Goldey-Beacom College Top Questions

I would tell myself to take basketball seriously because it's hard to afford college when you're not on a scholarship. I would tell myself to study harder, and also work harder.

When I was a high school senior, in 1998-1999, I was very immature and ignorant about college. The high school I attended did not educate the students very well on college imoportance, procedures and information. My parents wanted me to start as soon as I graduated high school. On the other hand, I wanted to work full time, put money aside and wait till I was ready. Big mistake that was. I am almost 30 years old and I am currently teaching preschool at a private school. I recently married and bought my first home. My major of study is accounting, and I have a passion for "getting more for my money." My hobbies inclube clipping coupons, finding the best deals and cutting costs where I can, and still be comfortable. In one sense,. not going to college right away has made me a better person financially, but in another sense it has put a huge burdon on my finacial well being, as well as my future savings, retirement and investments. You can't get very far in life as a preschool teacher, even though I adore and love my students very much.

Make sure the school has your major and dont talk to just the faculty. You get the best inside information from the students.

Think about what you want out of your college experience before you apply. I made the wrong choice the first time and really messed up by getting involved with the wrong people. When I finally told my parents, we sat down and I decided that I wanted to give myself a future and go to business school. You can do anything with a business degree. I love it so much that I am going to continue on to graduate school and get my masters in business. Really think before you do anything. Those 2 or 4 years give you the tools and knowledge to make your future the best it could possibly be. If you believe in yourself and know that you can put your mind to anything, then you can attend college. It's easy, trust me!

Make sure you do research on the college of your choice and that it has the major that you want. also find alot of time to relax and try not to stress so much or else it can make your college life a heck of alot harder.

My advice to anyone involved in the process of finding the college best fit for them would be to really take their time researching the colleges. Specifically, look at the location and environment first, ask yourself if you really want to move away (or stay) and how that will affect your life. Additionally, it is best to find out what the primary focus of the student body is, meaning is it a party school or a learning environment? Further, when visiting the school, look at the classroom, the size of it, and imagine yourself attending it, does it seem to fit you? Usually, the feeling you first receive is probably right. If you cannot decide then it may be a good idea to pick a school to attend only for the first two years to gain experience and to possibly lower costs if you do it right. Overall, understand the college is costly, your main objective should be to find a college that will meet your budget but obtain the highest possible satisfaction in knowledge gained and experience lived. Do not rush into a college that is not right for you without understanding its implications.

Advice I would give to parents is; ask you kids what type of learning style they would prefer and find out if they like the idea of a big school or a small school.

You have to find a school that best fits your personality.

Make sure to visit colleges more than once to make sure the experience that is first experienced is regularly experienced at the college or university you are expected to attend.

Look at many school and take the time out to talk about school.