Albany State University Top Questions

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Set aside plenty of time to decide which instituion is best for you! Look, this is a place where you will spend at least the next 4 years of your life and it will have an impact on your future long after so make sure it 's where you want to be. Don't rush to decide at the last minute and don't base your decision only on one visit or one opinion. Visit a few times and talk to many different people about their individual experiences there. Once you make your choice get involved. Don't allow yourself to just be a number on campus. Explore all avenues your school has to offer. Go to class and also enjoy the nightlife in your area, just make sure you find a balance between the two so that your GPA doesn't suffer. Join clubs and obtain offices, you will appreciate the experience you gain in the long run. Experience college and all it has to offer for it will certainly prepare you for the field of life and work. Make the most of it, it's a once in a lifetime opportunity and experience.

The college or university a student decides to go to is one of most important decisions that they will make in their lives. It is a key factor in determing the rest of you life and one has to careful in doing so. It is important to research as much information as possible, for example, visiting the schools website, talking to administrators and counselors at the institution, and visiting the campus to get an idea of the campus to make sure the student is comfortable. It is also important that the student talks to instructors in the department that they are interested in majoring in. They will be able to get a head start on developing a relationship with the faculty and get another persons perspective on what that area is all about. The student needs to apply for as much financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, and loans as they can, therefore finances will not be a factor while in college and they can focus on academics. After all, that is the most important reason for being in school.

Make sure that your child is happy and most of all comfortable.

The advice I would give to a student or parent about finding the right college and making the most of their college experience is for the student and/or parent to do their research prior to the student attending that particular college. It is very important that the attendee know background information about the college he or she would like to attend. Some information that one needs to know is most importantly does this school offer my major. This is important because some students attend colleges that they do not offer the courses that are essential for them to be successful. This could possibly put the student behind in graduating with his or her class. Also the student needs to find out the cost of tuition and room and board if needed. If financial aid assistance is needed, he or she should speak with his or her advisor so that he or she could assist them in finding financial assistance. Another piece information I would offer is for the student to get well acquainted with his or her professors, classmates, roommates, and campus in order to be successful. This will make the transition easier for the student and parent.

Students and parents college is enjoyed best with support and help your child find a college that fits them can maximize their potential to succeed. Students visit the college you plan to go or ask students that go to it how they feel about it because what you see from the outside might look good, but maybe not so. Get the full experience of college get involved in club surrounding your major and interests this also helps mode you into a well rounded individual. College is the land of oppertunity make it the best one for you.

I would suggest that parents and students visit every school that they are considering and ask the students who attend about the school. Visiting the school really helps determine if you should attend the school or not. Also talking to the students who attends let you know extacly what goes on there, and not what the school wants you to know. Ask a lot of questions! There is no wrong question to ask. It's better to know in advance then get to the school and you are shocked.

Thoroughly research potential schools. Take advantage of available on -campus tours. Get feedback from current students and past students not just the staff...their job is to get you to go to their school. Tour the surrounding area...see if outside of school/academics if anything holds your interest.

I would tell parents and/or students to explore their options when it comes to school. Another piece of advice is, it's just undergtaduate school, if you can avoid taking out loans to pay for your education then go with the lower costing school, unless they don't offer your major, and even then look for a lower costing school that does offer it.

I believe that students should weigh all of their options when selecting an institution. They should think about tuition, course load, geography, school size, travel time, and the demographic of the student body. If students are eligible for scholarships to a university that is not their number one choice they should still keep it as an option because their dream school may be a nightmare once they have enrolled and have to live there. I also believe that when freshmen come in if they don't like their experience to give themselves a year to adjust and if they are still unhappy to transfer. Most people are uneasy when they first enroll but once you make friends you start to become less homesick. Getting involved really helps. I would tell parents to talk to their children about their choices and how it may affect their ability to help them financially. College is expensive and they should discuss if they will be footing the bill or if their child will have to get a job to support themselves through school. Working and going to school is not easy but it can be done!