Kent State University at Kent Top Questions

I would tell a student or parent that to find the right college it is very important to visit the college and even sit in on classes to get a feel for what that school is like. There are many important things about college not only studying and class but friends and building lasting relationships.

Be sure that the college meets your needs academically and financially. Be prepared for all costs

Chose a school that has a good prgrom for your child. If your child is not exactly sure what he wants to do, then send them to a school that has a variety of classes they can take to figure out what they want to do. The most important thing is chosing a school that is right for your child. Find a school that they feel comfortable when visiting and has a strong program for whatever carrer your child wants to enter. College is not all about having fun, work needs to be done as well. While many college students today tend to be a lot more social and not focus on school work, to get a good job and suceed later in life, they need to get in to a good accredited program.

Research your prospective college, make sure it has a good program for your field of study. Research the financial aid at your college to find out what their financial aid package consists of. Find out what the job situation is on and off campus. How is the housing situation if you are going to be living on or off campus. How accessable is the campus if you are commuting, ie parking. Is there a good food plan. How new are the facilities, how many computers does the school have and is there good avaliability to use them. What kind of educational value will you get for your money at this school, and how marketable will you be after graduation.

Don't listen to what anyone else has to say about the matter. Do what your heart tells you. It's your college experience. Do it for you!

Your first choice is just that- a choice. Keep all schools in mind and always go with what you want- not what your parents or friends want you to do.

Advice I would give to parents/students would be to do a lot of research when looking for the right college. I am very happy with Kent State, because I visited the campus and looked it up. I also visited other campuses even though I was basically sold on Kent, just to make sure it was my top choice. The college your son/daughter goes to is very important and really shapes their whole future so it is important they choose the college that best fits them. Finding a college you are acidemically compatible to as well as socially compatible to is a hard but rewarding task when you feel like you fit in to the college you attend.

I would visit any and every school that one is planning on attending. If you don't visit first, you can't be sure if it is what you are really looking for. Also, research the professors, and make sure the school has the major you would like to study. To make the best of the college experience, remember homework and studying comes first, but do not overwork yourself. Leave time to socialize, everyone needs friends and support!

Narrow your search down to colleges that offer the major you want. Then do some research on each of them to see if the program is accreditted, etc. Finally visit the campuses you have left and figure out which just feels right to the student. This helps to find the right fit to complete a degree, but also allows the student to know they will enjoy the time they spend there.

Visit many and ask all questions.

Take trips to the colleges first before commiting. Also research in terms of the undergraduate degree and also see if their grad school is worth it.

I would advise students to use the resources available on campus and to open themselves up to a new experience. Opening up to a new community and becoming involved will help create a wonderful experience and make success easier to attain. I would advise the parents to support their student in their career choice, not pressure them to hard finacially, and encourage their success.

Im sure you have heard the saying "college is not for everyone". We as society are enduring a struggling economy and question, are things are going to get any better? The answer to this is desire, knowlege and commitment by hard working college students. Personally, I believe that college is for everyone. College is a place to grow, learn and develop a future for oneself. It is a time for exploration, enlightenment, and perseverance. In making the crucial decision to attend a college I believe one should follow their heart and make a personal decision that does not involve their friends, or parents. Find a school that appeals to you. Whether this may be a small, medium or large school. A diverse, liberal, or conservative school. Money should not be an option when choosing a school. Fill out finanial aid, apply for scholarships and everything will fall in place. After choosing your school do not be afraid of anything and plan for the future. Get involved, meet people, join clubs, talk to your professors! College opens a new chapter in life. YOU will be the one doing all the work, thus YOU should make all the decisions!

When you look at colleges, look into the tutoring and supportive programs for the students. While the first year or so can be fairly easy, the later years can get rough, fast. As long as there are plenty of support programs for students, and maybe a forgiveness program to let students make up for an unusually tough semester, they should do fine in their work.

When looking for a college do not look solely at cost, location, and alumni. Look deeper into the campus. Seek out students that are attending and ask them how classes are or how the sports teams are or the fraternity/sorority situations. Keep in mind that no matter where you choose you will likely switch your major so make sure the school offers all of your choices. Keep a solid set of friends that you can hang out with on a regular basis, but don't exclude new people from the group. Get involved with any organizations that sound fun, but don't get so committed that you forget to do work. You can always stop going to group meetings with no problem, but retaking a class is a major hassle.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to visit as many colleges as possible while classes are in session. This gives the parents a chance to see where the student is going to be spending their time away from home and a chance for the students to see exactly what type of environment they will be participating in to choose the best college possible. During that college visit, make sure the student is aware of the extra activities that are available to them on and off campus that suits them the best, for example here at Kent State University; the recreation center, fraternities and sororities, and student run government positions are just a few of the opportunities available. Also, as stated in a previous question, make sure the student is practicing great time management skills. This will make help the student make the best of their college experience because they will have their coursework complete when it is time to have fun with a student organization on or off campus or to just socialize with classmates and friends.

My advice for students is to look at every option before making your decision. Don't settle for any one school just because you're afraid of not being accepted to another or your parents want you to go to that specific school. College is your experience and no one can live it for you. You don't want to be filled with regret because you realize too late that you chose the wrong school. Your experience during college is one that you will remember for the rest of your life. You have to be open to new experiences and ideas. You have to be willing to make sacrifices and sometimes that can be difficult but it all will work out for the best in the end and you never know, you may make friends that will last you a lifetime.

Finding the right college is always a struggle. Find what you love, and do it. Look for a school that will be strong in teaching you new and helpful material on that subject you love. Find a school where you can get involved right away. Participate, go to class, and find the school that will encourage you to do your best. Look for schools that are well-known for your concentrated area, but also look at schools that are not as well know. Look at the success of alumni, see where they got in their fields. Just remember that your college experience can be wonderful if you show an interest in it as well.

I think one you should visit the college make sure you feel comfortable there. and to the parents go with what your kid says they are growing up and i know you want to protect them but you have to let them go just a little. If they say they found the right college listen to them. And to all the students college you will make the best friends that are better than your high school friends just saying you meet people that you feel like youve known all your life and you can be who ever you want to be if you want to be miss popular go for it if you want to be known as something that you werent in high school go for it! there is nothing you cant do at college have fun and always be safe and watch what is going on around you.

Make sure a student spends time at a college before making a decision. Students should tour and maybe even stay overnight to make sure the campus is right for them.