Agnes Scott College Top Questions

I would make sure to stress the importance of making excellent grades from the beginning. I would also urge myself to test my academic boundaries and take courses that I am sincerely interested in even if I am not sure I will make an A. I would also caution myself to try to retain as much balance as possible. College life proves to be hectic and stressful, and part of good time management is knowing when to say no to hang out with friends, to complete a favor for someone, or to partake in a campus activity. I would really stress pushing my limits to foster a greater sense of self-discovery. Trying new things, reading new books, and making new friends are all steps in determining who you would like to be as a person. Failure is inevitable, and be open to learning and deriving positive lessons from your attempts to succeed. Also, it is never too early to apply to internships and try to secure a solid position for a summer opportunity in your field of interest. The sky is the limit, and your potential is enormous!

I would have to sum it up in three strong words, "stop being afraid." Take everything that you have learned in high school, and apply it towards college. Go to college and place your best foot forward. Take advantage of not having the worry of raising a family or working. It's so much easier going to school and that's all you have to be focused on SCHOOL. When you get older and have to juggle the kids, spouse, and work your time is limited in your putting the best foot forward. Take advantage of everything while the brain is young and fresh, because once you get older it's not that easy. If I could do it over I would have Dr. in front of my name.

If I can come back to my senior high school year. I would not do more work, because I know my achievement in Vietnam does not help much here. But I'm pround of what I did and I'm pround that I'm in the States by myself now. If I had more chances to improve English before, I would read more books and write more essays. If I had more chances to earn money, I would earn more so my parents don't have to work so hard to finance my education here. If I had more chance to love the US, I will love it more.

I would tell myself to walk into college with an open mind. I'm not going to be comfortable at first because this is a new transition. I would also tell myself to write down the things that I expect to get from college, academically and socially. If these things are plausible, then I would try to meet them during my time in college. The last thing that I would tell myself is to not work more than one job. Having a good college experience is something that you can only obtain in 4 years, and working hinders that. Even though I may not be able to pay for school without working, I should look for more scholarships in order to be able to actually spend more time on campus and enjoy myself and appreciate what the school has to offer me.

You don't have to know what you want right now. Choose what you feel in your gut as right and go from there.

Take it all one day at a time. Stay positive, surround yourself with positive people and postive things. Be careful of bad habits, and alongside them, cultivate good habits, they will take you far.

Picking the right college is a decision that will determine your future. It is not always so good to explore different schools year to year, so it is important that students look into their first choice schools more. The students should look at what type of school it is and if their major is offered there also. A students major is important to be aware of or at least an idea of what one wants to do. Once a major or idea is known, finding the right college will become easier. The student wasnts to make sure that they will be comfortable at that college over a long period of time so tours are wonderful. Tours will help enlighten one's mind of how the college experience will be like. Making the most of college should be fun, but also one should stay focused so that they stay on top.

Be yourself. The college years are about finding and embracing your identity. Find the college whose students may have the same interests or career goals as you, or one that has a reputation for successfully joining students from different backgrounds. Social activities are an important part of the college experience, and it was important for me to know that my school wasn't a "party" school; I'd say researching this part of your college's student life is vital to making an informed decision. Geographic location wasn't a huge determining factor in my choice of college, but I would say that I prefer schools set in smaller cities to ones in large metropolitan areas. Crime can happen anywhere, but I feel much safer being in a smaller neighborhood area, as opposed to busy city streets. It was also important for my family to speak to public safety officials to make sure campus security was adequate. If at all possible, I highly recommend visiting the colleges you are considering. I had been trying to decide between about four colleges, and I didn't truly make my decision until I visited my college. It just felt like home.

One essential piece of advice that should be given to both parents and students is to save now to prevent hardships later. When choosing the right college be sure to also incorporate possible rising in tuition costs and a plan to counterbalance such rising costs. As the economy changes so does college funding thus leading colleges to raise the amount to provide higher education. My advice for students is to choose the college that qualifies to best suit what you are looking for in a college and to choose the one that fulfills the most features you are looking for (i.e. academics/areas of study, social atmosphere, class size, etc.). The best advice for parents would be to help your child choose the school that will allow and reinforce learing and self-exploration while not burdening your pockets for cost of attendance. If both of these advisements are taken into consideration then both parents and students will have a fruitful and positive experience of college.

Make sure that the school is in line with both your goals academically and socially.

