St John’s University-New York Top Questions

The advice i would give to parents and students is, start your search as early as high school. Parents should talk to their children about the many diffrent jobs and careers available to them. Find out what your childs interest are. Most high schools have programs that offer classes with college credits. Students should take advantage of this. They should also speak to their college advisor. The college advisor can help them search for colleges and also help them with financial aid applications. They can also help them find scholarships that they your child can apply for. I would also recommend a visit to the college you child chooses. It is also a good idea the visit other schools to see what each one offers and do a comparasion. Weigh is certain factors such as, tuition, room and board, books the cost of traveling or campus life etc. You want to choose a school that your child can get the most out of and one that will prepare them for the world. Before you chose a college I highly recommend you do some research about the school, its reputation, and success.

I didn't have a dream school. In my mind, though, I had this picture of exactly what I wanted college to be like. And my most useful advice to you? Don't settle. And once you get there? Don't give up. Don't settle for a school because of cost- if you are determined to make it, you'll be able to pay off loans and make it worth the experience. Don't settle because someone ELSE thinks it's the best fit for you. No one knows you better than you know yourself, and there would be nothing worse than being stuck somewhere you don't love. Don't give up once you're there. Make friends with people from all different walks of life. Learn to balance fun and work. Don't give up your old friends, but don't sacrifice and not make new ones. Don't give up on learning. I promise, teachers DO want you to pass, and they're more willing to help you than you may think. And most of all, love what you're doing every minute. Have fun and don't forget a minute of it.

Parents/students should always keep one thing in mind when choosing a college "is the the right place for my child/me?" When choosing a college you have to make the decision based on whether you could see yourself in that type of an envrionment. They also have to decide whether they want to live close to home, or far away. Also they have to decide if they want to be in a warmer climate or a colder one. Parents/students should also take time out to visit any colleges of interest and to ask any students whogo there what they experiencehas been like since they have been there. For students to make the best out of their college experience they should join activities on campus, get to know the people in their dorm if they're living on campus, get to know their classmates, and go to any campus ororganization sponsored events.

I would tell students make sure you pick a college that has more than one major that you are interested in. In case you do not like your first choice, you should always have a back up. When looking at colleges keep financial areas in mind. You do not want to graduate college deep in debt. Parents, let your child decide on their future. If they want go away let them. It is them that has to deal with everything, not you. Make the most of your college experience. These next four years will be hard, but just think of the outcome. You have a goal and you want to reach it. When you graduate you will look back and say these past four years were the best years of your life. Most importantly enjoy it!

For Parents, I would suggest not putting any restrictions on your child's decision. Let them be free to make the proposal for school and be there as a support system for them. Ask them if this university is right for them based on character traits that you know about them. For the Student, I would suggest picking a place where resources are close by, where you'll be comfortable and where you can make the most of this experience. Don't be shy or self conscious. Get active as soon as you arrive on campus because that's the way friends and relationships are made. I would also suggest good time management and less procrastination since kids in our generation tend to do it alot. Juggling the academic with the social is the hardest thing to get used to but it can be done. Utilize campus facilities and the faculty because they're here to help you in anyway possible and also because you're spending all that money on it. Overall I would say good luck on the hunting and, with hope, you'll end up as happy as I am with my decision.

Every individual is different, choose whats right for you. Decide if you want to be in a city (no campus) or on a campus. Visit the school and while touring the campus picture yourself there. .look to see the different types of crowds. Try to expose yourself to a diverse campus.

The advice that I have to give is to be on the "lookout" all throughout high school. Don't procrastinate and leave everything for last minute because this is the future of your children that you are dealing with. They need all the help and support, be it emotional or financial, that they can get. Who else is going to give it to them if not their parents? What helped me the most was devoutly talking and discussing certain aspects of my future college experience with my high school counselor. They are there for a reason, and they have your best interests at heart. Let them help you. If it turns out that you need more help, then they'll gladly be able to direct you to someone who can do so... Most importantly, you can't stress too much in the process. This is supposed to be a great learning experience for everyone who's involved so keep the environment as laid-back as possible. It greatly helps to keep everyone at ease and concentrated on what they need to accomplish. Just encourage your kids and you might be surprised where they could end up...

I think finding the right college for anyone starting out should not be simply based on which college is cheaper or more publicly accepted as prestigeous but based on comfort. If you're going to be involved with a place for 4 years, that is a commitment to yourself so you might as well make sure you would enjoy it. People should definitely do campus tours and participate in the "shadow" programs. At St. John's, I know prospective students can spend a weekend and a school day following random dorming students around in our daily activities and classes to get a feel for the school's conduct. What is most important for me is diversity and the school's global influence. I found out a lot of people from all over the country and around the world attended St. John's. I've made Nigerian, Vietnamese, and European friends. I've also made friends from places nearby like Pennsylvania and Boston to California, on the other side of America. I know we also have a Rome and Paris campus and many study abroad programs in Latin America & Asia. We also have strong charity programs across the Americas and Europe.

make sure you find the college that best fits the student

You need to find out what is the best fit for the prospective student and see what feels right.