Seton Hall University Top Questions

My advice about finding the college for parents and students, is go on open houses so you can get a feel of the atomsphere on campus. When you are on a open house you have the liberty of asking as many questions you want. Another important advice about finding the right college, is search on time do not wait last minute, becuase you want to have time to really research where you want to spend the next 4 yours of your life.

Find what you want to major in.

I suppose that no high school student will truly understand how important it is to take their high school courses seriously, and to be involved. This means Chorus, Band, sports, volunteering, etc. Whatever it is you like, then do it. Colleges look for invested students. That being said, take the time to begin college applications early and VISIT THE SCHOOLS. No college will take an applicant seriously unless that student takes the time to come and show that they are interested. Parents must learn the fine line between nagging and reminding their children to fulfill the suggestions I gave above. You must also make sure that you stay on top of the financial aspect of College. Do not, DO NOT, forget to submit a FAFSA form, or to contact the school when you send in information. Most importantly, call your children when they are at school and make sure they are assimilating. Visit them, not too often, but get them to introduce you to friends. Also, encourage them to speak directly to teachers and deans when they have questions. Most importantly, an involved student is a happy student. College is a community, be a part of it.

I would suggest to them that one should really get to know more about the college or the university before the student decieded to attend to that school by doing research about the school. During campus tour, they only give you some facts and all the good, positive things about school; but as a potential student for that campus, one should really know what's actually going on on that particular campus. Also I would suggest that the students should think about what kind of school or campus they are looking for, such as the setting, and surrounding area, finaical support and such.

Visit colleges and make sure you are comfortable on them, not just socially, but academically and financially as well.

College isn't for everybody. Make sure that you know what you want to study in school and choose the best program that suits your interests. Talk to advisors and the career placement center and ask them what majors are satisfactory for the career path you have in mind.

remeber to look at every aspect of a college from the academics to the social life because they all play a role in making the right decision

Take a lot of time when choosing a school, and really think about what you want out of life. Don't be afraid to aplly to a school because you think your not good enought, just do it.

Research Research Research!

Make sure that you feel at home wherever you decide to attend. You will most likely be spending the next four years there so make sure it is a place where you can see yourself or your son or daughter flourising. You know when it is the right fit, just like you know when it is not. Do not be afraid to ask questions when touring or visiting the campus. Talk to the students to see what the feel or the campus is like! Best way to make the most of your college experience: GET INVOLVED and take LEADERSHIP!!! Everyone I know who does not like their school is not involved on campus and does not given themselves the opportunity to grow.