Fashion Institute of Technology Top Questions

Do what feels right.

I would recomend to visit the school more then once. I would try to visit while in teh middle of a semester. This could help to get a real feel for the school. They butter you up when you go on a tour through the school. Also, try to talk to students that have attended the school or are currently attending. Also, it would be good to visit more then one school. Try for places far away for a new enviroment. Merci. Good luck!

If you want to be completely aware of what you are about to get into, make sure you visit your school, including the dormitories, and if you can, take some courses offered to high school students. By taking a course at the school, interacting with current staff, faculty and students whom actually attend there, you will get the most information you need in deciding if you would like to attend there for sure. Take advantage of scholarships and contests. It's better for a student to not have a demanding part time job, in order to focus and do well in school. Also when you are not as tired from other activities, you will more likely find your courses intriguing and motivate you to do well. Also Time management and organization is crucial, be prepared with practical and fail proof methods. In addition, having the wrong roomate can be a nightmare and it can effect your school life and your physical and mental condition. School dormitories are safe and offeres many facilities like laundry room, work room, computer rooom and etcetera but it can't be compared with having peacefulness by having your own room, freedom, and privacy.

take a chance and make sure to take all of the opportunities available to you.

Searching for the right college is almost like searching for the right future. There are many choices and paths one can choose but only one is the right one for you. Honestly, the only way you can truly know for sure is to take a chance and try it out. For parents and students looking for the right college, it is best to visit each school and if the school allows, to sit in during classes to experience what the classes are actually like so that you know what to expect. Make sure you choose a major that best suits your talents and interests. Choosing a college that also best suits your financial budget is also wise. You definitely don't want money to put a damper on your college experience. Make lots of friends because some will stick around and those are the ones who stay with you for life. Stay away from people and things that will hinder you from achieving your life goals. Get involved with activities on your campus.

I advise all parents and students visit the top schools of their choice. While doing so, stop a student and talk to them about how they feel about the school. Someone in the major you are seeking. Also, facebook-ing someone who attends the school and in your major may also be very helpful. It also helps to see the diversity of your school by tyhe different cultures on facebook.

Not to do so much research on it. All colleges are different and they cant be described on a pamphlet. I love my college but it may not be the right college for every kid.

Visit the campus on your own while classes are in session. (don't go over the summer or over there spring break) Get a feel for the kind of people that go there. Maybe even stop a few and ask them about their experiences at the school. Wander around and check out the surrounding area too!

don't stress over anything becasue it makes situations worse. if you arent accecpted to a school that it probally wasnt the right one for you

Choosing a college can be a difficult process, especially when it requires a seventeen year old to decide what she wants to do with "the rest of her life." My advice is that potential college students pursue an education that will keep them interested for the next two to four years. The idea that one has to study what they intend to pursue as a career is an outdated philosophy, unless one wants to become a physician, surgeon or lawyer. Most people I have met in my 23 years of life not only switched majors while in college, but are working in professions completely unrelated to their degrees. College is a time of self-discovery and growth and life experiences. Students should choose a college based on potential studies as well as location. Studying in New York City has opened many doors, both socially and opportunistically, for myself, and I recommend everyone lives here for a period of time. It is important , in one's formative years, to be exposed to other cultures and ideas. The college years are perfect for exploring who one is and where true interests lie.