Wentworth Institute of Technology Top Questions

The best advice I can give when looking for the right college is never compromise. The right college is out there, and with the help of websites and books, you will find the best college for the price range you can afford. And remember, once you have found the right school, visiting the school will only confirm your insticts- or even steer you in a different direction. It's also a great opportunity to speak to enrolled students or college represenatives. They can help answer your questions about housing, student life, on campus activities, and even financial aid. Once you've made it to the college of your dreams, you can make the most of it by focusing on your education. With the right amount of time management and persistence, there will always be time for friends and activities. You have to remember- you are attending college to gain an education. You will naturally make friends through classes and dorm life that will enrich your college experience as well as ease the adjustment to your new college life. Last but not least, never forget that going to college is the experience of a lifetime, so smile!

Pick a college that is worth the investment. Make sure that it offers the major that your child wants to do. Additionally, in today's economy make sure that the major your child goes into is in need of jobs. Engineering is always great, the world will never run out of Engineers nor ever stop needing them. Make the school be worth the investment.

When looking for a college, be sure that you know what it is that you want to do in life, or pick a college that has a lot of options incase you aren't sure. Go to the school for a tour to get a chance to talk with current students there. You need to hear on-hand experiences, but you shouldn't just listen to the student giving the tour, they are usually biased. If you get the chance, as around the campus to random students who aren't involved in admissions. Also give yourself a few options, don't just pick one school that you really want, be sure to find a couple that really fit your needs. Money is a huge issue in the economy today, it's becoming very hard for people to attend college, so give yourself options because one college may offer more financial aid than another. And look at the setting of where you want to be, urban or rural. As about class sizes, and campus activities to really find somewhere that suits you not only academically, but also personally.

I think that college is the most important decision one can make. It is the time where students grow the most I think. Taking a chance is important. Dont stay local because your scared of what it will be like to be on your own. Trust me, you learn quickly that it is extremely easy and fun living with thousands of other students your age and who are interested in the same career goals. I have met some of the most interesting people at college and i have also made friends I will have for life. It sounds corny and everyone says that but it is so true! Take chances, get involved, and have fun!

Classes are classes, the college experience really depends on the location of the school as much as the name of the school. A lot of what is remembered comes out of the free time spent at college. Thats where friends are made as well as many once in a lifetime experiences. Check out the surrounding area of the college and make sure its right for you.

I would definitly make a list of 10-15 schools that interest me. I would make alist to see what is best for me. education, sports, location, weather, and people you know in the area. there are many factors that can make a college sound good.

Go with your first gut feeling, use all resources possible and make sure it is within your comfort zone.

The location is crucial. Feeling comfortable on campus and in the surrounding context is very imporant. The city is not for eevryone, but some students prefer to venture off campus and explore the city rather than stay on campus. It matters a great deal to the comfortability of a college or university.

I believe that selection of the right college rests solely on how dedicated the student is to his studies. The most important thing about a college experience, in my opinion is to get each perspective of life it gives. As a senior looking back on my freshman year, it was overwhelming ; you didn't know what to focus on and how to manage your time. My core classes pertaining to my major started my first year and I believe that is the best thing that could have happened - I was thrown into college life and for the first time since high school, was able to make my own choices. Education is the most important thing when entering college; sure, there will be the tempting social life, but as you reach your senior year, most will realize that the social life will always be there, and focusing on education and the effort that you put into it is what makes you the person that you become once you step into the real world.

Choose a school that will allow you achieve the success that you in your career area that also has a campus that will incourage you to achieve those goals.

Don't stress about it. Go somewhere that attracts you and will set you up for a good career and dont worry about nit-picky details about the campus. The school environment has a lot to do with how happy you can be there for 4 years.

Definately visit everywhere that you are interested in going. Ask alot of questions to professors, students, etc. Find out as much information as possible about the behind the scenes stuff. No school will tell you the negatives, so ask about everything.

Keep the parent's wishes in mind, but make it the student's chioce ultimately. College freshman may be young, but only they have the best idea of what they desire in a college. If the wrong choice is made, it can always be fixed. As for making the most of the college experience, keep an open mind and meet as many new people as possible.

