Castleton University Top Questions

Don't choose a school based soley on athletics. Make sure that if you break a leg and can't play anymore, you will still love to be at the school.

Find a college that fits what you are used to. Im at a smaller school and I came from a smaller school. Its working out great for me. Just some advice.

My advice would be to make sure that the advisors at the school know what they are doing and know the direction that your child is going in. Make sure the school is what the student wants but also agree with the parent. Find a school that really meets the students interests. Students should live on campus at least the first year to really get the college experience then move off campus to find out what it is like to really live on your own.

Visit the colleges that you are looking at and talk to some of the students at the college. If you are able sit in one or two of the classes that are offered at the college to see if the class is what you expected. If sports are your interest talk to the coach and some of the players on the team, go to a few games and practices if you can.

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In finding the right college you really need to think about what you want to study and the kinds of settings you want to be in. I made the mistake of being indecisive in my major and have to transfer because I decided I want to study something the school I go to doesnt offer. The key thing is to be happy with the people you are around. I enjoy my school I love the small setting and the area its in. When chosing schools dont look at them as,"oh I can afford this", or "oh, this is not an option its too expensive", look at all schools as, "what can this school offer me?" Always apply, go look at the school, see what it offers for classes, and expierences you probably couldnt get anywhere else. The best advice I can give is always stick to choosing the school you think you will be happiest at. In order to do well and learn to ones full potential you need to be happy in an envrionment that fits you best.

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There are a few factors that affect finding the right college for a student which include the cost/financial aid, the majors offered, location, and simply going to visit a college and getting the feeling of it. a student and their parents want to be able to pay for college so looking at the price and what finanical aid is available is important. In my situation i knew what i wanted to do, so i was looking for a college that had my major and was a good program. some students want to go away others want to stay close to home so finding how far you want to go makes an impact. the other factor is simply going to colleges and failing in love with the college that feels best for the student. this is my advice to all parents and students, i hope it helps.

Find a college where your child will feel like they belong and where they feel they can grow to be a better person. Be sure campus security has a prominant role in campus activities. Find a school were your child's professors are not only teachers but have the potential to be mentors for life.

Students and parents seeking the "right college" for their upcoming experience should consider the type of person that they are sending to college. Students who have done well in high school most likely will do well in college. It is important to remember that going far away is not always the best option for students, especially those who are just 18. Make sure their are enough discussed activities that you can see yourself participating at during your first year. Do not choose a school because your best friend is going there as well. It is important to choose a school where you feel you are going to grow, not a school that mimicks high school so you feel totally comfortable. Students should base their decision on their personal intrests because they are ultimately in control when they finally attend their "right college".

The best advice that I could give to high school students who are in the process of trying to find a college that will be successful for him/her is to definitly do your research. It really is very important to go on these tours that the colleges offer just to see the campus and get a feel for what kind of atmosphere it is your looking for.

I would say that find a college that suits you the best. If you like big colleges then go to a big college, but if you want a small college then go to a small college. Cost is very important too! To make the most out of your college experience, work as hard as you can to earn good grades. Don't sell yourself short. However, you also want some sort of social life too. Meet as many new people as you can. Make the most of it because you will only have one chance to do it.

I feel that the best advice I could give to a parent of a student about to go to college or a student themself is to know what you're looking for. When you know what kind of environment and experience you would most likely want to immerse yourself into, then that can help narrow the choices for a college you'd like to attend. Once you're able to find a place that has what you are ultimately looking for, being able to have a great experience comes soon after. Getting involved with campus activities and the college community will really help a new student have a great experience. Through this, you will be able to meet new people from different parts of the country, even the world. You will be able to learn new things, get involved, and even learn new things about yourself. I know that I have grown so much as not only a student, but as a person in general. I am still continuously learning each and every day I am experiencing college life whether it is going to classes every day or being apart of a club or hanging with my friends. Be yourself!

Find a college that makes you still feel like home.

I would tell them not to attend a school thinking just because it has a higher tuition it is better. Even a school with a low tuition can have a huge impact on job placement, and on that persons life. I would also tell them to go to class and do the homework to their best ability, just by going to every class and trying on their homework can eliminate most of the stress of college life.

For me finding the college was a place in which I enjoy and create a new experience. I loved Castleton because I was able to feel like one big community who is there to help one another out. I loved my major as Spanish and Education becaues I could get the academic support from tutors and my professors!

Visit the school first whether it would be a guided tour or walk around yourself, ask people that go there how they like it. Go out and make friends try sports and other activites even if its a club or inturmural sport just be a part of something