Clark Atlanta University Top Questions

CHOOSEN A SCHOOL THAT IS COMPATIBLE AND CONVENIENT WITH YOUR CHILD. LOOK INTO ALL ASPECTS OF THE SCHOOL; TAKE A TRIP AND VISIT THE UNIVERSITY AND TOUR IT. TO THE STUDENTS: CHOOSE A SCHOOL THAT WILL MAKE YOU HAPPY AND NOT JUST BECAUSE YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WANT YOU TO ATTEND. YOU ARE THE ONE THAT WILL ATTEND THE UNIVERISTY AND LIVE THERE, NOT THEM. REALLY FOCUS ON YOUR GPA YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR BEACAUSE AS TIME GOES ON IT BECOMES HARDER TO RAISE IT.

It is important to do research and schedule college visits. There is nothing worse than applying to a school and finding out that you completely dislike it or that the school cant gear you towards your career goal. Gather information on tuition costs, scholarships, food choices and housing. Learn what the campus is like, not only with the layout but statistics, like ethnicity, GPA, retention rate and things like that. Learn about the surrounding areas, such as rural or urban settings, what stores are close by, the nearest airport, tourist attractions and possible off campus housing. It is also important to find out crime rates to be prepared. New students should be encouraged to make the most out of life by getting involved. Be very social and learn about campus activities, groups, clubs, fraternities and sororities. becoming a part of a group will create more connections, friends and would make your experiece that much better. Keep professors close, dont be afraid to frequently go to their office or speak up in class. You will surely be remembered and it is that much easier to get recommendations and a boost in the real world.

BEFORE CHOOSING A COLLEGE MAKE SURE YOU ARE FINANCIALLY STABLE BECAUSE TAKING OUT COLLEGE LOANS ARE VERY HARD WHEN YOU DON'T HAVE A COSIGNER PLUS YOU HAVE TO THINK ABOUT HOW MUCH DEBT YOU WILL BE IN AT THE END OF THE DAY. NEXT I WOULD SAY GO WITH YOUR HEART IF YOU FEEL TO LIKE THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY GO WITH THAT OPTION AND STAY FOCUSED WHEN YOU GET THERE BECAUSE GPA PLAYS A BIG ROLE WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING SCHOLARSHIPS. MOST OF ALL ENJOY YOUR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE BECAUSE IT ONLY HAPPENS ONCE! ALSO KEEP IN MIND THAT YOU MAY BE EVERYONE FRIEND BUT EVERYONE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND.. GO INTO COLLEGE THINKING OF YOUR FUTURE AND DON'T LET NO ONE OR ANYTHING STOP YOU FROM REACHING THAT GOAL!

Dear hopeful college student and/or parent; College is a wonderful experience and everyone should make the most of it. Networking is a very important part of life and it is in college where most of your successful networking will take place and one most take advantage of that by being involved in various on campus activities. When choosing a college/university you have to trust yourself and your first instinct because in most cases it is right. Taking a day or more to visit the campus helps narrow your search as well for the saying is true, "I can show you better than I can tell you". Just make the most out of every opportunity, trust yourselves, work together as one, and have fun through it all. Good luck!!! -Hannah Harris Clark Atlanta University Sophmore

College is a major stepping stone and a sucess often expected from family members. Deciding to go to college is a remarkable mindset. In todays society college is a must. I always joke that a bachelors degree is the new high school dipolma but in reality it is. When I graduated from high school money choose the path for many students. Almost every person who choose a school based on cost has either dropped out or transferred to another school which resulted in lost of credits from the previous institution. If I could give parents advice on choosing the right school for their child it would be money should be a concern but not a decsion maker. Your childs education is priceless. Parents and students need to look for scholarships and grants together to bridge the gap. Anything worth having is worth fighting for. Parents are big on making sure thier children succed. You must invest in education. To all future students dont let anyone drive your dream. You are in control. College is being an adult minus the 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} finiacial obligations of independent adults. Money should not be your ultimate decsion maker for choosing the school of your choose.

The advice I would give students is to pick a school that you want to be at, and that is affordable for both you and your parents. Choosing a college should be based on how you feel about the school and whether you can see yourself prospering at that school. The advice I would give to parents is to let their children choose what school they want to go to. If it is affordable let them go. You should no force eyour child to go to a school that they won't be happy at. It is their college experience, not yours. When people are forced to be somewhere when they don't want to be and that's not making them happy, nothing good ever comes of it. Your child has to be at this school for 4 years, they should be able to enjoy themselves and learn.

When choosing the right college it has to be a joint effort between the parents and student. In the end the student has to live with the final decision made so the student should ultimately make the decision. In choosing the right university you have to think about class size,cost, what portion of the graduating class has a job after graduation, and any other important facts. While attending college its a must to participate in on campus activities and to make friends with people who live in your dormitory {you will need them eventually}. My last word of advice is to keep your grades up!!! I lost my scholarship because I let partying get in the way of my grades. You come to school to prepare yourself for the real world a part of that is time management your social life is not at the top of your priority list. College is a great experience enjoy and embrace your oppurtunity, and stay focused.

Your undergraduate career is primarily about personal development rather than professional. This is a time and place where you learn more about yourself and your place in the world. When choosing a college or university, be certain to keep in mind that, ideally, you want to be in an enviornment that will be supportive of and further cultivate the person you become.

The only advice I cangive, is what was given to me. I always knew I wanted to study government and eventually have a high-paying job within the federal government, I knew that. I also knew I did not want to stay in my respective state, but to venture out away from mom and dad for a bit of freedom. I knew I wanted to go to a city that had a lot to offer. So my advice is know what you want to do, and waht you expect from your college experience, choose an area that you will be comfortable in and that you'll enjoy, for your major choice may change.

When searching for a college make sure you research and find the size, style, and location that is right for you. also make sure that your financial aid is taken care of because nothing is worse than to find the perfect school and not be able to pay for it. To make the most of the experience it is best to be involved and participate in as much as you can on campus, but make sure that it can be fairly balanced with your classwork.