Pace University-New York Top Questions

What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

Diana

Visit all the schools. Also make sure that financial issues do not hinder the school of your choice.

Michael

Visit as many schools as possible. Be open to schools both close and away to home. It's best to have more options available towards the end of the decision-making process. It's usually better to find a school with a friendlier environment, rather than a high profile, well-known university.

Melissa

When I first applied to Pace University I didn't expect to get in. First piece of advice, although you might not believe you will get in, try anyways. Another thing is that financial aide is everywhere. If you do not have enough money to go to a certain school, do not let that stop you. Although I am getting financial aide, I will be graduating with 100 thousand to pay off in loans and in the end it's worth going to a great school instead of one that you go to because of money reasons. Also visit the college before you do decide to go. I got butterflies when I visited Pace and to this day I still feel at home. Although when I was a freshman I thought of transfering at one point in time, it is just very difficult to adapt to certain changes. Last but not least, dorm. I feel that college is a full experience and you need to go for the whole ride. Partying, clubs, organizations....all of this is part of the experience, live it up and enjoy.

Jay

I feel the most important thing would be for students to try to read much more about the school, whether that is online or friends would help as well. A great place to find info about the school is through Facebook.com Social groups. Their are many groups at my school everything from "Pace Investment Club" to "I don't need to have sex, Pace University Screws me everyday!" These groups allow students to vent and speak about problems at school. Furthermore, future students should try to speak to students in the area when they visit the school. Another option is to ask the school to allow the student to visit a class of their intended major. Had I done these things, I probably would not have gone to Pace University.