Millersville University of Pennsylvania Top Questions

Let your child decide, don't force anything on them.

Let your child go off and experience things on their own. Give them space and they will reach out when needed.

dont wait

I would tell them to pick the college that has the major they want. I would also recommend them to take advantage of the tutoring center and all available help. Also plan out a schedule that would best work for you and keep it up so you have all of your work done on time and have a study schedule and make sure you take breaks to relax.

Don't let anything hold you back from visiting a school- go to as many as you can, but don't go crazy just so you can brag about how many you visited. Figure out what you want- city, rural, etc. The size... all the big things. And if you have an idea for a major, find the up-and-coming schools, not the big ones. Everyone wil go there. Find schools that have a small and focused faculty. They are much more likely to give you the most bang for your buck.

Go for your gut feeling if you like that school when you visit then most likely its the right school. Don't think to much about price even though it is very important, there is no price for your education. There are many ways for you to be able to pay for school.

I recommend taking a tour of a few campus' before you fill out the applications. I did not do this and am now upset that i didnt take the time to check out my options. Also, go to an Open House with the school but take what they say with a grain of salt because alot of Universities will lie to new students to try and get you to come there. Try to find the college that seems like it cares about its students more than it considers them just a tuition check. After you get to college, i recommend taking time to check out each and every Fraternity/Sorority and trying to put aside the stereotypes that have been force-fed to you from the media and college movies. I say check out EVERY fraternity/sorority because each one is slightly different, and you should choose the one that has the people in it that you can most identify with. Joining Greek Life was one of the best decisions of my life, and i recommend it to absolutely everyone who enjoys having a close knit group of friends and who likes to give back to their school.

Look at every aspect of the college during your visits and determine which aspects are most important to you. Once you pick a school, go out and experience everything available. For parents, you need to be sure your money is going to a good school and a place where your child will expand his/her horizons. For students, this is the most memorable part of your life and you will meet people you will stay in contact with forever. Do not let it fly by.

When looking to find the right school for yourself and/or your child, it is extremely important to find somewhere you feel comfortable. When I first looked at schools, I looked for the schools with the best baseball teams that I could play for. I had originally decided on a school other than the one I chose, but soon realized it was the wrong decision. I changed schools, because I felt more comfortable here, and their major program fit my interests much better. Also, once you pick a school, get to know some people around campus, and you will surely develop some important friendships that can last a lifetime. However, do not lose track of your studies, and always keep schoolwork your number one priority. And, ENJOY YOURSELF!!

Save your money!! College is really expensive and living on the campus is even more expensive. Think about location, size, and academics and weigh them out together to see if you really want to go somewhere.