You should find a school that matches your personality. It's important to consider whether you need attention from faculty to learn or if you are motivated enough to keep yourself going. Also, learn about the extracurricular activities available and take time to meet the faculty or students that run them. If you don't get along with that person, it won't be an activity you would have fun being involved in. If that activity is really important to you, that school would not be a good choice for you. Either way you just need to consider the overall rigor of the academic program, the students and faculty you meet, and the activities available. No matter how big a name or where it's located if it doesn't offer what you really want or you don't like the people you won't enjoy your time there.

From past experience, I know that trying to choose the right college or university is a huge step and it can ultimately define the rest of your life. I know because I have gone through this very process no more that two years ago, and I almost made the biggest mistake of my life. When it came time for me to choose a college or university, my parents told me that the choice was solely mine. Well, I already had my choice picked out: Spelman College. My father had gone to Morehouse, so all he would talk about was Spelman. So, naturally, I chose Spelman. However, something inside me told me to do some research. When I did, I realized that Spelman wasn't the school for me. Please don't ge me wrong, Spelman is a great school, it just didn't fit me and who I was. So my advice to all of the students is that you might have your ideal school pick out, but it might not be the school for you. Go with your gut instinct. If something doesn't feel 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} right about the school chances are it's not 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} right for you.

Visit many colleges and spend at least two days visiting classes. Make sur you checkout lliving quarters very carefully.

To successfully apply to college and enjoy your stay, divide your tasks and goals between your head and your spirit. Begin the application process by creating a narrow list consisting of important college qualifications, such as school size, location, and cost. Next, start visiting campuses. Many schools can fall into a particular category (single-sex, hippie, fraternity-based etc), and in many cases college visits are the only method to ruling these schools out. Pick a school where you will not be indebted to until you are fifty and somewhere where you can do well. Academics are important; what you do with your undergraduate defines your future. Despite these guidelines, selecting and enjoying college should not consist of solely research and money. Pick a school because it speaks to you, not because of its grandeur or generosity of financial aid. When you get to the college of your choice, do not try to create a ?new you? that is different from who you were in high school. Do not try to impress anybody but yourself. Find fun things to do and create friendships to last. Enjoy your stay in college; what you do with your undergraduate defines your future.

I think it's a great diea to visit, spend the night, and sit in on some classes. Most students here say that they knew the school was right for the the minute they stepped on campus- it really calls to some people. It's beautiful, friendly, and open here, so stop people and talk to them! It's a great place to go to school, because you have the small-town feel of Decatur right next to the big city feel of Atlanta.

For students with disabilities, please have thorough testing done so that the proper accomodations are put in place from day one. Make sure that the atmosphere is comfortable to the student. Attending a school just for the name is not a good idea.

I think that going and visiting the college is one of the most important tools for finding the right college. You can take an official college tour, which is often very interesting in and of itself, and then you can usually escape and explore the school on your own. Have lunch in the school dining hall and try to talk to actual students and get a feel for the campus. A lot of colleges will also let you stay overnight in the dorms and sit in on a class, both excellent ideas. And don't be afraid to ask direct questions, this is your future at stake! With that in mind, the easiest way to make the most of your college experience is to get involved in on-campus organizations and get out and see what the surrounding areas have to offer, but don't sacrifice your academic work. While having a 4.0 is not the most important thing in life, you will regret it if you get bad grades because you were out drinking instead of studying. Moderation is the key I think, finding a personal blend of academic and extracurricular.

There are too many excellent schools in this country to only set your heart on one. Every school is unique, but they also have a lot in common. Decide what size school you are looking for and whether or not you want a liberal arts college. From there begin to look at programs, extra-curricular activities, internship and study abroad opportunities, cost, faculty, etc. No one college is going to be so unique that you can?t find a lot of those same programs somewhere else. Apply to 5 or 6 schools you would like to attend and don?t have a first choice. Once you know whether or not you have been accepted and how much financial/merit aid they are willing to give you, make an informed decision with your parents. While I love my college, I could have received a wonderful education at any of my other top 5 schools. My experiences would be different, but not necessarily better or worse. If you have done your research, the school isn?t nearly as important as what you make of it once you are there.

Please go to see the campus before you choose a college. Take a tour, eat the food, go to a couple of classes and see if the college makes you comfortable because you are going to be there for four years so feeling good where your at is a must. Talk to some students and get thier view of the college, a students perspective is almost always different from the tour guide and the brochure. Pay close attention to financial aid, the package may look pretty now, but see the overall sticker for the next four years and weigh that against the quality of the eduacation you are seeking.

Ask to see the worst living conditions. The nicest dorm is not where you will live.