Columbus College of Art and Design Top Questions

id say find a school that has the best reputation for what the student wants to do. With an enviernment tha makes the student most comfortable. then be a bull dog about what needs to be done to get the most out of what the sudent is there for, remember your paying them. get somthing for your money!!!

Go to the school you want to go to and don't be affriad to not know what you want right when entering college

The most important thing that parents and students need to do when selecting their college is to visit the campus and the surrounding area. A college that looks good on paper may have the wrong enviornment, or a university that sounds like a dream may actually be a nightmare. Most colleges have really good, friendly people that they send out to high schools to give a talk about their school, but unless you physically go to the school you're interested in, you simply don't know what it's truely like. Making the most out of a college expirence has everything to do with exploration. Checking out different scenes, be they school run programs or local subcultures, is always a great way to learn more about the world, as well as yourself. I for one never thought that I would ever be interested in glass blowing, but actually going and seeing it done completely opened my eyes to the art form. It must be remembered that trying something new does not mean that you automatically become commited to it, and you should feel safe doing something different. Learning and exploring is the only way we are able to grow.

To students I would give this advice: never give up on what you want out of your college expierience. This is the time of your life where you can have fun yes, but you need to keep your priorities in check, and understand that more is riding on this than having a good time. Thousands of dollars are at stake if you fail, and although it sounds intimidating, it is possible if you stay focused. To parents I would say this: encourage them and tell them you are proud often. This helps greatly in achieving good grades and staying on track. Having a social life is just as important as having good grades. Have fun, be yourself and never forget WHO YOU ARE.

when looking for a college make sure it has a great program in your specialized field. and if you do'nt know what you major is going to be i advise to go to a community or state college where the prices may be cheeper for getting you prereqs out of the way. overall, don't waist your money. you are paying money to go to school, so go to class and learn something. the sooner you get through college the sooner your real life can start. and hopefully it will be doing something that you enjoy doing.

Finding the right college can be very difficult. There are so many factors to take into consideration: location, cost, program of study, size, etc. My advice would be to rate the importance of each of these factors from most important to least, and then match each of the colleges you are interested in to which of these factors it best fulfills. You may have to compromise, as the college with the best program of study may cost the most. After taking into consideration each of these factors, and visiting the college, hopefully you can make an educated and confident decision. I feel that most college students don't make the most of their college experience. My advice is to live in the moment and enjoy this unique period of your life. Get involved on campus! You will make many friends who have similar interests. Take advantage of your teachers and what they have to offer. Take your school work seriously, but not so seriously that it drives you crazy. You will make life-long friends while you are in college, and you will discover and develop who you are. Make the most of and love this great learning experience!

Choose the school where you feel you fit in, you'll be happiest there. Make sure they have a major you want as well as a few others that you might be interested in just in case you decide to switch majors. You might be surprised, but switching majors can be a really great thing once you've gone to school long enough to know yourself better and choose better the second time. Work hard on what you're passionate about, but leave time to spend with friends as well. The people you meet in college will give you some of the best experiences of your life because they will come from so many different backgrounds. Don't be afraid of pulling a few all nighters, the midnight fun is always better if you're around friends. And most of all, take time to smell the roses along the way, journal, write letters, or take photos, however you do it best, because you will treasure so many of the times you have at school.

That it does not matter what school you go to because it is not the school that is going to make you who you are it is you that is going to make your experience in college worthwhile.

don't always think that you have to go to one specific school, and that that school has all the answers find what your child likes most and don't push them into a specific carreer. smaller schools, although private, can also have the best options for learning too.

Coming right out of high school and scurrying around to find "the right college for you" is probably not the best approach to finding a college that you will enjoy. To eliminate that stress, you should start a couple of years early and think about what your passion is. What are your ambitions and future plans or dreams? After you find what you love to do, start looking at schools that specialize in these areas. Apply to several schools to ensure that you have multiple choices. You should always visit the campus to see how things work and what the campus is like to get a glimpse into the future. Visits to the campus normally narrow it down pretty quickly, along with speaking to people around campus to give you a students perspective. As a sophomore attending a college that I have come to really love, my advice to parents and students is to not only look at the school?s academic achievements but also observe how the professors teach and interact with the students. Above all, do what you really love because you will be more motivated and successful when facing this new challenge. Good Luck!

I would tell them that you should ask your child what they want , and even if its a college that is way to expensive you should find a way for them to go to the college of there dreams, but you should tell them that they need to work hard in college because its not highschool anymore this is your future.

Go with your gut instinct. If a place feels right, then pick it.

Visiting the college is probably the most important factor in making this decision. Getting a feel for the atmosphere, the students, and the facilities were the major deciding factors for me. Photos from website are no substitute for up to date information. Finding out if you think you'll feel comfortable, safe, and still inspired for your learning experience and developing your potential are key points. I found it easier to decide on the type of college first, whether public or private, in-state or out, and which school had the proper equipment available. Location and price are easy ways to narrow down your search, that way you can pick a few schools to visit and find the right one. Always have a plan B (and maybe C) that closely resembles your first choice in case something doesn't work out. Above all, remember you can transfer if you feel you made the wrong choice.

Find a place you can be proud of. School pride can give you a lot of drive. Be at a place that makes you want to work hard, meet new people and make good descisions.

Trying to find the "right" school and choose the "right" major can be a very daunting and stressful experience for students and parents. While it is important to make these decisions well-thought out, both parents and students need to remember that it is okay to make adjustments and changes to your educational and career path. If you realize that the major you have chosen is not what you are really interested in doing, find something else that you find compelling. If your decide the school you are attending isn't meeting your needs, consider transfering to a different school. These may not be the easiest or most convenient choices to make -- but realizing AFTER you graduate that you aren't interested in your chosen field or can't actually get a job is an even worse position to be in. Ultimately, students should follow their gut instinct when it comes to choosing a school and pursing a particular major even if that means choosing a school or career path that is somewhat untraditional. Don't worry about what everyone else is doing, this is your life and your future -- choose what is right for YOU.

There is only one piece of advice I can give a student about finding the right college sothat they can make the most out of their college experience, and that is just to simply choose a place that instantly feel good whenever you step foot on the campus. If you get a funny vibes at first, than don't go towards that college. In order to have that amazing college experience, you must at first feel as though you are welcomed at that campus and that it feels right and you will know that the first time you step foot on their campus; you will just get that good vibe. To parents, I must say that the best thing you can do for your child is to let them go to the college of their choice and to encourage them to go out and have fun, because like parents always tell us, college is supposed to be the greatest time of our life.

Save money before you go to college, it's hard if you don't have much money, and have to work while at school !

Go the the school, walk around, talk to the people there, not just the teachers, but the students too, if while your doing this you feel like you belong, then that's the school for you.

Simply look into CCAD to see if its right for you.