Culinary Institute of America Top Questions

The most important thing about the college selection process is overall satisfaction. There are several factors that contribute to the personal satifisfaction that one derives, but, in the end, what really matters is when one looks back on his education and reflects, can he draw on his experiences to lead others and build successful relationships in his chosen field. If one can say that he has done that, then I believe that one can say truthfully that he has found the right college.

No matter how clich? it may sound, college is really all about getting what you put into it. It may seem really hard to find the right school for you, but at one point, you will just know, or hopefully figure out where you want to be, and what you want to get out of life. Without really having any direction, it all seems like a waste of time because you will have nothing to strive for. College is when you truly find out who you are and what your purpose is. It all goes by so fast that its important to reflect on both academic and social aspects of your college years before moving into adulthood and the realm of complete responsibility.

Examine the course materials and the qualifications of the professors at the school to ensure your child receives the best education for the dollar. There may be many schools which fit your child, be sure to choose the one which best suits their needs.

I would recommend that the student have a specific job that they wish to do on mind when choosing a school and pick a school that has the best program for that specific job. For the college experience I would recommend to work hard for your first two years and then begin to experience the social aspects of the college scene.