Sul Ross State University Top Questions

I would prepare myself more than I did. I didn't give myself the credit I deserved. I barely started applying for scholarships my senior year, because I thought there was no possible way I would be chosen. I definitely could have used the money the first semester of my freshman year. I would have applied for way more sholarships than I did, and gained much more confidence. I should have made a well thought-out plan for everything i needed to do my senior year. I settled with what I could get easily. I only applied for a few colleges when I know I could of been accepted to so many other colleges. I could of also played for other colleges but I settled with the first one that recruited me. I would tell myself to not settle for what comes first and keep looking until I know I made the right choice for me.

I would tell myself not to get private school loans, to try and apply for as many scholarships as possible before resorting to loans. I would also tell myself to work hard and fast to finish my degree in the shortest time possible. I would apply for better universities and research what it was interested in studying.

I would let myself know that I needed to be more reliable on myself. I need to go in college making a strong statement the first semester. I need to be willing to sacrifice my alone time to my academic time. I need to build up my confidence in every subject to become successful in my degree plan. Everything will pay off in the end , so i need to be aware of all the advantages i have at the school i'm going to and use them to the fullest. The one thing that stops students from receiving their degree is themselves because of the lack of study and time they use to prepare themselves for class. I need to go to school likes it's my job. I have responsibilities such as taking notes, listen to the professor, and paying attention to every detail in that class. I also need to be aware of my financial aid and take care of it as soon as possible. Because if I don't get any help I need to apply for a loan right a way, so it is there before the deadline.

When i chose my college, iwent somewhere close enough where if i needed home it was there, but far enough! Playing volleyball was really important to me, that played a big part in my decision, i knew i would be able to play there, but more importantly i knew i would be able to play, work, and concentrate on school at the same time.

Make sure the school has the degree in which you are intrested in, and that you are able to deal with your different surroundings.

My advice is to research the town it is in and research the school itself. Look at the financial aid available for the school especially if you or your student is an out of state student. Ask what kind of housing is available, and what kind of meal plans. Wikipedia has great information on different colleges, from the population and the location of these colleges. If possible try to visit the school first before you fill out any paperwork. And research the department the your child is entering in, the teachers and the classes available.

Take the campus tour, until you set foot on the campus you can't know if you will really be happy living there. When you find that right school, you will know deep down that it is the one. Don't just choose a school because of the school, look around the surrounding town as well, its going to be your home for four years.

Always explore the campus and its students before making the choice of attending. Knowing the place you will live in and devote your social and academic life could make the difference between loving it and succeeding in life or loathing it and attaining a mediocre education.