Cornell University Top Questions

You need to take into consideration all the factors that apply to you. If you can afford it, i suggest you apply for the college that's most different from what you're used to. You can allways transfer, the one you get into isn't final. So go for quality and what strikes your fancy. Enjoy!

Go there. Visit. Find out as much as you can about a college. Don't go for the one that is necessarily "the best," rather the one that FITS you the best. Of course college is a time of discover, so you might not necessarily know what is your best fit. In this case, write down your interests. Consider various directions you could see yourself following. Trust yourself and enjoy the journey. Be daring and willing to find out what bores you, what annoys you, and what delights you. You're full of surprises you may have never considered. Trust your instincts about your interests and the appropriate fit of a school. You'll learn so much about yourself on the way.

Try everything and do not let financial needs be a hindrance.

stick it out during the summers; a little independence gets you a long way in the so-called "real world"

Finding the right college is like deciding on whom to marry. It takes a lot of thought and consideration and one should not be lax about making this decision. When I was looking for a college the main things I focued on were location, prestige, and cost. However, my ultimate decision was based on my gut instinct and I ended up following my heart. I knew that the college I go to now was right for me. In a weird way it seemed like it was my destiny to go to Cornell University. Therefore, my best advice for finding the right college is to follow one's heart and do what you think will be right for you. As for making the most of one's college experience, I can only say keep an open minded and stay focused. Keeping an open mind allows one to experience all the different things that college has to offer and meet different people from a variety of places. Staying focused, which is the hardest part, allows one to do well in college so that they do not regret any decisions that they make. College is what you make of it.

Go to some of the campuses of the colleges you think you might be interested in. I went to 5 or 6 campuses before I decided that Cornell was the best choice for me.

Everything works out in the end. Make sure your kids are happy, and that you are happy too, but most importantly, your child has to be happy where they are and with what they are studying

not to worry, but it all works out in the end. and hang in there for the sake of your interest!

No one should choose the college for the student. It is okay to make suggestions, but ultimately, the student knows best not only what he wants, but how well any college will suit his needs. Definitely visit a college before deciding to attend, but don't necessarily judge the college based on one particular visit. First impressions are not always completely telling. Lastly, after deciding on a school, learn as much about it as you can. Find out everything: all the academic departments; all the harder and easier classes; the services of the academic and career advising officies; all the places to eat, study, hang out; or even secret hideouts where you can relax. And try EVERYTHING within reason, especially during your first year. Widen your comfort zone and challenge yourself. You will truly be maximizing your college experience, broadening your horizons, and learning a lot about yourself in the process.

Any undergraduate degree will give you a new perspective in life. However, I recommend finding a school where one can try many things, both academically and socially, within the first few years, and then be able to focus in on a certain chosen lifestyle and career. This type of academic setting will allow one to learn not only about culture, industry, and academia, but also about him or herself. Find a school that will allow you flexibility and if desired, anonymity. Many students focus on being the center of political attention and a school should provide that opportunity. It should also, however, allow privacy for those that are less extroverted. In summary, the optimal institution is one that allows a student to mature, find out who he or she really is, and accept them for whoever they may turn out to be.