Missouri University of Science and Technology Top Questions

I believe the most important thing is to go to a college that fits you long term goals. Don't think about the parties and girls think more about a job and your career.

When choosing a college, always visit the campus before you make your decision. When you visit, choose a time when class is in session, sit in a couple of classes (if they will let you) and talk to some of the students. Explore the campus and the surrounding town. From these activities, you should be able to determine whether or not you fit the college or if the college fits you. Once you are in college, make time to study and do well in classes (you're there to get a degree, why not earn a decent GPA too?). Also, allow time to relax from studying, because too much studying will stress you out. It is possible to have a socal life and do well in college; study groups are great at this.

Chose a school based on your needs and your wants, not just the school that gives you the best scholarships. Finding the school that matches your personality is harder than being accepted into an Ivy League program. Visit different campuses, apply to the schools where you are most comfortable, and get to know the faculty. Campus visits show you the personality of a campus like pictures or videos never could. Don?t apply to the schools where you wouldn?t want to just spend the day on the campus. If you aren?t enjoying the atmosphere, it will become a detriment to your college career. The faculty has the most influence on how you will be spending your time while in college. Sit in on a class, talk to the professors of your Major, and make sure you are friendly with the secretaries and faces of the department.

Have knowledge about the school from alumni and professors. Planning off-campus livings and financial aid.

Start early in selecting the right college to attend, and keep your mind open. Start off with a list of many colleges that sound like they could work, and narrow them down slowly but persistently by talking to your counselors and teachers who know you enough to help you decide. Try to visit colleges you are seriously considering, or at least talk to students from there that have similar interests; through e-mail, in person, or on Facebook. Take a variety of classes in high school to give you an idea of what to study in college. Only get into a school or field if it seems right for you, not because someone told you to or because you think it would make you look good. Once you get to college do not be afraid to branch out, try new things, or switch majors or even schools if something does not feel right to you. Focus on your studies, and learn beyond the basic requirements of courses that you enjoy. Also, join extracurricular activites and groups; those are important too. Finally don't forget to keep a reasonable social life; friends are important-you can learn from them too.

Look also at the community that the college is located. Make sure you have a planned budget throughout the year, including gas and vehicle maintenance. Also make sure that the social atmosphere at whatever school you choose is what you want, ie. make sure its somewhere you can spend four years or more if needed. Finally, check the avaibility of jobs for graduating students in both your major, school, and people graduating from that school with the same majors.

Talk to as many current students as possible on campus visits to determine if you would really fit in. Be picky. Don't get stuck at a degree/field-specific school if you think you might want to change majors later. Focus on doing well in classes from the very beginning. It's too difficult to fix your GPA later on. Attend your classes. It makes a bigger difference than you realize. Make best friends in the beginning. Be open to new ones.

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Talk to students that already attend the university.

To make the most of any college experience, you have to get out and do things. College can be demanding, but it will eat you alive if you cannot create a good balance of work and social interacting. One must also stay focused on work when it needs to be done and try to not fall too far behind because it's near impossible to catch back up.