Saint Ambrose University Top Questions

I would suggest categorizing whats most important to them about a schooland making a ranking. Think finance, distance from home, social life, housing, class size and etc...

Let your children pick where they want to go because it is there choice and thier life and they are the ones who have to go to that school.

I think finding the right college is crucial to one's academic success. A very important factor is class sizes. The less students there is, the more time professors have to work individually with them. I do believe this is the most important thing to be taken into consideration when looking for the right college. Also, making the most out of college experiences is very important. College is going to be 4 years of your life that define you as an individual. I think one has the opportunity to grow and mature with college and figure out those things that are important to them and those that are not. This experience is important because for most people it is their first time on their own and the first time their morals and values will be tested. Making the most out of the time you're given are always words to live by.

Start early so you can take your time and reach a well thought out decision. Visit as many schools as possible and consider all options.

Make sure you feel comfortable at the school. You won't benefit and succeed if you can't be yourself.

Visiting is key, but also one should make a list of what his or her expectations/ aspirations are for college and look for a school that will provide that .

I think that a prospective student needs to access what is the most important aspect of college that they hope to achieve. The college you pick should match your specific needs. Students and parents need to make a list of these requirements before visiting any colleges. Both students and parents should be prepared to ask many questions to faculty, students, and staff so that they can get a real feel for the college and its priorities. As a new student, don't be afraid to try new things and be involved. I would recommend joining clubs, taking part in campus activities, and studying abroad to enhance your overall college experience. College can be the best time in your life if you make the most of every opportunity available to you.

You may have heard this already but you'll know its the right campus for you the minute you step out of your car. If you don't connect with somebody right away it's alright because the school I attend tries very hard to make sure that you feel at home. It may be the most important concept that the right school choice is for the student, but parents (in my opinion) should also be awarded with the frame of mind that when they send there son/daughter to school that they will be safe and accounted for. Get involved in everything that you possibly can, everything you do in this advanced educated experience will be placed on a resume some day. Good Luck!!!!!!

When looking for a college find one that fits you. Dont just look to go to the big party schools. Most of the time its the small school that have plenty of good partys to attend. If you have questions then ask them, most of the time the people are really nice and more than willing to help. I would suggest have a school where the student to teacher ratio is low because then you can get help from your teacher easier then you can at a bigger school. Also dont be afraid to put yourself out there when trying to meet new people. Everyone is always looking to meet new people so be willing to make new friends and dont be timid or scared because it will only make things harder.

I would tell prospective students to really think about what is important for your college experience and then visit lots of different campuses to find out what works best for you. Figuring out what college to attend can be very overwhelming at first, but by visiting the schools and experiencing the campus life first-hand, it is much easier to picture how you would fit into that picture. Once you have decided what school to attend, my biggest advice would be to make the most of every moment and to work hard. I think that once you find a balance between your social life/activities and your academic life, everything else just fits into place. Always remember the reason you are attending school and try to learn as much as you can so that you are prepared for your life once you graduate, but also never forget to have fun and enjoy everything your campus has to offer! There are so many opportunities to have fun and learn at the same time! Enjoy your experience and never regret where life takes you.