Georgia State University Top Questions

Students who exhibit a fair amount of responsibility in high school succeed in most college environments. On the flip side, students who earned poor grades or had displinary infractions in high school should be encouraged to go to campuses with small class sizes to encourage focus.

When selecting a school, think about the type of atmosphere you want to be in as far as in the city, in a small town, in the country, etc. Someone should also select a school based on how diverse they want their school to be. All school websites will offer a breakdown of the different ethnic backgrounds of their students. Another thing people should consider when they are deciding on where to apply is what type of extracurricular activites they want to participate in because not all schools offere everything. A good way to get the most out of your college experience is to talk to new people, join a club, sorority/fraternity or sports organization at your school. It is also a good idea to try and find people who have the same major as you because then you can talk to them about classes, professors, and future plans after college. It is easiest to connect with people who have the same major as you do because then you will already have something in common with them.

To the parents, i would suggest that you allow your child to really experience college life. Keep in mind that they are no longer childern. Do not be afraid to let them make their own mistakes. Basically i would advise parents to give their children room to grow, and to become adults. To the students, i would advise you stay focused. College life can be demanding and distracting. You are experiencing a major change and it is important that you recognize that, and you need to be able to make the necessary adjustments. With this being said, i believe that in choosing a college parents and their children should find somewhere with an ideal location. A place that is not too far away from home, but far enough for the student to gain a real college experience. I also advise a school that fits the needs of the student, and not the parent. It is important that the student's needs are met, becasue college is the first step to your future.

I know people say it all the time, but it is true, you are going to change a lot from the time you are looking at universities to the day you graduate from college. You should pick a school with a diverse student body and a wide variety of classes and degree options, college is a time to open yourself up to new people and possibilities and the best way to do this is to be exposed to it all. It is so tempting to choose a school based on where your friends are going, do not do this. Your first day on campus you can be anyone you want and it is difficult to do this if you are part of the same group you were in prior. I know how scary that sounds, but remember, everyone feels the same way. You are going to be nervous but press on, join activities, clubs, go Greek; anything goes. College, whether you go across the country or down the street, provides you so many opportunities, take advantage of them; you never know?

Visit lots of schools. Visits are the most important thing to do, a school could look great on paper and end up nothing like you wanted. By visiting several schools you will get a better feel for what you want and what suits you best.

Make sure it has the best program for your major.

Students should manage their time and plan ahead of time to avoid stress. Also, studetns should participate in different activities

The greatest important factor one should consider is which major one want to go into. For example, I initally wanted to go to Georgia Tech due to the fact that most of my friends and my brother went their. Unfortunatley I did not accepted at Tech, but instead went to Georgia State. The irony of this is that Georgia State was afterall more suited for me. Their Biology program is excellent and even though I had the change to transfer to Tech I decided to stick with State due to its program. Another good thing to look at is the financial aspect. It is way cheaper to go in-state and if you are lucky your state might offer financial aid programs. For Georgia it being the HOPE scholarship. Another aspect is how you going to live at or near college. On-campus is nice but also expensive, see if the college has a public transportation system like MARTA. Also keep up your GPA and always ask for help. See an adviser if you any other questions.

The advice I would give to prospective students about finding the right college and making the most of their college experience is to first, make sure that the college/university offers the most benefits and career opportunities specifically to what they want to achieve in the future. I say this because students should not feel as if they have wasted their time and money at an instiution that does little or nothing for them. It is important for prospective students to choose an institution based on academic and prestigous qualitites, instead of solely for social life, because the main purpose of school is not simply for socializing, but for gaining knowledge and experience in the field they want to pursue. Once they are accepted to their college/univeristy, making the most of their college experience is what will ultimately determine how successful they are in the future. It is critical to their college life to network with a variety of students and professors, despite their race, gender, and sexual orientation, because the more bonds they connect with others, the more likely they are able to receive adequate support and recommendations from and to others.

Scheduel campus visits to the schools your interested in. When you find a school make sure to attend new student orientation (for it is the best way to make friends). Make sure you accept all your finacial awards and exhaust all other finances you have saved before you decide to take any loans. Be sure to pick the classes you need to graduate, make appoinments with your advisors if you have any questions. Take advantage of all the resources on campus and get involved in extra-curricular activities, sports, or volunteer projects. Most important books first , make the best decisions, choose the best friends, and enjoy the experience.