College of the Ozarks Top Questions

I would say that when you are looking for a college for either yourself or you future student, take into account what you want them to take back from that college. If you want a name for yourself and to have employers look at you with wide-eyes, then pick a college that has that reputation. Pick a college that will support you or your future student. This will inevidably decide whether or not you or your future student will succeed. Lastly, pick a college that you know will motivate you or your future student. That motivation, sometimes, will be all you have to keep you going when all you want to do is quit.

Searching for colleges can be so stressful and worrisome. However, once I found out about College of the Ozarks, my mind was made up. I knew my parents couldn't afford to send me to a big college or university, so I knew that chosing College of the Ozarks was in my whole family's best options. I would say to make sure you choose a school that fits what you want to study, that is not in a price range that is outrageous compared to your family's income, and to choose a school where you feel comfortable. To make the most of your college experience, get involved on campus! Yes, do your homework and go to class, but do get involved in campus clubs and organizations! They can really lead to great opportunities and are a good extension of what you learn in the classroom!

My advice would be to choose a college or university that will fit best with the educational track you would like to take. The worst thing would be for you to attend a school for 4 years and then realize that you have spent 4 years studying something that is not going to help you in life. Also, make sure to enjoy school while you are there. By enjoy I don't mean drinking, drugs, and partying, I am talking about being with friends and making life-long friends in order for you to carry on later in life. Finding yourself and re-creating who you are is a major part of life in college. You no longer have to be who your parents wanted you to be or who your siblings were, you are unique, you are who you want to be. Make sure and find out what your life's mission is and what you want to accomplish while you live life. Life is short and fragile, you need to make the best of it while you are there. You only have a number of breaths in this life, what are you going to do with yours?

Give yourselves lots of options apply everywhere you can and when you get acceptance letters then decide. Remember that the exact degree you get isn't the most important thing in the world finishing is very important. There are plenty of people out there who have degrees and aren't working in those fields. If you are planning to further your education beyond a bachelors it isn't really important what degree you have it might just take a little longer to fullfill the requirements needed for the advanced degree. Enjoy yourself and go to class, you will learn something.

College is what you make it. Look at colleges that intrest you and go to the one that has a mission that looks like what you want or think would be most compatible with your personality, not all colleges are for everyone. It is very improtant to get involved because without doing so you will feel alone and not meet new fun people.

To find the right college you must first decide how far away you want to be, cost, if they have the major you want, their policies, and anything else that matters to you. Don't pick a school just because your friends are going there, or because it's where your Dad went. Pick a school that fits YOUR needs. Other wise you are probably not going to be happy with the choice you make. Not everyone has to go to an Ivy Leauge school. Sometimes the small schools are the perfect fit.

Go with your heart. Go with what you want. Don't worry about how...just do. It'll come to you! Have fun, do new things, meet new people. DO study. Don't forget that is why you are there. DON'T over do it. One bad grade isn't going to be worth the stress.. DON'T forget about the people at home who love you dearly. Help others all you can, and you will be helped!

The first thing that must be considered is ones financial condition. Cofo is for those whose condition is less than ideal. I would also advise that one must study hard and work hard to succeed in college.

Its a great school; Everyone is very supportive, the professors are AWESOME and ALWAYS willing to help, I ma really impressed with how personal they are