Montclair State University Top Questions

Make sure you visit each school and ask alot of questions, the more you know the better.

Do your research in the schools of your choosing on what fields there are strong, sign up for any and all scholorships you are allegeable for and choose your major carefully according to your interests and less with what your parents and/or economy dictates.

The best advice I could give is to talk to people who have gone to the school you're looking at (and I don't mean your tour guide). I would suggest just walking around campus on any given day during the year, just to get the general vibe of the school. Don;t be afraid to walk up to people and ask them how the feel about the school. Just tell them you're a prospective student and you want to know want campus life is like. Most people won't have any problem answering. Once you're in college, don't be afraid to join in school activities that are relevant to your interests. It's the best way to make friends on campus.

If you are financial capable to choose the college of your choice, choose a college that will give you the best fit for your intended major and social aspirations and go some where that will allow you to experience life. If finance does not permit you to choose the school of your choice, then buckle down, do your research and choose a school that will fits into your education and career goal but also gives you the best opportunity to finish your education in reference to financial aid, distance from your support system and opportunities for work study and such. Keep in mind that all of this choice will be moot if you don?t make preparation as soon as possible to enable you to have any choice. Start early with your application process. Keep in mind your GPA and SAT/ACT scores are very important as well as being able to exhibit that you are a well rounded, moral and generous person.

Apply to as many colleges as possible the first time. Go to any open houses that happen (preferably during the school year and during the week) because you can get a feel for how the campus is on a typical day.

Choose your major carefully and quickly. It's really expensive to go an extra year or two because of a bad or hasty decision, so follow your heart and look deeply into the program you are applying to. It seems that often, schools will try to pursade you with things that are not all that true or that will not always apply to you. Also, if you plan to live on campus, think about applying to be an Resident Assistant. It's a very rewarding expereince, and your housing is free! I learned more by being an RA than I did in most classes. As far as finding the right college, cost is a consideration buut don't make your decision based only on cost. Make sure that you can see yourself there for 4 years and that it has the right programs for you and your interests. Transferring is always an option, but it costs more and will take you longer to graduate. Best of luck!

Be sure that you really want to go to the college you choose. Check for andy scholarships available to you because paying for tuition can be pretty rough sometimes! And take advantage of any oritentations or programs that will help incoming freshman get used to the school and meet other students. Get out there and have fun! Don't stay cooped up in your room.

Let your child decide what school they want to go to. Also make sure that you look at ALL of your choices and do not just settle for one based on fraternaties or parties. Also, when you do go look at schools. talk to people. It really hels.

Make sure they do a very thorough search on some colleges in mind. Once they find the right college to fit their needs and future career get involved in school activities and support any teams representing their school. They can meet many friends this way and possibly find new interests. Also percrastination is something that should be avoided at all times to help take the stress off students which also gives more productive papers.

fine one that challenges you enough, but at the same time allows you to have a social life, without the dangers of alcohol and such. encourage them to take part in sports that they enjoyed int high school.