Goldey-Beacom College Top Questions

The best advice I can think of would be to simply research everything. If the student has a career goal look at any and every option to get to that goal. The school that gives you the best route for you is the proper choice. You must absolutely visit the college and interact with students. Ask current students about their experience. Absolutely research the success of the college. I would also advise parents and students to develop relationships with your teachers and counselors at current and future schools. It?s all about networking, especially if you really want to go to a specific school. Having open communication puts you in a good position for new opportunities. For parents financial planning is tough, but definitely a major key to your child?s success in school. If you plan ahead it will definitely alleviate extra stress in the future. If you spend enough time learning about the environment that you're moving into, you can better your college experience and make it all that you wished for.

Do alot of research before you enroll at a college because it will waste time and money when you find out that you need to go to a different college for whatever reason. I started at Wesley College and I reliazed that it was not the school for me. Once, I found Goldey Beacom, I felt right at home but the down side is, I would have my masters by now, if I started at Goldey. I'm working on my masters now and I only have 12 more courses before I'm finished. I would like my PHD but my finances will not allow me to do that. Also try to work through college so you wont have to take out many student loans. Also, I'm a single parent with four children and its never too late to go to college and if I can do it, you can too! Its never too late for a higher education. People, thought I wouldnt make it through high school with four children but I did plus I refuse to be labeled a statistic! Genuinely yours, Kelle

Make sure the financial aid that is promised is given, many people are up to scam you, along with college loans with rediculous interest, also, do research on the dominant cultures on the campus, to avoid your child feeling like an outcast.

I would tell students that they should visit each college campus while they are applying and choose which one is the best for them. Being a deaf student, choosing the right campus and the right classroom settings will help you achieve your college experience. I would tell the parents to go with the students when they tour the campus so they can ask questions and make sure that the money they're spending is worth it for their kids to attend.

When looking at colleges, choose the college you want to go to as an individual and that fits the major or goals you have the most. Don't let money be a determining factor, there are always ways to get grants, scholarships and other help with tuition. Do a lot of research, including visitin as many campuses you are able to, and apply to as many colleges as you can and make sure that they fit what you are looking for. That way when you get the responses back you will be able to weigh the pros and cons of each college and have a few back up choices in case your number one choice does not accept you. Once you get to college, put yourself out there, meet new people, join clubs and anything else that will help you adapt to your new surroundings and make your college years more successful, fulfilling and comfortable. Last but not least, make sure you study and do the work necessary for all classes, you don't have to get straight A's, but get the best grades you are able to. Take full advantage of the college experience it only comes once!

The advice I would give a parent or student about finding the right college is make sure it fits all your needs. There are many appealing colleges out there that may fit a few of your needs, but when you come to that point in your life where you may need something the college doesn't offer your on your own. Make a list of what you wantyour college to do for you, then make a list of potential colleges. When you do your run-through check off all that apply at that school. It will make this process easier.

Visit as many campus as you can. Don't be quick to choose