Let your child choose the area they want to be. If they want to study something specific and know what they are interested, let them. If they dont know what they are interested in yet, tell them to go where they want and get the basic courses out of the way. Make sure you enjoy the same things the other kids on campus enjoy.

Explore as many possiblities as possible, and apply to all the schools the interest you. Then decide what school will be more benifical to your career goals, and which should would make you happy. Enjoy the experience, and work hard.

In terms of finding the right college, many factors go into finally making the "right choice"; however, many think that once you choose your college that it is set in stone -- and sadly, for many, it is quite the contrary. One might never really know what life on campus will be like, even after a tour and proper research. It is truly about the entire experience, one you're living and taking the courses, meeting the fellow students, etc. I would say to firstly make sure the setting is appropriate for the student; I, for one, could not imagine being in any other setting than one that is urban. I need public transportation, easily accessible stores, and the ambiance. Secondly, the major does not necessarily need to be stressed early on, though coming to a school that specifies in a trade or career (like my school, Wentworth) should be thoroughly researched beforehand. Finally, in order to make the most of a college experience, there should be a proper balance of working hard and fun. A student just should make sure not to have too much of a good thing. Rewards are only meaningful after working hard, after all.

Find the collage that you feel most comfortable living at, because you will have to be able to focus where you live and be able to get away when you are stressed out. Also, find the school that everybody seems to be happy with their studies (not parties). There is nothing wrong with a party however, if that?s all that makes the students at that school happy then you will get bored of your school work.

Pick a place where you know you will be happy. It's probably not that same place your friends are going. But if you pick the right college then making new great friends that you will have for life will be easy. Choose a school that will make you work hard and will help you to do your best all the time. Know how you study and retain information and see if that school works to your advantage. i.e hands on learners have a lot of projects and internships. Work hard but take time to relax as well. Don't get stressed to the point where you might do something you regret. Give it a chance. Even if you feel college is not for you. Tough it out, you never know. And lastly make friends with your professors, they're the ones that give you your grades and will help you when you need it. Make sure they know your name and who you are. A good relationship with a good professor is your greatest asset in getting through it all.

Go with the best one. You know whch one it is... oh "no" you say? Then guess!... right now! I bet you have an idea.... (go with that one)

Choose baised on your heart and where you feel the most comfortable.

I f your failing a class drop it or else the school will screw you over.

Students and parents should research about college early on in the students high school career. The student should also be responsible in high school so later down the road they can get into that college. When it comes time for the college student, enjoy yourself but just be responsible.

chose the school that is right for you not for anyone else.

Honestly, the only thing I can say is research, research, research. Honest;y I wish I would have done my research when I first entered college and because I didnt I wound up making a mistake which cost me two years that I currently have to make up. Please just do research on the schools your child wants to go to. Make sure it has the right major they wish to enter, make sure it has a good enviornment suited to fit your kids stimulation. Believe it or not, enviornment can take a 3.8 student down to a 2.9 if not careful. Make sure that not only does the school have the proper major but that it also has the right atmosphere for there major as well. For example I am a computer science student and I attend a Technology school, this is almost perfect for me. Please just do thorough reseach.

My suggestion would be to find a school that academically ahs what you want with a strong sense of communtiy and plenty of activities to engage in. I would also seriously consider the schools surroundings to make sure it also fits into your social expectations and has job avaliabilty for while your at school.

Explore all your options. Don't just choose a school based on one criteria. Weigh it out among different criteria, such as academics, social life, proffessors, surroundings, etc.

My advice would be to talk to people who have either graduated from the school they are looking into, or speak with students who are currently attending. Also, just because a certain school charges the most money it does not mean that they are providing a superior education. When I was applying for colleges one of the alternatives I had to the school which I'm attending now was Northeastern University. The point that I'm trying to get to is that Northeastern costs almost twice as much as my school, but the Architecture program at my school surpasses that of Northeastern.

If you don't know what to study in school start off with community college, or a cheap state school, then transfer when you figure it out. Lucky for me i knew what I wanted after high school, but alot of students in my program dropped out/ transfered because 1) they weren't ready for school 2) they didn't want to be there.