Colorado Christian University Top Questions

Fill out applications early, and always do the FAFSA! Utilize finacial aid!

The college decision is highly subjective, so the process should cater to the students' desires as much as possible. The campus environment is an important factor, so try to visit the schools you are considering. Do not dismiss an option up front due to finances. Research the financial aid opportunities first. Seriously think about going to a college away from home; you grow up a lot and gain a great sense of individualism when you must live legitimately on your own. Once you get to college, get involved in as many activities as you can and gain the most amount of experience available to you. It will give you the resources and personal development to succeed after graduation. Lastly, enjoy the time in college. It goes quickly but is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.

Make sure it feels right. Visit schools and find somewhere you love and feel comfortable.

The advice would be to look beyond the academics. The academics will help with jobs and occupations but looking at the community of the college is just as vital. The community and what meets students beliefs will shape them into the people they will be for the rest of their lives. Therefore, when looking at colleges, find a school that has good academics, community, and agrees ones beliefs.

Do not go where your friends are going or where your parents want you to go. If you know what you would like to do when you get out of college, looks for a college/university that is well-known for the degrees in that field of study. If it fits your personality, do not let location determine your college choice. Never feel like you cannot transfer to another college/univeristy if you decide that the one you are at is not the one for you.

Remember what your goals are, make sure you can afford to not only attend but able to pay back loans if borrowed after graduation. Education is alway worth getting. Now days you can not get any kind of good job with out an education.

To Students: The most important thing about finding the right college is having clear expectations of what you want out of school. The level of academic challenge, focus on community, what a typical weekend looks like for students, the religious/cultural/ethnic tolerance levels of the campus and majors offered are all major factors that make up the flavor of a campus. Sit down and figure out what your needs and expectations are. Don't be afraid to get advice from people who know you well like your parents, trusted teachers and advisors or a pastor for example. After you've done that, talk to a variety of students in various class levels (ie.e Freshman, Senior etc.) that attend your top choice universities and see which ones line up with your needs. To Parents: Be supportive. Guide your child gently and give them the freedom to choose their own school. They will likely be here for the net four years, let them go somewhere they can enjoy their college esperience. Choose a few points that you think are the most important and explain why your reasoning while respecting your child's responsibility to make this choice.

The ideal college experience for a student should involve transformation of mind and spirit. Students learn more about themselves during college years more than any other time. Parents should do all they can to support their children financially to support an active college experience. Student should never have to work but have it as an option. Students should make studying and professor interaction as highest priority. Beyond that students should live on campus to have fruitful relationships with other students. Their should be plenty of time outside of studies to volunteer and join clubs. College is an blessed time to develope artistic talents before pursuing a career. Conversations throughout a students college years are the most challenging and transforming because it creates the individuals foundations for the rest of their life. Parents should encourage students to participate in preview weekends for colleges of interest before making a financial committment. Students should seek personality and strength surveys before picking a major for sure commitment. Because school is so expensive these days it is important to have a focus and dream. Students must be dedicated and realistic with their goals from the very beginning. School is a beautiful experience!

try diffrent schools and be open to anything, let the final decission be up to the student or else they will hate wherever they go.

Go with your gut. Usually the school that you just *know* will be the right place really will be. Students, don't let your parents pressure you into going to a school that is closer to home, and never let them convince you of a major they think will be right. If you are where you know you should be, studying what you want to do, you will be much happier.

Find a college that fits you or your child. A school that once you visit feels right. Be open to going anywhere, don't decide before you visit the campus. Look for a place that has a great community because this will make your college experiance so much more enjoyable.

visit the college and find a college that best fits what you need in life.

Research the school as much as possible, set up visits to the campus. Figure out the student's financial situation, whether or not they will need money, if so research possible jobs. Try and meet with the professors and if the student is planning to play a sport try and meet with the coach.