Brigham Young University-Provo Top Questions

I believe that you have to find the right college based on your priorities. If academics and real world applications are your focus, then you should look into colleges that offer that experience. You need to look for schools that specialize in the area of expertise that you are looking for. Make sure the college has a good overall reputation. Of course, cost is always a big factor, including loction, but grants and student loans will help a lot with those costs. I don't think there is a need to worry about the social life since most universities offer plenty of opportunities.

Find the college that the student thinks is a good fit. I highly encourage one that will cause you to travel some away from your immediate family. While family is great, you can do a lot of personal growth while on your own. To make the most of the college experience do what you enjoy. Find a club, organization, or even just a group of friends on campus that do something you enjoy whether that be fencing, sports, computer games, etc. The other thing I would advise is to make the most of your classes. Learn everything you can and even go outside your comfort zone a little by maybe taking some classes you normally wouldn't (like a dance class for me). You never know, you might find you enjoy it.

Look for a school that is in the enviornment that you want. For me a school with moral standards was very important because of my religion. Find a school where you will be most comfortable, and that will give you the most opportunities after you graduate. I think it is also important to strongly consider the school that was the hardest to get into, because it will probably look the best later on in life.

Know yourself. Know what you want out of a college experience. Know what your priorities in life are. Do all you can to figure out what schools best fit your personality and your goals. Once you've found the right school for you, do all you can to qualify yourself for acceptance into that school. Talk to others who have been accepted into the school. Talk to those at the school who can tell you what will qualify you for acceptance. After you've been accepted, get in touch with staff and professors in your desired area of study. They will be able to help you get on the right track from the start. If you do not know yet what field you want to study, get in touch with those at the university who can help you figure that out. Most importantly, get to know yourself, and you will know what career field would be best for you. Knowing yourself, knowing what you want and need, and being willing to learn even more about yourself is key to getting the most out of any life experience. Know yourself, stay focused, do your best, and have fun.

You really can't tell if you made a good decision when you apply to college. For me I knew Brigham Young University was just right for me after the first day of class. If it's possible know what you want to study before you go into college.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of high school students seek to find the perfect place to continue their educational experience. There are multiple criteria that students must consider when choosing this important place. For me, there were a few that were at the top of my list. First, I wanted to fit in. College is a hard enough transition without ideas of social inability filling my head. I wanted to make sure that the people and students at the school were kind and made me feel like I could succeed. Make sure that as a student, you feel comfortable with the people around you. If you do not feel safe and comfortable, it will make it all the harder to make it through to graduation. Second, make sure they have the major that you intend to complete. I remember looking through schools and realizing that many of the ones I had on the top of my list did not even have the major I wanted. Just check. It is easy. Finally, be excited. No matter where you go, this experience is going to change your life. If you be excited about it, being there will be beneficial to your life.

dont be scared to make a mistake. you never know until you try... but you take advice of others that are already attending that college.

Selecting the right college for you may be the arduous, mind-boggling, sleep snatching process it was for me. The college you choose ought to reflect the image of who you would like to become. And the academic environment that will serve you best will stretch you until you're slightly uncomfortable, yet curious enough to want to rise to the level it expects. I chose to search for a school that would inspire my mind as well as my soul. I found a place where I would be surrounded by beautiful nature, quality music, qualified and caring professors, and an atmosphere that encourages honesty and virtue. Challenges still come, sometimes until 4:30 in the morning; yet they invite me to keep the purpose of my studies in proper perspective. Your education can be a source irreplaceable fulfilliment or a necessary inconvenience, depending on how you choose to apply it. As you uncover knowlege and gain new experiences, you will find that it can make you a better person. Seize the moments of enlightenment that come, then work to make the changes they inspire. Allow your education to serve you so you can use it to serve your world.

