decision. Definately go somewhere you're comfortable and somewhere that you think has a lot to offer to you. Once you're at the school, it comes down to decisions you make. College's have strict policies about being part of the community but that doesn't mean you can't socialize. Work as hard as you want; most of the time the more you put into something, the more you'll get out of it. Work hard, play hard.

Look for a smaller college in a larger college area. The best feeling is to feel apart of a smaller community but know that you have a whole city full of students that is your campus to explore. Although diversity might be intimidating, it can make some of the most accepting and interesting crowds that are full of people who can be long lasting friends. It also forces you to accept different people, backgrounds and cultures which is a good growing experience to lead you into the real world.

Go to a school that provides everything you want in a college experience, not just price. Your happiness is worth more than tuition. Besides, that's what loans are for.

Going to college is a huge desicion. The student should consider their talents. Would they want to persue one of their talents, or something that could help develop their talents? Once the student knows what to persue, they should search for schools, online or at college conventions, that specialize in that field. The student should apply to as many colleges as possible, because they may not get their first pick. Visiting the campuses helps give the student a feel of the environment they will attend. If the student gets accepted to more than one school, they should narrow their choices down by considering the overall costs of the schools, housing, environment, commuting, etc. Once the student makes a final choice, good luck! As far as being at the college, the student should make the most of their time by making friends, getting into activities (if possible), and studying hard. Goofing off in college is not the same as it is in high school. In college, there are almost no excuses, and the student could even be kicked out for goofing around. It's a waste of time and money to goof around, so focus and have fun!

Finding a college is easy- finding the one you feel most comfortable attending is another story. It took me 2 tries before I finally transferred to the college I had initially wanted to go to. If you're completely serious about going into a successful career, college (especially a four-year one) is definitely right for you. But be prepared to work very hard and stay up late often; college is stressful! Be sure to make time for yourself and allow for a social life, however. I made the mistake of ignoring these two facts and it did me more harm than good. As long as you work hard and try to keep up with the work, you should be alright.

be open, dont control your kids,

I would tell parents and/or students looking at colleges to be open minded. Forget what everyone has told you about the school and look at it for yourself. Make sure you are paying attention to the things that are important to you and not what is important to other people. Take advantage of all of the things offered to you while you are in school.

Students should choose a college that has a small overall student population in order to get the one on one teacher/student interaction that is critical to their learning needs. The "right" college is one where you feel you're learning a sufficient amount and where all your questions are answered to be worth the high cost of tuition that you're paying.

Make sure you visit the school during the acedemic year if you can before you decide where you're going to go. No brochure or website can substitute for physically being there and getting a feel for the atmosphere of the place. Talk to people too, professors and students. They can give you unbaised opinions that you can't find many other places, and usually they're welcoming. If they're not, then their rudeness is just shows you another aspect of things. But also, don't let one opinion affect everything, unless that opinion is your own. Just as most things in life, you get out of college what you put into it. I go to art school, and I have a passion for what I'm doing that makes me pour every effort into my work. I do that for myself, not anyone else. That's what makes college different than highschool; you're not working just to graduate, but to gain the knowledge to get yourself closer to what you personally want to accomplish in life.

Don't overlook the location of the college you wish to attend. Just because the school may be perfect does not mean that you will love the small town or city it is in. The first two weeks are crucial for meeting people. Go way out of your comfort zone when it comes to being friendly to new people during those first two weeks. Do not get into a relationship within the first week you arrive at your college. It may inhibit your ability to met new people if you are hanging out with mainly one person early on. Chances are you will break up with the person and miss out on meeting new people.

Choosing a college is not a life or death decission; nothing is set in stone. All you can do is choose what seems to be the best fit and make the most of it. No college is perfect- but it is the individual that makes the experiance, not the college. A social person will make friends anywhere; someone who studies a lot will do well in school, and someone who loves what they do will succeed. No one should ignor wha they know about themselves... if you hated going to the city in the past, then you will not enjoy it now. You can only use the information you have, the experiances you have had- and just make the best decision you can.

The best way to finding the right college is visiting the campus, and stay a while to observe the life there. Also, ask the students who live there about their experiences.

I recently graduated college this spring and helped my younger sister, a high school senior, look at colleges this fall. The process of become an alumni and participating in my sisters college tours is that your college experience is so greatly influenced by those arround you. The biggest advice I can give is to think about environment and social community of schools your considering. Take class sizes, personable professors and availablity of academic help into consideration, especially when considering popluar name brand schools that attract many students. You may want to be at a school where people know your name, who can be a part of your growth and progress as an adult and professional; or you may be attracted to a large school that has many connections, bigger facilties and intense studies. Identifying your needs as a student will help guide your decisions to the school that bests suits you.

