Vanguard University of Southern California Top Questions

Look for the college that specializes in the feild that you most want to study, or else the one that appeals to you the most. I chose this school because it felt right, in my guts. Going to college is about finding out who you are as well and getting the credentials to do what you feel msot passionate about in life. Don't let a lot of work discourage you becausae it does pay off. This so far has been the best experience of my life and my future is very bright.

pray about it, trust God, and just go with what makes you smile.

I would advise them first to pick out options for different schools. Secondly, visit those schools and weigh the price, financial aid, and location. Make sure you check out the dorms and get a feel for the social and academic life at the school. Whatever you feel most at home and comfortable, that will be the right college for you!

choose one the student actually wants to attend.

Take your time. The last thing you want to do is rush into a decsion. In many ways, this one decsion will determine your life path. It will determine you friends, your career choices, and in many cases, your spouse. It should not be taken lightly. Don't choose a school for its prestige, or its price but for the quality of its education and the values the institution hopes to embody. My last advice would be to defer enrollment once accepted for a semester or two from your second/third choice schools. You never really know if your choice school will work out and if it is a good fit for you until you get there and sit in the classrooms, eat in the cafeteria, or sleep in your dorm room. By defering enrollment to your other schools, you can more easily find what is best for you and transition if need be. Good luck!

Do your research! Visit the school ahead of time and get all the possible information you can! Make sure the STUDENT picks the school(s) of their choice, not just the parents! The student is one that has to attend the school, not the parent, so they better make sure they like it.

The best advice I was ever given when looking at colleges, was to visit all the campuses I was interested in, and whatever one I felt more welcomed and at home was the one to choose. This advice worked for me when choosing my University. The moment I stepped foot on the campus, I had a gut feeling that it was the place where I was meant to be. Of course, I still battled on picking a school, but the feeling I experienced at that campus ultimately led me to make my decision. When I first arrived to my new home, I admit I was pretty overwhelmed. One moment I am dependent on my parents the next I was on my own. It took about two months to fully adjust, like the majority of college freshman. I would say the ticket to making the most of your college experience is to get yourself involved with the programs, activities, and events your school has to offer. Colleges offer a wide variety of leadership roles, try-out one, even if you do not feel competent to be a leader. You will most likely surprise yourself!

The key to finding the right college for you or your child is to actually go and visit the schools. Ask lots of questions to make sure they meet your needs and get a feel for the community spirit. Your student will be living there for four or so years and they want to find a place that makes them feel at home. Look at the community around the school see if that's a place your student wants to be. Finally once you have started college don't let opportunities pass you by. Get involved in campus clubs, and activities. Make the most of the resources they offer such as campus jobs and tutoring. Most importantly go and talk to your professors. They are a great resource of knowlege and often enjoy getting to know their students and building relationships with them. My professors have been the best mentors to me outside of the classroom. Don't slack off but stay focused on classes while balancing a good social calendar because those are the memories you will take with you the rest of your life! Best wishes in your college search and career!

Get involved with the school and step out of comfort zone.

i would tell parents a students to sit down and discuss the best options for themselves financially as well as personal growth. also the college experience is definatly what you make of if. watever your financial status may be, live on campus, join clubs, go out of your way to make new friends, go visit a new friends hometown with them. if you sleect a college that is close to home stay on campus during the weekends and do things that are out of your comfort zone and experience new and exciting things. after living on campus for the first year, i absolutly love the school and the environment, so for incoming students who are looking at a college, try to go and visit the campus and try to get a feel for the social atmosphere of the campus, and enjoy the college journey where ever it make take you.