Tuskegee University Top Questions

When it comes to finding the best college for you or your child the first part to look at is cost after that location. Once you've narrowed it down to what you think is affordable and a reasonable distance you continue your cost evaluation because every school gives different amounts of financial aid. If you have numerous choice you should try your best to visit those campuses because brochures and websites can only tell so much and besides there nothing a firsthand experience. After deciding what school in order to make the best of your experience make school your priority because if you like it there your going to want to stay so grades are a must. But once you have your work under control then try to join different clubs and organizations on campus to have so sort of impact on your campus. If that doesn't sound like your kind of thing then sports are always there for you to try varsity and intramural its a great way to stay fit and have fun with friends doing something you enjoy. In the end college will be the most memorable part of life so make it the best!

When searching for the perfect fit, one always seems to pick a place where they feel comfortable, even when it comes to college. Choosing the right colege can be difficult because you can never truly get a feel for the environment until you are actually a part of it. Fortunately, some colleges offer opportunities for future students to get a sneak peak of the college life by paring them with college students for three days. This allows students to eat, learn, and live amongst the college community they are curious about. I suggest that students participate in such experiences so that they can find that good fit. Other factors such as the weather, distance from home, student population, class size, and majors available should be considered when a student is looking for the right fit. In order to make the most out of the college experience one must get involved. Joining clubs and organizations on campus allows students to meet new people with whom they may share common interests with. Many students return home after their first year of college because they say they feel as if there wasn't enough to do on campus. You make your experience.

Make sure to visit the campus before you make any final decision on what college is best for you as a student.

The best advice I can give any parent or student is that the college or university that a student chooses must fit the needs and wants of that student. In a lot of cases the parents of the students try to suggest schools that they want their child to go to simply based on traditional merits of that school. For example, if you were to ask any parent what type of school they want their child to attend, many would say someplace like Havard, MIT, or Yale. Now, there is no denying that these are excellent schools, but every student is not prepared to excel at these institutions whether it be in an academic sense or a social sense. So, the best thing for the parents and students to do is to research possible schools based on what will best fit for them in terms of their needs and wants.

Go with your gut feeling. I didn't know where I was gonna go until the tail end of my senior year. I applied to several different schools, and were accepted. I saw Tuskegee in a booklet and decided to apply. Once I was accepted there, I knew that's what was meant for me.

Go somewhere affordable. Get away from the house. Smaller schools offer better one on one help. Be careful, enjory yourself. Work hard.

My advice to parents and/or students would be to make sure they visit the campus, check the majors and courses avalible, and living situations of potential school choices before applying if able. Also make sure to start early when planning ways to pay for college, because you would hate to have to run around stressing or even have to sit out a semester due to lack of avalibility of finances. If visiting each campus is a long stretch, try calling different departments of the school and speak with a couple of administrators to get a feel of what type of enviorment your getting into. Lastly I would advise to look up the surrouning areas to make certain that the desired/necessary resources are avalible to the student, like food, clothing and supply stores and thing of that nature.

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Making the most of the college experience is vital, but finding a good college is the most important thing. First, you as the student need to know what you want out of a college, whether it be a large community or small. You need to know what enviroment would be best for you. When looking at colleges see if they have your major, and look at their track record as a school. Submit your address for the school to send you imformation about their institution. Making the most of college is very important also, getting involved it vital. Join a club of your intrests and become a true member by attending meetings. Go to functions they may have for freshman to become involved in their class or in their field of study. But most of all enjoy the college experience.

As a senior in high school I was faced with the same question. Some of the important things to look for when trying to find the right college is credentials, just make sure that the school is accredited in the field that you would like to pursue even if your undecided look at the possibilities. One should also look at what kind of environment they would want to be around including things like peers, size of student body, greek life, sport life, etc. Also look at the housing arrangement for incoming college students that have decided to reside on campus. These things were essential to me and they helped me decide which school was the right one for me. One thing that I advise parents and students to take into consideration when making the final decision about college is the total cost of school. Sometimes students do not realize the cost of school, so make sure that you can afford it without taking out too many loans because they can quickly add up and lead you into high debt before you even graduate. Taking these things into consideration should help the students and the parents make the right decision.

start early is the best advice I could give. If money is a factor then you defintely want to start early, funds are out there you just have to know where to look. Make sure that this college fits your needs as an individual. If having big classes has always been your down fall then find a small school. Research is key.

I would tell them dont worry about whether or not your prepared because you are. Be open to making friends go to all of the campus activities Study study study the key to your success.

I would first advise parents to seriously give thought as to whether their child is ready for the college experience. If the answer is yes then they need to sit down with their child and his/her guidance advisor to discuss how to find the right college for them. Consider what career choices your student wishes to persue then begin researching colleges and universites that offer degrees in that area. Criteria to consider in finding the right college are many: affordability, size of the campus, help for a learning disability, racial diversity( or lack thereof) etc. You and your student need to narrow your final choices down to no more 3 schools . You can get overwhelmed if you don't! Take a road trip(s) with your student to the school(s) they wish to attend. Make an appointment to meet with the department chairman, financial aid office, admissions, even the president of the university if possible (they don't bite). Making the most of your college experience is a balancing act. You must prioritize your life: academics first and everything else second. Unfortunately, I did not take my own advice and am now struggling to undo many, many mistakes.

The advice I would give is to make sure to do background checks on whatever college their looking into- as ex... student/teacher ratio, academic stats, rape/death toll, local sex offender count, STD/HIV stats...ect. To parents, these can be the most critical years in your child's life, so they need you more now than they ever did; don't abandon your child, instead become their best friend. To prospective students, the reason for college is to further your education; not to party your life away.

Parents and Students, please be advised, level of interest is definately IMPORTANT. Students, it is important to research the college or university you are interested in attending. Get invloved with social networks and ask students who currently attend your potential college about the ups and downs of their experience. Also, always ask questions. If you are clueless about certain topics, then your questions are not classified as "stupid" or "dumb". Parents, it is imperative that you make quality spending time with your child during their first semester as a senior in high school to discuss what their future goals will entail after graduation. Also parents, you must encourage your future college student and let them know the importance of mainaining a good Grade Point Average (GPA). The student's GPA will determine their eligibility for scholarships, grants, and the potential school's financial aid offer. Students, make sure you find the right college for you. Don't attend a largely populated school if you desire simplicity. Also, do not feel embarassed if you change you major more than two times .Your collegiate career is the most important part of life, make the best out of it. Be strong, be deterimined.