St John’s University-New York Top Questions

It really helps to know what area or field youre interested in

College is dependent first on what you wish to do with your future, then financial, and finally aesthetics

There are many important topics that parents and students should be aware of when deciding which college to attend. One important issue that should be dealt with is that of what professions and majors are avaliable at the college. Not all colleges provide the same areas of education. For instance, there are only about 4 colleges in the entire state of New York that offer their students to partake in a pharmacy program. Another issue is how to live once you're a college student. Although an education is the major task for a student while in college, it is also important for them to live and enjoy themselves because after they finish school, they will enter in the "real world" and begin working. It is also important for students to network, and meet new people. Sometimes in life, there are situations where the determining factor in suceeding relies upon WHO you know and not WHAT you know. This concept is renforced by one of my personal favorite sayings, "Your network determines your net worth".

Make sure you really look into the finanical package available at the particular college or university of your choice.

The most important advice that I could give parents and students about finding the right college is to visit the campuses on a day when classes are held. By visiting the campus, both the parents and students can get a better idea of what to expect when the student begins to take classes there. If possible, parents and students should sit in on a class to see the class interactions between students and professors. They can ask a student attending a class at the college how they feel about the school and campus. This is crucial to choosing a college, because it allows the student to determine where they would be most comfortable attending college. The most important advise that I could give a student about making the most of their college experience is for them to be open to new things and to get involved on campus. College is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn, and discover yourself. If they keep themselves open to everything that is offered at college, they are left with incredible memories, a greater understanding of who they are, and a greater understanding of what they want out of life.

It's important to note what each person wants from a college and see what are must haves in the college experience. That way visiting the colleges is very important especially when you know what you are looking for.

make sure the student is studying something that they are passionate about

take college tours and really think about what you want to do with your life and if the school that you choose has those things because it is very hard to transfer into another school and go to community college for the first 1-2 years to save money because college costs way too much money!!!

Whatever college you choose make sure you are comfortable with the enviroment. even though a college may be great if the student is not comfortable and relaxed then they may feel more out of place and could start affecting there grades and their behavior. go to a school that is more your learning style. the style of teaching may maake the diffrence between graduating with honors and barely getting by.

Find the right college for your child. If its not close to your home let them go. It will work out.