Some good advice for parents/students is that, from going to a school like massart I realized that this is not a school you would want to attend if you weren?t sure what you wanted to do with your life, because there are so many amazing things to do and one can become easily distracted. Small schools are better at preparing a student for the real life because we don?t live in the campus bubble that seems to surround so many big institutions. It is perfect for the person who loves a small school and one can learn a lot from their peers because most likely there will be some grad students in all of your classes. Freshman year was awful but if you stick it through and find your major it gets a whole lot better and going to school now feels like I?m going to see my family. It?s so small and every one spends so much time together that it really starts to feel like home.

really imagine what you would ideally like to be doing in ten years. not in the way of a job but just in general. massart is a wonderful school and learning a TON will happen but its definately a struggle if you unsure of what you want to do. i feel this way about all colleges in general but with an art school you have to be focused and determined. i would recommend massart to anyone interested in art.

When deciding what college is right for you, one must consider all the factors that are most important to the individual. The first step involves the location or environment the college/university is situated. Do you want to live on campus or off campus? The next decision to make is the size and type of school. One must determine if he/she are interested in a large campus with thousands of students or a smaller school with fewer students. I would recommend getting a College Guide which range about $20-30 at a local bookstore to aid the student in their quest for the right school. I found the guide that I puchased to be very helpful. It offers the pros and cons to each college/university along with the in-state and out-of-state tuition prices, information on dorms, quality of their meal plan, and of course, the social atmosphere. Guides also offer insight to the schools that compare to them and even give information on the workload. Websites of schools are not accurate sources of information. Of course, it is also recommended that one visit school at least one time prior to the application period.

Get to know the student body. No matter how great a school looks on paper or how good its reputation is, the people you surround yourself with for the next 4 or even 5 can spell faliure of success.

You get what you pay for. I bitterly resent 70 percent of all the classes I've ever taken at Mass Art. It shouldn't be that way. Honestly, College moslty seems like a test in determination. You have 4 years to figure out how hard you acctually want to work for the rest of your life. For me, the school itself has very little to do with it. Everything I've done has been on my own. Check it THeDan.com. Go someplace warm. Get out of the city. Learn to play music, sing with your friends and your family. find someplace you feel comfortable so you can connect with your enviroment and community in a positive way. Seek a well rounded education. College is just practice for living. Its a way to show your support for the system we all live in, and you will be rewarded by having the system work in your favor. I work to serve the system. Its hard to say. the Film program sucked. But NowtheyletmedowhateverIwantCauseIwrotethemArap. I'm not really a varsity athlete, but I play on the only Basketball team Mass Art has, and I'ma senoir starting power foward. Go Masstadons!

Research before picking a school, talk to people who know about the school ( alumni, friends, faculty). Don't be afraid to ask questions. Once you are in school let go of the idea that you will be babied through it. The ultimate decison is yours and you have to be as certain as you can about it. Things will become clearer once you establish a clearer sense of self. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, and ultimatley don't be afriad about making mistakes, it's the only way to really know what you can get out of life.

Try as hard as possible to live with your parents. If it is not possible, try to find roommates who are dedicated, hard-working and friendly, not social butterflies. Before college, I never dated or partied or drank or did drugs, but still had an adequate social life with a few good friends. The people who surround you matter, because once you're alone and lonely, you will feel compelled to fit in with them and do what they do. The wrong roommates will distract you from succeeding, and after (if) you graduate, you'll find that you have done nothing and they never did anything for you. Degrees accomplish nothing if you haven't been totally obsessed with your area of interest. I live with my parents, and my total commute per day is 5 hours. My first semester, I took 5 classes and got Honors (the highest grade) in all five. I later found out that I got the highest grades in my entire freshman class.

As much as people may tell that that your S.A.T. score only has a small percentage of an effect on your admission, you must study well so that you can score high. The SATs are very important in the application process along with a good essay. You don't need to be a genius to get good scores just study and you should do fine. I am a student that wrote a strong essay and had excellent grades all through out highschool, but my below average SAT scores lowered my chances of getting into the school I wanted to get into.

For students and parents who are looking to find the right college, I would say the most important thing is doing research and finding out what majors the schools offer and are known for. The next important thing is to consider the location you'd like, then the next step is to visit those schools. The visit is very important for it gives you the overall feel of the school. When you go make sure you take a guided tour, this will show you the insides of the campus and give you very important information to help you make your choice. I would also recommand going to the campus without taking a tour and just walk around to get the feel for it and the surrounding area. Make sure you apply to many schools so you have plenty of options when it comes time to finalize your decision. Once you make your choice you need to go to orientation. Try to make the best of this time because it is when you are all new and in the same boat. Try not to be too shy, just remember to have fun and work hard.

