Concordia University-Saint Paul Top Questions

I would advise parents and students to really analyze what's important to them when it comes to an education. I would also advise them to anaylze what is REALSITIC for them financially, academically and personally. Finally I would suggest looking into whatever forms of financial aid are available to them and to go for whatever you can get; school is very expensive but it's worth it because a quality education will pay back tenfold in the long run.

Take it one day at at a time

Make sure it's what you and your child both decide on and don't take a coaches words for granted... talk to the athletic director before about scholarships.

Before you can make the most of a college experience, you need to find a college that is right for you. There are many things that may take place, such as the location to home, campus size, financial aid or scholoarships for academics and athletes. I recommend visiting as many colleges as you can and getting feel of the campus because the right one will give you a feeling of overjoyment. You may walking through and in a certain spot, in that certain moment you will just know. It's a first step to feeling relaxed and accomplished. Upon starting college, being outgoing and making effort for relationships will help a student be very successful and have a sense of being comfortable with the environment at their university. There are always possibilties of what could be and situations that may be stressful but it is very important to just enjoy where you're at and focus on the good. Parents who are supportive and make themselves available to talk with their child about choices will strongly develop a more positive outcome.

go to the college that will have their major and not just go to random college or student will be losing money. pick a college that will meet your needs!!!

if you think you've found a school, spend a lot of time immersed in it

Pick a school where education is most important. Smaller class sizes allow students to be engaged in their courses, and participate more with their professors. You only have four years to learn everything you need to know to become a professional in your career, and paying attention to detail is very important. Sports should not be the main factor in deciding on a school.

In order to find the school that is right for you or your child you must visit the campus. Students must feel comfortable on the campus; and parents must feel comfortable with the academic level and protection that is available for their children, but it must lastly be the students choice. If only the parents choose the student will be miserable and end up partying more than learning, defeating the whole pupose.

I would tell parents if they want to help their children attend college, start a savings plan for them when they are born. My mom is struggling with financial issues and tells me she wishes she had done that so she could help me. It makes her (and me!) sad that I will end up with at least $100,000 in college loans, and I doubt I will finish in 4 years. For students, start saving when you are young, too. Regarding finding the right college, college is one of THE most important choices you will ever make. Feeling good about where you go will serve you well and add to a life experience you will remember forever during your college days. If you are an athlete, find a good, respectable, reputable coach in your sport who comes highly recommended and talk with them before you apply. If you are interested in arts or anything else, make a point of talking to the professors that head up the department you are interested in. College should be a fun, rewarding experience. Even f you are not the best student, go to college! Thank you.

Focus on the people, not the buildings when you look at schools.