Schreiner University Top Questions

Make sure you go through every college carefully and really concentrate on what your looking for. That makes a huge difference on what school you need to go to. And really do it as a family, don't just let your parents or the student decide. Listen to every opinion and make the best chioce together!!

Finding the right school is very important. You have to look closely at your child and and the way their study skills are, how they would coup with a big or small school. If your child needs more one on one attentions go for a smaller school that way he/she isn't in a class with 500 kids.

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Know what kind of environment in which you learn the best. Some prefer smaller size classes and others don't mind being taught by a TA. The size of the school in important. Visit the campus; meet professors along with faculty and current students. Make sure you're confortable with them, they will be a part of your life for the next four years. Check out what degrees they offer and make sure you will have room to grow. Do your research. Learn statistics such as ratios, ethinicities, affiliations. Don't limit yourself with just one school. Have back ups and safeties, but make sure you wold actually want to go to them. Also, don't get discouraged. It's a hard decision. Good Luck!

People have different classifcations of his or her "First Choice" of school. I learned that most students tend to choose where a boyfriend, best friend, championship football/basketball team, or even favorite sororities/fraternities. Most of the time, academics are the least of a student's worries when making that choice. My advice is to go where there are very few distractions or at least where you can control any distractions that may come about. When researching schools, instead of browsing under "Student Life", click on "Academics or Admissions/Financial Aid". These two categories are the first priority when selecting a college. Advice#2: When you do come across a school that may be your first choice, don't be afraid to show strong interest. Follow-up with your admissions counselor, schedule visits, and demonstrate your abilities. Advice#3: GET TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS! This can include, learning how they distribute exams/quizzes. Advice#4: If you're in your school store and you want to buy something, buy scantrons! Last but not least always keep a balance of your hard work and social life. Avoid peer pressure and remember, college doesn't have to consist of drinking!

be sure to visit, walk the campus, view the classrooms, and actually talk and question the professors and students there.

The best advice I can give is to visit the schools you're looking at, and take a tour. Try to talk to some students about what they enjoy about the campus and tell them to be honest! Some schools, kids won't think twice and will tell you anything you'd like to know, while others won't even give you the time of day. Also, when you visit you get an idea of the size of the school, and how comfortable you will be in that environment. The only way to be successful is to love where you are, and really want to be there. To make the most of your college experience, you need to be comfortable on campus without mom and dad there waking you up every morning. The ways to get involved on campus are also very important. Learning as much as you can on your visit to the school is the best way to know how well you will fit in, and how successful you will be once you get there.

The advice I would give to students when finding the right college is to first find one that has the major the student is looking into. Many students have been known to choose the college based on the name, and acdademic standing. If the school does not offer what the student is interested in studying then it's not worth their time to look. The next step is to choose how far away from home the student wants to go. If they want to stay in state, go out of state or even go one hour away, this eliminates alot of colleges. The next step involves making a list of qualities that the parents and student is looking for in a college, weither it a small or large college, 2 or 4 year university, or the extracurricular activities that are available. After fil;tering through all the uniersities the student should narrow the field down to four colleges that he or she would like to attend. From there the parents and stdent should visit all the colleges and experience them for a day. When the student wallks on campus they will know if it's the right one for them.

do it right the first time. find what best fits you and make the most of it.

Go on a campuse tour, and see if the college or university fells like a home to you.

Find somethihng that is good to the education of the kid, not if its big or popular with sports.

Make sure to do your homework on the schools you are applying to, visit and find out as much information from the admissions staff, and if possible, current students

enjoy life and dont be scared to venture away from home

I would say that when looking for the right college for you, the student should first decide what general direction they want to go. Map out some goals and things that you want in a college i.e. size, degree, teacher student ratio, location, ect. Once you do that start researching schools and what they have to offer. Once you have narrowed it down to your top choices. I feel the only way to know is by going to visit and take a tour of these schools. As soon as I set foot on campus here at Schreiner I was filled with an overall sense of security and belonging. It was like I was meant to go here and I knew it. The sheer beauty and welcoming faces of EVERYONE here pulled me in and I knew that I absolutely wanted to go here. Also, make sure that the university is wiling to work with you and your financial as well as social situations. It is a tough transition in a students life, but where you go should make the experience a positive and memorable one rather than a struggle.

Actually visit the campus, take a campus tour. Sit in classes and speak with professiors in the major you are interested in.