This is a great school for the right student, and a terrific value for the money. The only important thing to note is, if something needs to be done, no one here is going to do it for you. The office staff is notoriously irresponsible, and the administration nevers holds them responsible; so it is the student's duty to be sure to perform follow-ups, and do so tirelessly. That having been said, the teaching faculty ranges from pleasantly mediocre to outstanding, with more examples towards the latter. Especially if you are a Massachusetts resident, the instruction and education are unmatched for the value. Also, the school does keep a respectible reputation, and it is a constant and conscious effort. This is done to benefit the students, and is a successful venture, allowing Massart students and alumni a respectible place in the Boston and Artistic communities.

Take the time to look at as my colleges are you can. Look at schools in urban and rural locations, schools of different sizes and schools that have varsity sports and those that do not. Finding a campus that you feel comfortable on is key to having an enjoyable and successful academic experience. Make a list of everything you want from your college, such as sports, frat houses or theatre clubs. If the perfect school for you seems too expensive, do not let the cost of tuition discourage you from attending, because you cannot put a price on the wonderful experiences and education you will be receiveing.

Don't settle for second best. Find the school that fits you best, and sort out all the kinks later.

Don't worry about not getting it right the first time, college is all about exploration. If you decide that the major or even the school isn't right for you, it is okay to transfer.

its best to find a school that offers the best options for the career you are considering, and if you are not sure, than the place you feel you would fit in best

My best advice to someone looking for the right college is to go with your instinct. I spent a year at the University of Rhode Island and ended up transferring because I was unhappy there. If I had spent more time finding out what I wanted in a school, I might have chosen MassArt the first time around. It is important to consider the school's size, location, available majors, offered clubs and activities and overall friendliness of the students and faculty. I thought I wanted to attend URI because it was a beautiful campus and I was not fully convinced that I wanted to be an art major. It turns out I became very depressed after feeling so lost in such a big crowd and never finding another academic area that I was passionate about. It is important to visit as many schools as possible to see which feels like the right one. To make the most out of the college experience, get as involved as possible. This allows you to meet new people and make a difference in your community. Push yourself to work as hard as possible; you might be surprised at what you accomplish.

I would say pick the college that makes you feel comfortable! If you get a good feeling walking around the campus, and interacting with your tour guide, or faculty, have that weigh heavily on your decision. Decide what is most important to you-is it high job placement after graduation? Top notch facilities? Great financial aid? Answering these questions will make the decision easier, and your college experience that much better. It's also important to get a feel for the surrounding area. You might find the best school, but hate the city it is located in. That will make apartment hunting your sophomore year a drag. Imagine yourself an enrolled student....and see how it feels! Just remember...your education is what you make it. If you're comfortable and happy, your experience will be rewarding and unforgettable.

To determine the right college, parents and students should consider some basic choices: Does the student want the busy, expansive atmosphere of the city? Or does he/she want the calm, secluded atmosphere of the country or a "college town"? Does the student want to attend a college that has a variety of flexible choices for majors, or a college that is specialized in a few areas of study (A college for art, a college for business, etc.)? Lastly, determining the right college involves visiting and touring the campus more than once! Making the most of the college experience can be difficult because students when they begin college, students are usually aware of college stereotypes, like constant partying and socializing. It is helpful take the tuition rate and use it to calculate the approximate dollar amount per class. This helps motivate students to spend their time wisely on campus. Students should be encouraged to use all the college's resources while they can, because four years is a short period of time. Resources include research guidelines and online libraries, the technology of the computer lab, and opportunities to show off their hard work throughout campus.

The most important factor to a successful and enjoyable college experience is to find a college that is the right fit for you. It is very important to visit each campus several times before picking one, and to try to experience the social setting and talk to upperclassmen that have similar goals and interests as you. During my freshman year of college I attended Colby-Sawyer, which was an absolutely awful experience and I made the right decision by transferring. Many of the students there did not have the same interests or goals as I did, and therefore it was very difficult to feel accepted, make friends, or even to find the classes enjoyable. Once I transferred to MassArt, I found myself surrounded by people who are very motivated and passionate about their work, like I am, and who are all very accepting of individuals. It was very easy to find a place on campus where I could be myself because being outgoing and original is praised here. By finding a school that fulfilled my needs and desires, I also found a community along with it where I could fit in and could grow as an individual.

Plan ahead. Apply for FAFSA on time and go somewhere you really love.