Bay Path University Top Questions

When looking for the right college, make sure to start early. I'd say start early junior year of high school. This way you have more time to look at a great variety of secondary schools. You must also visit these schools, take a look at the campus, the city or surrounding community and just the overall feel of the college when you get there. Everyone is looking for something in a college and I think that you can feel the difference when you walk onto the campus that fits you best. But, make sure you know what you are looking for, whether it be a small or large school, and that it has the undergraduate major you are looking for. Though, financial aid can have a great impact on where a student goes, I know that my school gave me a great scholarship, though it's still expensive, but I looked no further when I knew I would be helped that much.

When attempting to find the right college for you my biggest piece of advice is to visit as many campuses as possible. The more you can see with your own eyes the more you will know. You need to see colleges during both spring and winter seasons. Learn how different campus life is with the change of seasons. Students must do their research. Is it small classes or large lectures, which do you want and what do they have? These are things to find out. Above all setup an appointment to shadow a freshman student for the day. Most colleges will allow this and there is no better way to gauge college life to live the life of a freshman for one day. All of this you must do in your junior year of high school. Good Luck!

Visit the college campus before you make a decision. The school may look pretty in the catalog and may sound great on paper, but visit it and talk to the students that go there.

Just follow your heart dont base your decision on the school who gives you the most money

Parents and students who are looking to find the right college in order to make the most out of the collefe experience should go to a school they are completley satisfied with, and have no doubts about going to. Students should decide whether or not they want small class sizes or large lecture halls, whether they want a school big on sports, a dry campus or a party campus, and locations and environment around the campus that suits their interest. If you are looking for a lot of action in your college expereince a small country-setting, dry campus may not be for you, but at the same time it could be perfect for someone. It is important to make sure there are things that interest you on or around the campus so that you are never looking for things to do. Another thing to consider is whether or not you want co-ed classes and dorms or not. There are many factors that need to be taken into consideration when choosing a college to make sure everything fits your personality.

Make sure it feels right. Visit the campus, sit in on a class, do an overnight if you can. Any college can charm you on paper, but what matters the most is the vibe you get when you're walking around on campus. Don't let financial worries stop you from going to the college you want to go to. Always remember that you can play schools off each other to try to get your first choice to increase your financial aid package. And don't always rule out single-gender schools just because they're single-gender. I never thought I'd go to a girls school, but it turned out to be the best place for me.

Make a list of your hopes and dreams and your wishes of what you what in a school and look at the school and how well or unwellthey meet your needs. Do not forget to work hard but also don't forget to study.

To find the right college, you should first look into their educational programs that you think you may be interested in. It's also important to visit the campus, and ask yourself: Can I see myself as a happy and successful student here? Make sure to find out about finacial aid packages that may be available to you. Think about how far away from home you want to be. Look into housing options if you plan to live on or near the campus. Also look into the class sizes...would you be more comfortable in a big lecture hall, or in a more intimate setting, such as a classroom that only fits 25 students? Many universities have lots of lecture halls on campus, but some smaller colleges don't have any. You will enoy your college years the best if you research and find a school that you will be happy at - not just academically, but socially and emotionally as well. Join a few clubs on campus your freshman year, but don't overdo it, because you can always join more clubs later. Always remember, college isn't only about studying hard, it's about having fun, too!

First find a collage that is at walking distance from where you live. Visit the collage you pick, don't go for just one collage. Look into several collages before you make a choice. Find a study buddy that can help you when you are struggling beside tutoring.

The one thing I can say is don't let little social things drag you down and make sure you make friends all over campus. It makes the experience that much more fun! I was, and still am, close with faculty from the campus including maintenance men (that comes in handy too!), security, food service and professors. I have recently graduated and I have friends that are going into their Sophomore, Junior and Senior years, as well as friends who are going into their second year of their master's programs or into their careers! They are the people that helped me realize who I am, who I am becomming and helped me through some of my toughest years, and brightened up my darkest days. They helped make my four years at college the "best years of my life."

I've heard time and time again that college are encompasses the best four years of your life. That the friends you make there you will be friends with forever. And i have to agree. The past year at Bay Path, was a good start to my 4 years here. I have made friends that I feel like i've known for years; that's what I'm most grateful for. Finding the right college, is one of the first decisions that we as new found adults get to make. So, what i can tell students about finding the right college is that you should follow where your heart takes you. Where you think you can grow, and get prepared for the working world. As for making the most of the college experience...I also have some words of wisdom about that. College first and foremost is about learning all that you can in you field of interest. However, something that you don't want to do is bury your head in books, and live in your dorm . Get out there, be spontaneous. Have fun. Make college the best four years of your life. Don't let them pass by.