The advice I would give to parents is to let your children make their decision unless they ask you for your opinion. To many times I've had friends who are only at a college because their parents 'forced' them to go to that specific college. If the future student picks their own college, they would most likely get their basic needs if not a few extra perks here and there. Both the parent and student need to remember that College isn't for everyone.

VIsit the school and talk with the students that go to school there that are not the ones giving the tour or answering the questions. If able attend a class in the intended major. Talk with the professors and find out if they are about teaching or just their own research.

Follow your dream. Remember its okay to change, you don't have to stick to your first major choice. This is all about learning who you are and where you want to go. So flow with it and don't be afraid. When looking at universities, take the tour! Talk to other students already there. Be informed. Ask questions. Don't be left in doubt about anything.

To the student, The college that you choose should be to your liking on-campus, and off-campus(ex. town, area, location). You should see how far the college would be from your family. Because there is one day that you just want to get away from it all and your family will be there. Just be sure that the college is to your likings!

I suggest that people find a school that will help them get where they want to be . Look for strong advising and it is always nice to hove the professors know you by name.

The advice that I would give to some one for finding the right school is to not allow anyone to influence your choice. This may be partly paid for by your perents but they don't have any say in where you want your education to take place at. Also do not let a boy friend or girl friend keep you back from where you want to go. And once you get to the college spend about 20{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of time with friends and the rest with your books. Then adjust accordingly for the betterment of your grades.

Make sure you visit the school and talk to students, not just admissions people.

Make sure you like the school before committing. Transfering is never easy.

Most people worry about getting accepted by the school that is the best in their desired field, but don't think about what school is best for the student. The best advice I can give is to stop worrying about finding the right school for the student's degree and think about the student themselves. If the student needs to be woken up in the mornings and isn't very good at making wise decisions then he/she should attend a smaller school who will be able to help guide the student a little longer. If the student is more self sufficient and is frequently making wise decisions without guidence than perhaps a larger school would be a better fit because of the more laisse fair approach. Once the student's out of class needs are met the knowlege is easier to obtain.

It is important to find the right college for YOU! Each person will find different aspects of a university that they love and others that they dislike. A small college, like Schreiner University, are best for some people, while other prefer a larger university. Think about your interest and what you want in a university. Make your decision on what college to attend based on you. Do not decide to attend a college based on your friends, or your parents. Choose the right college for you! Remember that if you make a decision and do not like it, give it time you may learn to love it. If you still do not love the college you can always transfer. It is important to be comfortable at college so that you can thrive in the classroom and in other activities on campus.

Before you decide where you want to go to college, decide what you want to get out of the college experience. If you want to find a job in a difficult field to break into, make sure your college has academic and volunteer opportunities that will help you stand out among your peers. If you want to meet people, whether to make job connections or just friends, seek a school with plenty of social opportunites. Once you?re in college, go beyond your comfort zone. Try something that you had never considered doing before, like fencing or participating in a poetry slam. You may find a new niche, or at least meet new people and have new experiences. Also, don?t spend all your time studying or goofing around either. Find a balance that works for you, and think of creative ways to combine the two "seeming" opposites. Instead of chosing between your friends and your spanish homework, go out to eat with your classmates to a spanish restaurant and practice speaking the language! Most importantly, take the time on occasion to asses yourself and your college experience, making sure you?re meeting your goals head-on and enjoying life.

talk to as many members of faculty in the area of your study as possible before deciding on a campus. remember that the classroom is a 50/50 environment. the professors only bring half of your experience, you need to fill in the rest with studying, determination, and goals.

Prospective parents and students need to take advantage of all resources that aid in investigating and exploring college posiblities, wether it be through a guidance counselor or online research. Start the search early, when the student is in his or her Sophomore year and do not hesitate to ask particular questions. Take advantage of the student university chat rooms for prospective students and don't hesitate to ask particular questions, such as, "How engaging are the professors?" , "Do most credits transfer to other colleges?", "What is the turn-over rate of students?", "How active campus life?", "What are the residance halls like?", and so on. When researching degrees offered, review the core classes to identify if the courses required are ones the prospective student will find intriguing and worth while. It is smart not to dismiss any college too quickly, because it may offer more than what is seen at first glance. Once you have researched schools and narrowed your choices to about five, take a tour of the campuses and meet with the professors, if possile. Apply to the schools and tour again the schools you are accepted into, until you decide the college that is right for you.

You must visit a campus before you decide to go somewhere. The feel of a campus is the most important thing to any student.

Find a College that will give your child academic and social experiences.