La Salle University Top Questions

Talk to an array current students, try to meet with professors in possible area of study

Start off by looking at colleges with a strong liberal arts background if the student is undecided, if the student has decided on a major look for schools that have a weell developed program for that major. Students have an idea of what kind of neighborhood they want to be in so then you narrow it down by looking at location. To make the most of it while you're in school the best idea would be to get involved in a club. Not only will you find people with similar interest but it also allows you to see some of the inner workings of the school when planning events. The more involved you are ( balancing your schoolwork as well) the more you'll get out of college. You go there not just to learn but to live!

Try to figure out what you want to do after college. Then pick a college based on what you want to do. Don't just pick a college because thats where everyone goes or the fact that it's a good party school. I picked nursing so looked at colleges that were known for nursing. But with some of those colleges that I applied to, acceptance into the nursing school wasn't guaranteed. This really narrowed my options. Luckily, for me, it all worked out and I'm happy where I am.

Choose somewhere you want to go.

My advice to parents and students would be to choose a school based on the vine you get from the campus and on the professors. Friends will always be there, however a professor can really make opr break a course. So, visit alot of different campuses and really try to get a feel for the people and environment. If you feel comfortable and at home than it is probably the right school for you. Also, be independent. Do not choose the local college just because your friends from high school are going there. Go out on your own and see the world, it is the best way to be prepared for life.

Just try to find a school that you feel comfortable at, you are going to be living there for four years you need to be able to picture the next four years of your life at that school, otherwise it isn't the school for you. Being in college isn't all about academics, you cant spend all your time studying and doing school work although it should be a high priority! Get out and do things too!

There are three pieces of advice that I would offer to parents or students about finding the right college. Some of the most important factors that can influence someones decision is their ability to pay for the institution that they would like to attend, its location relative to the student's home, and the programs and activities that the college has to offer. If a student would like to complete the program at any given institution, they should have the means to pay for it. Colleges are extremely expensive and being able to pay for tuition, room and board, and books and other expenses should be considered before accepting the offer to the school. Otherwise, there is the danger that they will not be able to pay for it later on down the line. If the student would like to come home during school breaks or even more frequently, they should be sure to have convenient transportation home. Schools that are not in big cities are harder to travel back and forth to. Finally, the student should consider programs that the school offers for career placement and clubs and organizations. Involvemnt in organizations will definitely impact the students social experience.

I would tell parents and students to research the school that have the study you are interested in. After researching those colleges narrow them down to about 5-10 colleges that by figureing out if you want to live on campus, what kind of setting you like for example city, rural, suburb. Then visit those colleges to see if you like the food because that is a big deciding facotr since you will be eatting there for the next four years of your life, then close off campus food areas when you get tired of campus food, what the dorm rooms look like, how big the college campus is, the average class size, and possibly the sport you to play if you are interested. After that students should sit down and talk to their parents about the financial situation and what kind of route they are taking whether its loans, or they are paying for it out of poket. Then once you recieve the acceptance letters from your schools see which school gives you a bigger financial aid package and fits all your criteria for "school that is for you" and then you the college of your dreams.

When you visit schools, whichever school you immediately feel most at home, and most comfortable at is most likely to be the school for you. Get involved and try to become good friends with the people in your major because they will be the people who will pull you through the next four years, especially knowing that you are all in this together. Find a balance between schoolwork and going out because once you find that balance you will be able to have both a high gpa, and have an amazing time with your friends and make memories that you will never forget.

At this point, the parents and students alike are probably overwhelmed with advice on how to go about choosing the right college. My guidance is to ignore it all. It's important to choose a school based on your own stipulations, as too many find out the hard way. College can be a much more satisfying experience knowing that you chose where you spent the most important years of your life.

Get involved with on campus clubs, sports and other activities. This will help you meet so many new people. Parents always try to get as much financial aid as possible, because it is possible.

In finding the right colege I believe that it is important to visit the college to see the school's surroundings. I also would suggest to apply for a school that is highly rank in what ever field an applicant is appyng for. In addition, I suggest reviewing the requirements of the school as well as the standards of the school sush as GPA, the gradutaion rate, diversity, etc is important. Finding the right school also invovles making sure the school is affordable and to look into financing options. Appling for FASFA is important so that the applicant is able to receive as much financial aid as possible. Paying attention to deadlines is important such as FASFA and application deadlines. Joining activites and interacting with others is also an important tool in school. Lastly, interacting with teachers is also important as well as asking questions because they are there to help throughout the college experience.

Make sure you know the area of your campus and are familiar with the surroundings. Also, for athletes make sure you go to a winning program and even if it means having to wait a couple of years to see the field.

Any school is what you make it. Don't get caught up in the party scene. Make the most of your time and money as four years goes by very quickly. Use all opportunities your school and community have to offer.

I feel like I did not look around enough for colleges. Because of my sport, I just settled on the first college that would give me money to play. Having said that, I love where I am, and think I would've been happy anywhere.

don't go to La Salle if you have a learning disablity you will find little to no help

You need to do a lot of self reflection and really try to find a school that you would feel comfortable being at.

Always visit the college before attending. Get involved in school activities to help make friends.

Take all the time you need to choose the school thats right for you or your child. It is much harder to succeed in an environment that you do not enjoy.

First, parents and students should discuss the student's interests. Also, taking time to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the student will help determine the student's calibur and be able to translate that to the level of difficulty a prospective school may offer. Second, parents and students should identify the major and minors of interests. Within this conversation, students should tell parents about the possibilities of adding a major or minor. After this, they should search for schools that offer any combination of interests. Third, they should take time to find schools that have organizations they are intereseted in. Any school with an organization you may want to join is a bonus. If a school doesn't offer the organization you want but has your majors, then that student should create an organization to fit their needs. Last, when the student arrives at school it should be known that the opportunities to have a fulfilling college life is available, but it is up to the student to take advantage of them. If they don't take advantage of them, it is the student's fault and not the University's.