University of Maine Top Questions

Go for the one that costs low and has the program that best fits your needs.

When looking at colleges to attend, the best advice that I would give is to take your time in finding a great college fit of your choice and evalute what it is that you want. Make sure that the school is in an enviroment that best suits you and you will feel comfortable in.

I would advise students and parents to research colleges far in advance. Finding the right college can be hard, so go and get a tour of the colleges you're interesed in and do your homework. Make sure you are going to be happy at the college you choose. Compare prices, class sizes, and talk to alumni or even current students about how they feel about it. If you get a bad vibe, then look elsewhere.

Visit a lot of schools. Look for schools with the general career that you are interested in and talk to as many people from that school. Look at the surrounding activities, this is important to help relieve stress and gain the most from your college experience. Just keep your mind open to different types of schools and not just a single school that you have been thinking about your while life.

I would say reasearching would be there best bet. Make sure you look at what different colleges have to offer and chose which college offers the majors/classes that you need for your future career plans. Don't worry about finances, there is always aid available. Your best bet is to find something you love doing, and find a college that provides the courses and environment that fits.

To find the right college, you have to be able to strike a balance between what you want, weighing out the pros and cons of each school. No one college is going to be completely perfect, so by visiting the schools, doing research, figuring out what you want in a school (including what program you are interested in), and talking with your parents (especially about financial aid!), you will be able to get a good idea of what school is going to work for you. Also, keep in mind that if you decide to attend a certain college and, upon going, realize that it's not the one for you, there's nothing wrong with transfering! To make the most of college, stay focused on academics, talk with your professors, and get involved in campus. You're most likely only going to be an undergraduate this once, and it's like no other time in your life--do as much as you can while still mainaining a healthy and happy environment and lifestyle!

Tour as many colleges as possible.

An extensive search is the best way to find the right school for you; the more places you visit, the better feel you'll get for what kind of place is right for you. Once you get to that school you've chosen, jump right in. Don't stay in your room, don't only hang out with your one or two roommates, join clubs, sports teams, ect. Get out there!

Use your resources: Guidance Counselors, College Board, Websites that help you choose the best fit for you. Spend time visiting those places you might be interested in, you would be surprised the amount of discrepancy between pictures on a school's website and the actual campus experience. Talk to students, the members of a large community like a University always have the inside knowledge and opinions that will help you better understand what life is like at a college. When making the best of your college experience; the key is balance. There are so many things going on, you must juggle the academics, social life, sports, extracurriculars and even find time to do laundry. If you can find a good harmonious balance between these things, your experience will be amazing.

The most important advice I can give is to plan way ahead of time. Account for all of your financial needs, tuition is not where the costs end. Visit as many schools as you can before you decide on where you want to go. Try to meet and talk with both professors and students withing the major you want to take or are most interested in. Its really important that your are aware of the environment that you will spend then next 4 years in. And lastly, the most important advice I have, choose a school for you, not the money, your parents or your friends. It has to be your choice. oh, and don't plan on transferring, go to the right school the first time. Transferring schools is the hardest thing I've ever done. It was very hard to transition and to fit in in a new school.