University of Missouri-St Louis Top Questions

Make sure you have an idea of what you're getting into. If not, mistakes can be expensive. Figure out or have an idea what you want to study before enrolling. Work hard, but don't forget to enteract with those around you. You'll learn more from others than you will in any classroom. Lastly, always have a plan. Know where you want to be by graduation and save $$$!!!

Don't jump at promising sums of money. Go with a school that fits your needs and has a similar on-campus culture to your own preferences.

Just follow your heart. Don't settle for anything. Settle for what you want to do!

The most important part of searching for and choosing the right college is to utilize every single source offered to you. This means you need to visit college websites where you can explore the academic majors offered, find out what types of financial aid are available, and get a feel for the college mission and purpose. Also, the student and his or her family should visit the college campus and surrounding areas. It is really impossible to understand the atmosphere of the college until you visit. Be bold and ask students how they like the college and inquire about extracurricular activities and social events that take place at the college. Last, take advantage of all the advisors at the campus. Ask to speak with an academic counselor, as well as a financial aid counselor. Advisors are the most valuable people on campus because they have the "inside information" and are willing to share it with you to make your college transition and experience more enjoyable.

Visit all kinds of different colleges. It's hard to know if one school is what you really want, if you've only seen one type of school. Public, private, big,small; Each and every university is so different and caters to different kinds of students. Small schools give more individual attention, but sometimes they're harder to fit into. Big schools seem to find a place for everybody, but also make it easy to get lost in the crowd. It's about finding your niche and finding a school that fits you, even if its not what you originally wanted.

It must have everything you want in a school as if they were someone you will date because your're looing at a long commitment ahead. as far as getting the best of it learn ....Time management!

I would tell the student to write a list of qualities that are important to you and try to find colleges based off of that. To go where best fits you not what anyone else is saying whether its a parent or a friend because its your education. Also do alot of research on schools before you decide which school you want to be at. Go and tour as many schools as you can so you can get a feel for what you are looking for and what that college is like. The college application time is stressful but stick in there because it won't last forever. Also don't give up. If you don't get into the college that is your first choice then just keep going. Your education is what you make of it. To the parents I would just tell them to support your child no matter what because deciding what college they want to go to is a major thing in life. Just encourage them to not give up and do everything you can to make this experience go smoothly.

The right college is different for everyone. Throw out the rating books. The best college can't be found by a book. You need to decide what you want from a college, a city, the country, academics, research or involvement. Then find a college to match. Never make a decision based solely on money, you would be surprised what can happen after applications have been sent it. Scholarships and grants are more common than people think.

The advice I would give to parents and/or students, about finding the right college, is do not go in to it thinking that you are going to make a choice over night. It takes time to find a college that meets your needs, and fits your life style. You want to find a college that it going to work for you, and that your going to gain the most from. At times, it may seem frustrating, and you may want to say "the hell with college," all together, but don't give up. Have patience and faith that you will find a college that works for you. Once you find that college your experieces their will hopefully be the beginning of a bright future. Make the best of your college experiences, work hard, and pursue your dreams.

I would tell any prospective college students to visit as many campuses as possible. Try and make these campuses be as big of a variety as possible., and at each campus tyr and speak with many different students (do not limit yourself to just the tour guide, remember they are trying to sell their own school!!!) That way you can see first hand what campus life is like for a variety of people, maybe even someone who has your same goals and direction. Also, during your last year in highschool really try and find out who you are and who you want to be, that way it will be easier for you to spot which school can help you achieve your current and longterm aspirations for yourself.