Wentworth Institute of Technology Top Questions

Don't stress about it. Go somewhere that attracts you and will set you up for a good career and dont worry about nit-picky details about the campus. The school environment has a lot to do with how happy you can be there for 4 years.

Definately visit everywhere that you are interested in going. Ask alot of questions to professors, students, etc. Find out as much information as possible about the behind the scenes stuff. No school will tell you the negatives, so ask about everything.

Keep the parent's wishes in mind, but make it the student's chioce ultimately. College freshman may be young, but only they have the best idea of what they desire in a college. If the wrong choice is made, it can always be fixed. As for making the most of the college experience, keep an open mind and meet as many new people as possible.

Let your child choose the area they want to be. If they want to study something specific and know what they are interested, let them. If they dont know what they are interested in yet, tell them to go where they want and get the basic courses out of the way. Make sure you enjoy the same things the other kids on campus enjoy.

Explore as many possiblities as possible, and apply to all the schools the interest you. Then decide what school will be more benifical to your career goals, and which should would make you happy. Enjoy the experience, and work hard.

In terms of finding the right college, many factors go into finally making the "right choice"; however, many think that once you choose your college that it is set in stone -- and sadly, for many, it is quite the contrary. One might never really know what life on campus will be like, even after a tour and proper research. It is truly about the entire experience, one you're living and taking the courses, meeting the fellow students, etc. I would say to firstly make sure the setting is appropriate for the student; I, for one, could not imagine being in any other setting than one that is urban. I need public transportation, easily accessible stores, and the ambiance. Secondly, the major does not necessarily need to be stressed early on, though coming to a school that specifies in a trade or career (like my school, Wentworth) should be thoroughly researched beforehand. Finally, in order to make the most of a college experience, there should be a proper balance of working hard and fun. A student just should make sure not to have too much of a good thing. Rewards are only meaningful after working hard, after all.

Find the collage that you feel most comfortable living at, because you will have to be able to focus where you live and be able to get away when you are stressed out. Also, find the school that everybody seems to be happy with their studies (not parties). There is nothing wrong with a party however, if that?s all that makes the students at that school happy then you will get bored of your school work.

Pick a place where you know you will be happy. It's probably not that same place your friends are going. But if you pick the right college then making new great friends that you will have for life will be easy. Choose a school that will make you work hard and will help you to do your best all the time. Know how you study and retain information and see if that school works to your advantage. i.e hands on learners have a lot of projects and internships. Work hard but take time to relax as well. Don't get stressed to the point where you might do something you regret. Give it a chance. Even if you feel college is not for you. Tough it out, you never know. And lastly make friends with your professors, they're the ones that give you your grades and will help you when you need it. Make sure they know your name and who you are. A good relationship with a good professor is your greatest asset in getting through it all.

Go with the best one. You know whch one it is... oh "no" you say? Then guess!... right now! I bet you have an idea.... (go with that one)

Choose baised on your heart and where you feel the most comfortable.

I f your failing a class drop it or else the school will screw you over.

Students and parents should research about college early on in the students high school career. The student should also be responsible in high school so later down the road they can get into that college. When it comes time for the college student, enjoy yourself but just be responsible.

chose the school that is right for you not for anyone else.

Honestly, the only thing I can say is research, research, research. Honest;y I wish I would have done my research when I first entered college and because I didnt I wound up making a mistake which cost me two years that I currently have to make up. Please just do research on the schools your child wants to go to. Make sure it has the right major they wish to enter, make sure it has a good enviornment suited to fit your kids stimulation. Believe it or not, enviornment can take a 3.8 student down to a 2.9 if not careful. Make sure that not only does the school have the proper major but that it also has the right atmosphere for there major as well. For example I am a computer science student and I attend a Technology school, this is almost perfect for me. Please just do thorough reseach.

My suggestion would be to find a school that academically ahs what you want with a strong sense of communtiy and plenty of activities to engage in. I would also seriously consider the schools surroundings to make sure it also fits into your social expectations and has job avaliabilty for while your at school.

Explore all your options. Don't just choose a school based on one criteria. Weigh it out among different criteria, such as academics, social life, proffessors, surroundings, etc.

My advice would be to talk to people who have either graduated from the school they are looking into, or speak with students who are currently attending. Also, just because a certain school charges the most money it does not mean that they are providing a superior education. When I was applying for colleges one of the alternatives I had to the school which I'm attending now was Northeastern University. The point that I'm trying to get to is that Northeastern costs almost twice as much as my school, but the Architecture program at my school surpasses that of Northeastern.

If you don't know what to study in school start off with community college, or a cheap state school, then transfer when you figure it out. Lucky for me i knew what I wanted after high school, but alot of students in my program dropped out/ transfered because 1) they weren't ready for school 2) they didn't want to be there.