Washington State University Top Questions

Do your research on your school and apply for scholarships early. Also, don't be afraid to take chances whether it be socially, educationally, or anything else. College is about learning who you are and figuring out what you want to do in life, so don't forget to dream big and learn as much as you can inside and outside the classroom.

Finding the right college can be a hard process. It is difficult to see what the environment is like if you have never been there to experience it. My advice, first and foremost, would be to go visit the campus that you are interested in. If it is possible, visit a friend that goes to that college and spend time with them there; go to some classes and get a feel for what the experience will be like for you. Next, I would suggest looking into further details about what educational area the particular college is known for. If you are looking at becoming a doctor, you need to find a school that has a great medical school and so forth. There is no use wasting your time at a college that has no prestige in that area. As for the actual college experience, my advice would be to take it one step at a time. Have fun when you get the chance,don't freak about every little thing, and always do your best in and out of the classroom.

Go with your gut and with your friends/relatives suggestions. Don't go with the more pretigious choice just because you think you should. There's never a good excuse for pushing yourself to the limit academically if you aren't going to get a chance to enjoy it. Go to the place that you think you will find others who "get" you. As far as prestige, it really doesn't matter where you get your undergrad degree.

Don't room with someone you know your first semester. Be outgoing, meet new people. Go on campus visits several times throughout the year to see what its like at various times

Most important for a student to feel like it can be his/her second home. Let your children to stay in school for couple days and live the college experience by their own eyes... Attend some classes and meet people. It definitely will help!!

As for finding the right college, aim for the one that has the best program in whatever field you're hoping to go into. If you don't have any idea, which is totally fine, just about any state school would be a good way to start, you can always transfer. Don't go to a school just because that's where your friends are going. It is nice to get to go to school with them, but a new experience away from what you're familiar with is a good way to branch out, meet new people, and find out a little bit more about yourself. As far as making the most out of college, do the work I guess, but this is the last chance you get before you're out in the real world. Get involved with stuff, try new things, study abroad, go to all the home games, go out and party, live.

Tuition cost (staying in state)

Choosing the right college is a complicated process. I?m no expert, but I will share with you what I?ve learned from my experiences. First off, lay down the basics before you start looking, or else you will feel overwhelmed. Get an idea of what you want to study, where the school should be, what outside activities you want available, and how much you can pay. Then comes the fun part; researching schools. I suggest collegeboard.com, and talking to your school counselor and parents to get advice. Everyone wants to get into the ?right? school, and I recommend that you think about which ones have the best programs you need and the most idealistic location. You should, if possible, also visit the campus and get a ?feel? of what the school feels like. Some schools are more comfortable than others. Once you get in, I strongly advise to be as friendly as possible the first few weeks. This is when everyone else is also looking for friends, something that disappears after the first semester. Friends are what makes and breaks college. The good ones can help you be involved and study, the two most important things in college.

Even though a university is competitive in terms of students, it doesnt necessarily mean that it will help in the long run. Sometimes it is nice to find a college that is a little more relaxed, because it gives the student the opportunity to really focus on what he or she is studying. A semi-relaxed atmosphere is also very helpful if he or she can't decide on a field of study, because it gives them the opportunity to discover many different schools.

The advice that I would give to students about finding the right college and making the most of their experience are; 1. Dont turn to your parents to decide which college is for you, trust in yourself 2. Pick the college that best fits your needs such as class sizes, learning centers, and oppertunities. Keep the cost in mind too. 3. Check out the colleges that your interested in before you make a final choice, take a parent 4. Arive early to settle into your new lifestyle and find your classes before your supposed to be there! 5. Look at your time at college as a chapter of your life and take in as many new experiences as possibe 6. Get invovled! 7. Look at life as it was going to be your last day on earth, everyday, you will appriciate it so much more! 8. Get to know your classmates and professors 9. Keep in touch with mom and dad My advice to the parents are; 1. Trust your children, they are going through a major time in their life, they will learn from their triumphs and mistakes 2. Let them decide which colleges they want to look into

Accreditation is important as well as offering the right classes for the desired degree/career.