The obvious first question would be if the school is one where the student can gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials to be able to be competitive in his chosen career field. As there are many universities today that can provide those possibilities though, having confirmed that most important characteristic I think second most important is that it be a place where the student can be happy and find fulfilment in their studies. It should be a university environment where the student won't be treated differently based on questions of race, religion, athleticism, etc. and where they can feel free to express who they are and what they think. Because this is a time when people discover a lot about themselves, it's important that there be an open forum, meaning an environment that encourages the sharing of new ideas, that pushes people to think outside of the box rather than restricting them to established ideas and methods. But while freedom and self-expression are essential, it's also important that there be established rules and regulations for conduct, including student-student and student-teacher relations, ensuring the provision of a healthy learning environment.

Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid to let your baby move far away from home, to a city thats not close to you. And students, don't be afraid to leave your nesting ground, to have to start afresh from the ground up and build your life peice by peice. It can be difficult to step out of your comfort zone, but it's something that you must do in order to succeed in life.

Pray about it.

to students: don't go somewhere because your parents want you to. parents: don't try to sway your kid's decision too much. do your research and try to pick somewhere where you will fit in, but also have opportunity to do things that are unique to you. make sure that the field(s) you are interested in are well- represented at your school.

I would say to look for a place that not only has the best program for whatever the student is looking to do, but also a school that upholds high standards and has a reputation for turning out skilled and confident well-rounded individuals. As for the experience, from what I've learned, the best way to make the most out of it is to be wiling to learn ALWAYS, not just in the classroom. Don't take things too seriously, but also don't take them too lightly either. It's healthy to put a good amount of pressure on oneself, but not so much that you can't be better for your mistakes or enjoy the life experiences around you.

Just come and have fun. Don't worry about it so much.

Before young adults are finished with high school it is important that they have a general idea of what they want to study and do for a living after they graduate from college. If someone isn't sure what their goals are it will make their college experience very difficult for the first few years while they decide what they will be doing with their lives. They may also go through college completely confused and get close to graduating when they realize that they would like to continue their education and go to medical school or dental school or law school or get a masters degree in something, but because they weren't sure what they were doing for the last three years they have not met the requirements needed to get into their desired graduate program. Parents and their children should do their best to work out a five year plan before going to college so that their experience can be positive, successful and efficient.

It's important to look at academics, but it's equally important to look at the environment. It doesn't matter if you go to Harvard or a community college. If you feel uncomfortable you will not be learning as much as could be. I love BYU because of the fact that I fit in and I am making lifetime friendships. My most memorable moments are with friends, and I also did better in classes that my friends were in with me. Relationships and attitudes make or break your college experience. So make sure you visit to the college you're thinking of attending. Go on a rainy day if possible because pictures make every college look perfect, and you want to find the college that is perfect for you even on days when the sun doesn't shine. And don't be afraid to go off on your own. If you find a college that you know is perfect for you, you'll make friends. I live in Missouri and I came to BYU , about 30000 students in Utah, and I didn't know anyone. I'm happy, and I've really found my best friends. Good luck!

Get to know the professors while in school so that you can learn more valuable things related to your major/career. Also, finding someone who is familiar with the school and campus ahead of time can help with getting acclimated to the school. They usually know a lot that can make class schedules, housing, and whatever else an easier thing.

.

Go and visit. Choose to be happy about where you go.

Start early! Get a broad view of what colleges are out there and what they offer. Give yourself time to compare and contrast the schools you are interested in. Go and visit the campuses, talk to students about what they think, and talk to the parents about their impressions. Don't be afraid to ask lots of questions and do a lot of research. Make a list of which qualities are a must and which you could live without. Every school is different just like every student is different. Sometimes getting outside your comfort zone will give you a more fulfilling college experience. Push yourself to explore new options so that you can become your own person. College is really the start of your own life away from Mom and Dad. It's an opportunity to see what you're really made of. Decide what's important for you and make sure to have goals in mind for what you want to accomplish and what you want to get out of college. Explore the opportunities well so that when you've made your choice you can focus on exploring the person you want to become during college and on!