Chestnut Hill College Top Questions

I would tell them that the choice would have to be made by the student mainly but should be agreed by both parties. College is a life changing experience and the full experience is not taken seriously as a commuter or a week-residing-resident. Independence is truely taken when you are a full-time residential student doing things on your own and making your own decisions. Also, with the support of your family, especially visits and fund-raisers, it helps to hear from them and engage in this life changing experience with you. So if you go to college, even if you live 10 minutes away like me, try the campus life if not for all four years at least one full year. You can never get that experience back after you graduate.

To search extensively and visit the college or university. Have several options to choose from instead of a few. The choice should include the school's academic value, campus setting, size, money, and people.

i would suggest having your student spend more than just a few hours touring the campus. i'd suggest having your student spend the night or taking trips to the school when an open house is not being given in order to really see how the campus and students are, since most campus tours are scheduled on days when the campus is at it's calmest and has the least amount of people around.

You need to listen to what your heart says, and even if the school seems to be too expensive you should apply anyway because there is a change you will get scholarships or grants.

I would advise parents and students to do as much research as possible. Visit the school as often and they can, make official and unofficial trips they way they can see how the campus is on the regular.

live on campus if you can for atleast one year and visit all the schools you are debating about attending before you make your final descion

Do your research, and definitely visit the campus of the schools you're considering.

I would definitely tell them to make sure they visit their college. If they could try to get an overnight there, it would be the best thing. It's one thing if you don't like your school and want to transfer based on classes. Do not give up if the social life doesn't fit your norm. College is really what you make of it. Try to have fun no matter what your doing. To the parents out there, your child is growing up and you need to let them go. Keep in touch because they will always need their parents to be there for them. It's a time for them to grow and experience life and its the first peak into adulthood. Plus this gives you the time to enjoy life without children in the house!

Definite;y, look at the college via tour that you plan to attend because that is where you will stay for approx. 4 years. Ask students what they think about the school.

FIND A COLLEGE BASED ON YOUR WAY OF LEARNING.