College of Mount Saint Vincent Top Questions

Find what's right for YOU (the student), not what your told is right. Attend open houses, even if its more than one - you need to get a feel for the Campus before deciding if it's really the right one. GET INVOLVED. GET INVOLVED. GET INVOLVED. It was the BEST thing that I did during my four years of college - and it helped me get an amazing job.

Make sure to take advantage of all the resources your school has to offer (academic and extra curricular); it'll make your experience more memorable. And more expensive doesn't mean better as far as tuition goes; sometimes the best quality of education comes from the most unexpected places.

First, make sure that what you're planning as a career in the future is being offered on campus. Know the requirements, the curriculum, the plan and the cost. Go to orientation to get a feel of the campus and the faculty. Make sure that they staff make you feel comfortable and it feels at home. Know where everything is located.

The advice that I would give to both parents and students about finding the right college and making the most of college experience would be one saying. "Don't put all of your eggs in one basket." I was 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that I wanted to attend a particular Division 1 University and I fell in love with the school. Unfortunately, due to an injury my senior year of high school, my D1 Baseball scholarships were retracted. I chose not to look at other universities before this point. After receiving notice that my scholarships were taken away, I had to scramble looking for D2 and D3 colleges where I could succede both athletically and academically. The coaches here, along with administration did everything they could to help me with my situation. Wrapping it all together - Keep an open mind to what college you are looking at. Do your research on various colleges. And go into everything knowing change is comming. Its a hard adjustment, but if your willing to strive for success- you will certainly find it.

Make sure you explore all your options and find the one you absolutely fall in love with and could see yourself at for 4 years!

I would just tell them to make sure they make a school visit, but one through the school as well as one on their own, that way they won't be influenced by school official's opinions. I would also say to talk to current students, not just those involved in the admission process

If your looking for a small, diverse school, Mount Saint Vincent is that place for you. Although there is not an extreme emphasis on religion, you still have to take religion classes. The campus is beautiful, right on the Hudson River overlooking the Palisades. The teacher-student relationship and ratio could not be any better. The teachers are the best in their field, with plenty of published work. They really care for their students and understand that things happen sometimes. They are flexiable and will always work with any problem you may have. Your classmates are one of your most useful tools here, use them! Group study sessions really will help you and your friends. Mount Saint Vincent is overall a great place to attend college. Being a stones throw for NYC, you have the world at your hands!

When looking for a college, just don't jump at the first school that excepts you or go to a school where your friends are going. make sure that you do as much research as possible so the at you can find the best school that is for you. If you like a small school, do not go somewhere that is big. Also make sure that you have a general idea of a major that you will like and not get yourself stuck with a major that you do not want to have a career in. It is great to choose a school that has an amazing program, but make sure that you can afford it and most importantaly, have a great college experience!

I would tell parents and students to find a place that's comfortable, not too far away from home, and where you truly feel you will get the best education. My experience may not be the same for everyone so it's important to know what you want and look for a school that best meets those criteria.

My advice for choosing the right college is first figuring out what kind of environment you would like to spend everyday in. The saying is location, location, location! Look at the student handbook and compare the services the colleges have. Also, look into colleges that have a wide range of scholarship opportunities. It is very important to visit a college for an open house and ask random students (other than the tour guides) their opinion of the school. Look to see the facilities of the school, if they have a pool, tennis court, football field, gym, or recreation center. Overall, compare schools on the degree programs offered and if they even offer your choice of major. This means looking through the school's course catalog and seeing if they have interesting classes. Going to college is a wonderful experience whether you commute or reside on campus. I think to grasp the full experience is becoming a resident and enjoying the extra activities at night. College is what you make of it. If you stay focused and have a positive mind set, you can succeed.