Cornerstone University Top Questions

Experience the college of your first choice more than once. It's important to get to know the school to the best of your ability. Talk to students, faculty, and administrators. Take some time on your own away from all the tours, and q & a sessions, talk about what you experienced throughout the day.

Choosing the right college is one of the most important things that a person can do in life. There is a strong temptation to just "go with the flow" and choose the college that is the most "hip" or that people you know have attended or do attend. But choosing a college for its superficial qualities is not the way to get the most out of your college experiance. Choose a college that fits your personality, beliefs, and goals. If you are a conservative Christian that wants a degree in Bible, don't go to Harvard. Likewise, if you are Buddhist looking to get a degree in nursing, don't go to my school, Cornerstone University, which has no nursing program. When you have found a school that looks like a possibility, don't just apply and wait to hear back- visit the school, talk to students and professors: find out as much as you can about the school before you make your final decision. And remember that finances are not the end all be all; many schools have good financial aid programs that can help you attend the school or your dreams.

The most important part for me on deciding on the right college, and what I found in Cornerstone, was student involvment in activities which build each other up. There are so many experiences and it's important to not waste time engaging in ones which will harm yourself or you will regret. Be yourself from the start and be honest with others. FInd a strong group of friends with the same values as yourself and keep each other accountable. Stay on top of your school work and even work ahead when you have time because you never know when something will happen and it piles up fast. Don't wait till the last minute becuase a lot of professors offer to look over papers or extra credit for turning papers in early. This is what I have learned so far from my two years axperience and I know I have much more to learn. Enjoy your experience and capture memories at every opportunity.

I would say to besure you have visited the college and talk to professors, students and other staff there to really get a feel for what the college is really about. Also, make sure you understand the morals and rules of the university, that way if you have any strong disagreements, then it won't be a surprise to you once you get there.

Choose a college with great professors who will be able to help you out upon graduation. Make contacts!

I would explore other options and not wait until the last minute to make a decision. I waited until the last minute to make my decision. so just try to explore options and make sure the student really goes to college for what they want to persue.

Know what you want to do, know who you are and what you like, and know what makes you happy. Chances are that will all change, but knowing that will help you find the right school for you. And apply to more than one school, we don't all get lucky like me.

Finding a college is always difficult because it's a new phase of life. There are many pricing issues I have with my school, but at the end of the day, I enjoy the environment and am being successfully prepared for my career. It's not perfect, but then again, no college is perfect. Finding one where you enjoy the environment and will be prepared for your career are the most important aspects. Also, don't be decieved by the admissions team. Their job is to make things look flawless, but most of the time the only time they're caught walking around campus is when they're giving tours. So how in the world can they expect to tell prospective students about the "real" campus. It's fake. Instead, I highly suggest you talk with a variety of students and take all their views of the college in perspective. Look for bits and peices about each students views that match yours. Don't cross off students with bad attitudes about the campus, because that could be you soon enough. Take their advice seriously. They're better witnesses than the admissions councelors.

I would encourage parents and students to visit colleges they are interested in, and attend one in which the students seem to love the school they are going to and are having a great experience. Chances are, if the students seem to love their school, you will too. It is also important to take into consideration the degree in which you want to study, if the school has that program, and if it is well known and recognized. Religious affiliation was a big factor for me, but isn't a factor at all for some students. I wanted to go to a school that taught what I believed, but also presented me with other views I could learn about. I knew by going to that school that I would be supported and uplifted in my Christianity, and not persecuted. I could learn about my field of study through a Christian worldview. I would encourage parents and students to take religious affiliation into consideration. In order to make the most out of his/her college experience, I would encourage the student to always have a good attitude, and persevere in school academically, socially, and emotionally throughout his/her college years.

You'll make good friends anywhere you go. Choose a school that fits your best academically and socially.