Centre College Top Questions

There are so many colleges that picking the right one seems impossible. In reality, you shouldn't ask what the college can do for you, but ask what the college will allow you to do. Stop focusing on the college's accolades, and instead focus on yourself. What can you do during your undergraduate education that will make the time and money worth it. Then find the school that will allow you to do that. The college choice won't make or break you, it's what you choose to do while you're there.

Find your passion, what makes you happy, and pursure it without letting money, geography, or anything like that hold you back.

I believe that just about any college/university in the US has the potential of being a great place for one's child to attend, but digging further into the world of academia, and trying different approaches could better aid you in choosing a college that better fits your child. Not many incoming freshmen have an exact idea of what field they would like to study, but having some idea can be helpful. This can help you determine what type of school your child would like to attend. Similar to individuals in different professions, some school's have greater strengths in some fields than others. One school may have a strong math/science program, while another school has a noteworthy business adminstration program. These should be taken into consideration. Read college rating books, check out websites and consult high school college counselors. Another thing that could help your choice in finding a good school, is actually visiting the school. Any school can look good on a pamphlet or on a website, but you will never know how it feels to be there, until you visit the campus; similar to doing a small test drive, before purchasing a vehicle.

Choose Centre College if you're willing to put in a lot of hard work and time and you're looking for a great challenge and life-changing 4 years!!

The most important advice for parents or students still looking for the right college is to find where you feel at home. It is easy for students, and especially for parents, to becocme overly concerned with a school's ranking or reputation. But the fact is that the better ranked school may not always be the better choice for the student. Furthermore, students are far more likely to excel at a school where they are happy and comfortable. Students and their parents must keep an open mind when examining schools and realize that this search is different for everyone, and students must ultimately attend the institution that will provide them wwith the best education and the most opportunities for success. This advice for open mindedness extends to a student making the most of a college experience as well. I did not attend my first choice school, however once I was there I made the most of it. As a result I got involved in several activities, spent a semester in London, and made lifelong friends. The most important thing to remember is that you only have 4 years of college, and you should take advantage of this short time.

I would encourage each student and parent to visit as many schools as they can that they are interested in. Likewise, I would highly recommend an overnight stay because they allow the student to get an actual feel of how the school really is. And lastly, I would encourage to sit in on classes that you are interested in and talk with the professors to get a feel of how the cirriculum is set up.

I dunno, I guess it's tough, really...

Try to be as well rounded in your decision as possible, but still know what your priorities are. I wanted to travel a lot and got that oppurtunity through my university.

Find a school that fits your taste. If you want a cheap, emotionally distant school with classes so large they make learning difficult, go to a state school. If you want personal relationships in small classes that encourage you to learn, choose Centre.

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