I would recommend finding a college that is cost effective, looks enjoyable, and works with you. Changing your major is a common thing, so finding a college that has multiple choices that you would enjoy is a huge plus. To make the most of your college career keep a positive attitude, study hard, and look for opportunities to work together with other students. This will increase your chances of a very successful college experience. Be sure to get involved in intramural sports and clubs, making the more friends and learning to network pays off in the long run. These are all important things I would recommend to incoming parents and or students in finding the right college and having the best college experience.

Don't wait til the last minute to be involved in your school. Don't assume that a college in the city would be more fun.

The advice I would give to partents and/or students about choosing the right college is to do a lot of research before applying. Learn how the school does academically. Does it best fit your needs for a college? Visiting different campuses is also a good way to help you decide. The way you feel when you step out of that car and onto campus for the first time. When you see the community, students, the beauty of campus. You might just end up getting that special feeling inside that tells you that, "This is where I want to go to college!" Overall though, the advice I would give is just follow what your heart tells you, and also what you want to do with your education. Don't let a reputation of a school hold you back. I know that at my school, I was hesitant about attending after hearing about the school's reputatuion. Yet I was mistaken and have come to love my school more than anywhere else I could have ended up going. All schools have a reputation, but you dont have to follow that reputation. I believe I made the right choice attending Washington State.

College is something you'll carry with you for your whole life. There's the friends you make, the education you receive, the experiences that play out before you, and these are the sort of things that one such as yourself should never take lightly. When you're looking for a college, the college that's just right for you, go with the one that gives you the best feeling. You know the one-- the feeling that the place you're seeing is magical, enchanting. Everything in it may not be perfect, but it's certainly the sort of place you'd want to spend a large portion of your time learning and experiencing. If you look at a campus and it says to you, "If you give us money, we'll give you a degree," that's the sort of feeling to shy away from. If, however, the campus smiles back at you and says, "Oh, hey there. You must be new around here. Hope you enjoy your stay," that, my friend, is the spirit that makes a college a great one.

Visiting the school before deciding is a must. A student can feel and picture themselves immediately at the school if they are supposed to be there. Also, finalizing the financial aspects is important so that the student does not have to make decisions half way through their four years about how they will continue to pay. The price of tuition is continuily rising so make sure there is plenty of money for the required fees and some left over for the student to be comfortable and not strapped for cash. Overall, the most important for the student to do is to be involved with as many activities as possible because it will open more doors and allow for bigger and better opportunities after college. Remember to have fun because college is the first step to the rest of the students life.

The most important thing is to visit the colleges before deciding which one you will attend. That will give you a really good idea of how the campus feels, how friendly the people are, and if you like it or not. Preferably, try to go during the actual academic year because going during the summer is not a clear enough indication of what the school will be like normally. I also suggest sitting in a college class to witness an example of a professor's teaching skills. Most colleges allow this as long as you let them know in advance and are not disruptive. Another thing that really helped me was to make a checklist once visiting the campuses of the schools I got accepted to. Make columns for the positives and negatives. If the cons outweigh the pros, the school isn't for you. Make sure you do not go with that school solely based on the cost. Keep in mind too the area surrounding the school. If you are used to being able to go shopping or out every weekend, you will want to end up on a campus next to or in a city.

Finding the right school can be difficult, but very possible. To find the right college you need to find out what you are interested in and what type of environment you like to be in. From whether you like close nit communities or are open to large groups of people. If you are already sure of what you want to study you might try focusing on schools that are good in that field, and if you still have no idea what you want to study then try a school that has a wide variety of options.

First of all, choose a city/town that is a setting you know you like and could live with everyday. The setting of your university can play a big role in your overall attitude of your higher education. Secondly, join as many clubs/activities as you can manage because it will give you lifelong friendships, great networking resources and experiences you will never forget. On your first day of class every semester, go up and introduce yourself to your professor- this will create a relationship that will not only help you you in that certain class, but just might help you in the future as well. Remember to keep an open-mind, you'll always be able to find someone to relate to and go to sports events or other activities hosted by the campus. You will have a blast. Lastly, try new things, even if it's not related to your major or outside of your group of friends- college is where you truly discover who you really are and what kind of person you want to be. Embrace it (not in the negative aspect) and enjoy every minute of it because it goes fast.