The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

make sure you will study before you choose a college you would only play around at. Studying is important and time management is also crucial

Going to a no-name college is probably a better decision going to one that has one.

You really have to make the decision yourself. You're also not going to know what you really want to do until halfway through college. So, don't beat up yourself for it. Just make sure you land in a respectable school that you want to go to. You're also going to graduate with debt. It's a fact of life. Another thing, that GPA. It needs to be kept up. You're probably not going to realize it until your junior year, but it really counts. Recruiters look for a min of 3.5 where I go. Make sure it's right about there. Internships, do them. You'll really learn a lot about what you really want to do through these experiences. Also, don't be intimidated to apply to them. Just apply to all the ones you are interested in. You're bound to get an interview with one of them. Once you get in an interview for anything, just be yourself and talk! No one likes silence and it makes you looks sort of awkward. Talk!

It's just a step in life, everyones expierence will be different so make the most of yours

Pick the college that suits your major/career path best. Do not pick a school just because your friends are going there, but rather a school that fits your personal needs: big/small classes, liberal/conservative, social/studius, extracurricular activities/study groups. Of course, also consider the location and what's around there to do/ work opportunities provided. Just weigh the positives and the negatives of each school and consider which one is worth it.

I would say that both parents and students should visit the campus before making a decision, and that they should try to talk to a few of the students and professors. Sit down and determine what you are looking for in a school, and how much you are willing to pay to get what you want. You may even want to make a list of pro's and con's for each school that you are considering. This will help you determine which school fits you best. And remember, college is about making new friends not just sticking to the path of least resistance and staying with your high school friends, so make sure you don't choose a school based on whether or not some people you know will be going there too!

Both students and parents should visit the college or universities before choosing the institution to agree upon a good choice and find out as much information as possible for financial aid information to make sure the price in reach. Residence halls should also be visited and the city surrounding it as well. Keeping in touch is also vital once the student is installed to enforce trust and make the transition as smooth as possible.

Get a job and save your money. Use student loans for financial aid as a very last resort. Don't just visit the campus for a day, spend a couple days living in the town so you can decide if you like the atmosphere or if it's not what you expected. If you're a private person, a dorm is not for you because your privacy will be invaded due to the lack of space. Get involved otherwise you will feel lonely and like you don't belong; others are getting involved because they're looking into making friends, too.

If you have no idea what you want to major in, make sure you pick a school thats awesome at everything, like I did.

The University of Texas at Austin is an amazing school. It has so much to offer from great academics, tons of extra-curricular activities, and lots of opportunities on and off of campus. I have never had a problem with professors, advisors, making friends, finding something to do, or finding a cool new restaurant. You get the feeling of a college town, but you are in one of the coolest cities in the country where there is so much to explore. My classmates are goal-oriented and hard-working. I have learned so much about careers, life, others, and myself. I have yet to regret going to this school. This school has so much school spirit and pride, it can give you the chills. If you are worried about it being too big of a school, I know the feeling. The key to success at this school is finding a group, club, fraternity, or sport where you feel comfortable and then your world becomes smaller. Don't wait around for things to find you, explore and experience as much as you can during the four years and you will learn more than you thought imaginable.