Wheaton College-Norton Top Questions

I would say let the student do an overnight stay, because that's really the only way to really find out what it's like to go to that school.

Make sure that you are chosing a college or university for the right choices... the most imprtant aspects are academics and social life. Academics will obviously help you to your future career, but the social settings of a university or college are the environment you will be expected to grow and learn in. It is important to be in a location or school where you can enjoy the company of people who will get along with you/share common interests, but it is also very important that your environment is helpful to your academic schedule and demands, as well as to the decisions that you will be making that may affect the rest of your life.

The biggest thing with college is to be involved in SOMETHING, ANYTHING at all. Sports, clubs, intramurals or theatre is the best approach to meeting new people and making new friends. Study hard once you're there. You have your whole life to drink, party, and stay out until all hours of the night. Right now, make sure you do your best to get the best grades you can so later in life, you can have the fun. Form study groups and see tutors if you need to. But don't get me wrong, have a social life too. You won't make it through college without one. It's also best to know the people living around you. Give your roommate(s) a chance and be open-minded. Also, try to get to know the people on your floor, especially your Residence Advisor, better known as an RA. Always have emergency numbers written somewhere close so you have them if needed. Finally, choose a school for academics and reputation because if you only choose to go because of athletics or just to have a good time, chances are, you may not have piced the best school for you.

do campus visits, interview if necessary, do overnights.