Claflin University Top Questions

I would advice parents and prospective students to travel. Make time to physically visit the campuses that the student is researching. Meeting the students, seeing the campus grounds, and being in the atmosphere is a huge advantage in the college research process. I am so very grateful that my parents took the time during the summer after my junior year in high school to take a road trip up and down the east coast to help me look for the right college. In order for the student to make the most of his or her college experience ,once at the institution, they must be open mineded. This goes for not only the student but the parents as well. The parents need to be supportive of their child's academic/social pursuits at the college. The student needs to be involved in the institution at some level in order to enhance their sense of belonging and pride in the school that they have chosen. In my opinion the two best nuggets of advice I can pass on to college bound families is to travel then once the student is enrolled at the institution he or she should get involved.

ITS NOT ALWAYS ABOUT WHAT SCHOOL OFFERS THE MOST MONEY. COLLEGE IS ABOUT GAINING KNOWLEDGE AND GROWING TO BECOME A MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE ADULT WHO IS WILLING TO WORK FOR WHAT THEY WANT IN LIFE AS THE STUDENT. ITS NOTABOUT MEETING THE PARENTS STANDARDS, BUT FOR THE STUDENT TO SET THEIR OWN AND MET WHAT THEY WANT TO DO IN LIFE!

I would explain to parents and/or students who are searching for the right college to make to sure they tour the school before they actually decide to attend. I would also have to make sure they are finacially stable and are able to pay the tuition if the students financial aid does not cover their expenses. I believe that the student should also make sure their desired major is offered at the selected college.

The first thing is that it is not up to the parents to pick the right school for their kids; it is up to their kids to pick the right school for themselves. If you don't want to be a number then choose a smaller school; if you don't like the thought of a family away from home then go to a bigger school; you don't want to lose who you are before you are able to figure it out. Also, as a freshman, you will mess up and you will want to quit and go home - let these things roll off your back like a duck, that's all you'll be able to do anyway! Know who you are when you get to the school you're going to and you'll do great, just be willing to accept the changes that will be heading your way.

do your research

I believe that college determines if you have what it takes to endure it's many obstacles. 2 plus 2 is the same throughout the world so determing which college to choose would be to find the one that best fits your intended field of study, financial status, and then personal preferences. College has taught me that you must deal with every situation that life throws at you. I see college as a drill instructor for life. College has never cared about how many credits I am taking, how much homework I have, how many tests and quizzes that I have, or my community service. The only thing that college has been concerned with is my self respect and my obtainment of a degree. College will make you very intellectually sound, help to build your character and distiguish what type of person you are. Most of all, college will prepare you for almost any and every aspect of life.

do all of your research on the school. and visit if possible just to get a feel for what the campus is like. and make sure that you get copies of the school's handbooks if at all possible, just so you know what you are getting yourself into.

Do your research and dont force your child to a attend an institute that may not be in their interest!

Visit any institution you are planning to apply to. It would be best to do an official visit, and to just walk around on a random day to take in what campus life is like on an everyday basis. Also keep an open mind when visiting the schools.

Look at financial aid and the graduation percentage. Also, ask current students how they feel about the school.

visit the school before you decide to attend

My advice to parents and students is to do research on the school. Spend a weekend or weekday on the campus to get a feel of the campus.

make sure you do college tours and receive as much information about the colleges that you are considering. Get the most out of the college experience and will be your most memorable years of your life. Concencerate on your academics but also have a social life and network with people. Gain a relationship with all your professors, advisors, and counselors they will be the people that you are able to talk to if you have problems and use them as references. Education is very important so take it serious, you don't want your money to go to waste. Parents need to be very supportive emotionally as well as finiancially, college can be very hard on some students and having a supportive team will make your college experience a good one.

Allow the student to visit numerous colleges in state as well out of state. It will be wise to began as soon as possible, but be sure it is no later than their sophomore year of highschool. Lead and guide the student, but allow them to be the one to make the final decsion, considering they will be the one attending the university /community college. In regards to "making the most of the college experience," expose the student to different safe, fun and informative activities that occurs on various college campuses. This will allow the student to have an idea of what college life is like and what fits them. This will also give the student insight on what they would like to be apart of and can look forward to.

Chose the college that fits your personality. Have the time of your life at school. Make new friendships because it only last four years but friendship. It is also a clean slate for you if you didn't well in high school.

Yes, college is about getting an eduacation, but do not forget that your child also deserves a great educational and SOCIAL experience. When it comes to the college's prestige, do some research to validate what the administration is telling you. Also go visit to see the surrounding area to see if it is fitting for you. Then, allow your child to spend a weekend at the school to see if they will be able to enjoy their time at the school. (Most times when a student is wanting to leave an institution, it is because they are not enjoying their social time.) In most cases, students do not spend a lot of their days in classes, it is more so spent in the dorm or "on the yard". Another tip would be to check the main administrative offices to make sure your child can handle the business required to move forward between semesters. The best indicator on knowing whether you picked the best institution would be receiving very few calls on problems going on within the school. Last but not least, never shy away from asking a student or students about the good and bad things about their institution.

Don?t rush! That would be my advice to any parents and/or students seeking the perfect institution. Everything that glitters is not gold?a lot of Universities will make empty promises to draw students. Do your research and weigh your options. Do you prefer a small setting compared to a university with 12,000 or 25,000 students? Take your time and start looking early.

Consider how much the current students are focused their educational and career goals, what is the school duing to help undecided students find their career interests, and how much support does the school provide towards assisting families with financial aid when scholarship and grant money doesn't cover the cost of tuition.

I would advise parents and students to make sure they research the schools and its surroundings. Also make sure the school has the programs they want for their children.

Dont just go off what people tell you ABOUT the school. Do your research. It well help, you dont want to be at i school cuz you heard something but is totally different look for your self. if you know you do better in small crowds go to a small college. Base where you want to go off your pesonailty.