Tulane University of Louisiana Top Questions

I would advise parents to allow students to be more in control of where they decide to attend college. The parents are not the ones who are becoming students somewhere for 4 years, the students are. The students should look at schools with the mindset that they are going to be living and studying there for 4 years and they should be happy and comfortable. Also parents should not worry about the finances as much as they do. If a school is out of reach pricewise there are many options a student can take to be able to afford it without having to give up on the school they deserve. It takes more effort and isn't as easy of a process but the end result, the experiences, the connections, the opportunities, the degrees, the friendships, are far more worth it than someone may see when comparing that to the price of tuition. I would advise parents to let students be more in control of where they want to go to school and to not let finances get in the way of the student's dream and the student's future.

All college applicants should ask themselves two questions: "What would I like to do with my next four years?" and "What can I do with four years?" Of course, being unsure about what to study in college is perfectly fine. Look for a flexible and diverse curriculum. Chances are, you can switch your area of study while you are in college. But your subject isn't the only thing that matters. Would you prefer being surrounded by incessant bookworms? Would you like to be instead with people who enjoy both work and play in moderation? Would you rather consume these four years in pure ecstasy? Each college has its own personality, but different ways of life that deviate from "the norm" do exist. Talk with actual students (not orientation helpers) during campus visits to see if you would fit in with the school's atmosphere. Opportunities abound regardless of where you attend college. Find out if making connections is easy through the school's career center and faculty. With today's economy in recession, the diploma is no longer an end but a means. Take advantage of these four years to have fun and get connected with the real world.

First of all, start early and let your search be wide and inclusive. As you continue, realisticly pare down your choices and if you can, visit those campuses that you are really interested in. Make sure you participate and register for each college visited as this has some importance for acceptance. Look into both private and state schools as private schools may have the scholarship/grant funds to even out costs with the state schools, It also seems that if you are a very good student, and you apply to schools that you have a high chance of acceptance, those schools may want your caliber of student and you will receive scholarship offers. While this is a stressful time for both parents and students, students usually make the correct choice and wind up happy at the school they have chosen.

Don't base your decision on fear. Choose something that is challenging to your comfort and that offers programs and activities that you never thought you would be interested in. College is an opportunity to get away from your normal lifestyle and try something new.

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An undergraduate education gives students the chance to find themselves amongst people that think like them, while enhancing their understanding of the world today. It is hard for students to decide where they want to attend school because they do not know who they are yet. It is crucial to find a place where you feel at home and like you fit in. I don't think it is healthy for students to disregard the current student population when looking at a school.

The college search can become overwhelming, which is why it is important to keep your priorities in focus. Quite simply, what are the 3 most important things you are looking for in a college? Are you looking for diversity or something a bit more homogenous? A big or a small school? Far away or close to home? These are all things to consider. Sure, schools will try to shock and awe you with their great meal plans, new workout facilities and newly renovated dorms, but when you get down to it, these things are superficial and will have little impact on your actual college experience. For me, it would really be all about the diversity of the student body, the quality of the liberal arts education and the strength of the school community. I didn't have these focuses when I searchied for a college, yet I managed to find my dream school. These are just a few simple suggestions to keep in mind to make the school search a more fruitful one.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students about finding the right college is to be sure that you make visits to the schools you think you want to be at. If at all possible, take advantage of the "over night" program. It's important to feel and observe what goes on in the classes as well as in the dorms and the social life of each school. I'm a perfect example of that. I was admitted to a college in Pennsylvania as an above average student from high school. I did visit the college but never stayed over to experience all the "business" and such of that college. By the time the end of the first semester was near, I had fallen well below a 2.0. Now I don't know if it was because of the courses , the teachers, the lack of student life, or that I was living in a valley of Pennsylvania ( I grew up on the Atlantic Ocean). But all I know is that I researched Tulane more closly for it's student life as well as the majors offered and its geographic position . Wow , what a difference ; 3.7

GO VISIT. Tulane was at the bottom of my list and I already had my roommate picked out for UCLA. But when my mom made me go visit Tulane, I fell in love. I realized that education is about a lot more than your school's reputation and that going away could be the best decision to make. Go to a medium-sized school, and GO AWAY FOR SCHOOL. Also, decide to enjoy it. If you go in with a skeptical attitude and don't try to make friends or get involved, you won't have fun. But if you decide to take advantage of the present opportunities, things will work out and you'll have a blast.

You must find a place where you can thrive and take advantage of every resource that is given to you.