Our Lady of the Lake University Top Questions

Always le the student pick the school no matter how bad the parents might not want them to.

It is not on what 'college name you pick', but on what the college can do for you. It is like picken the right shoe for you it just has to be it.

I think that the most important advice that I could give to finding the right college is to visit several colleges and go with the one where you feel most comfortable. Big state schools arent always a good choice, be sure to visit small schools too. Look for the school that calls to you.

I would tell parents and studetns to pay close attention to how much fincial aid is being awarded to the student and to check how safe the campus is in regards to its location in the community. To make the most out of your college experience, don't try to follow any sterotypes that you may have seen from tv or movies regarding college students, everyone is their own person. Everyone has theit own ideas and their own morals. Don't try to change anyone and prepare yourself to try new things and stay open-minded about new activities. Treat everyone with respect, and always try and remember that not everyone was raised with your same values or principles.

If I had to give an one advice when making a choice for their education it would be to be prepared to spend a large amount of money but know that you are making a good investment for your future but to also look for additional assistance to help cover the cost of attending the school or your choice. It is not easy but if you want it and work hard enough its attainable.

When applying to various schools the most important aspect to consider is the quality of education that your child will recieve. Although finance, location and distance all weigh in when determining a campus keep in mind that those previous three are disposable to an extent, however a quality education is priceless.

The one thing I recommend is to visit the campus. Do not be afraid to ask questions and speak with both current students and alumni. Get a mentor as early as you can.

Make sure you read reviews about the school you wish to attend. There is always an answer to your question about the schools in about every topic and aspect. So make sure you know financially and acidemically what school is right for you.

Do what you think is best for you! Visit the campus before actually applying for acceptance.

I would advice allowing the student to stay on campus for an overnighter. I stayed over night at OLLU and It allowed me to interact with the students as well as with the professors. When you're looking for the right college you must not only look at the programs offered but also at teh school and the professors. When you have awesome professors who care about you and want you to learn, it makes a great diffeerence. We have many students who transfer to the lake because at other universities they don't care wether if you understand or nto. here at the lake the professors give you their cell phone number on the sillabus and advice you to call them if you do not understand or if you need extra tutoring in the weekend. They will also help you study for tests on their free time which is awesome.