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.