William Paterson University of New Jersey Top Questions

to find the right college, is to research on your major. i do so believe about enjoying college life, but to me, academics come first. Attending a univeristy that will suit your needs will help one accomplish the goal. yes there is freedom when dorming in colllege; only dorm when you know you are responsible for school work and not being persuaded by others to "have fun". i always say," do things that you know will get you somewhere". having fun only last temporarily but have a education will last forever. Attened a univeristy for benefits, not to enjoy your life a negative way.

Make sure that your going to college for the right reasons. Don't pick a college because your friend or boyfriend goes there. Go because you know you will be able to excel in your field of study. Go becuase you know that that college will open your eyes and mind to new experiences. Go because you want to make something of yourself and your life.

The earlier the better. Start looking and applying to colleges as soon as possible. More choices will be available to you and your chances of finding exactly what you are looking for are better.

To pick a school where the student feels comfortable and will get the best out of it.

It is always best to look for the school that makes you feel most comfortable. Picking a school that will be convienant as well as well priced will be very helpful too. Minimize the number of credit cards and debt you aquire before you get into college because your time needs to be focused on school, not paying bills.

Try and talk to people about a school you are considering. Finding out about a school from a peer is much better than going on a tour of your school. You will never find out what you really want to know, like how is the night/social life, etc.

Coming to William Paterson University was a big step for me. I was not always privilaged but I worked for what i truly wanted. I was the first in my intire family to go to college. when chosing your college do what i did, visit the school first. There is no way you can choose a school by looking on line or on a piece of paper. Not only does the enviroment have an affect on your choice but also the people on campus. You need to be in a school where you know you can make friends because trust me you will become depressed. When chosing your school find out how big the classes are. You might not like to sit in a class with over 100 students. If you are dorming take a look in the dorms, you will be sleeping there. Most important over all make sure you are chosing the school for yourself and not because you are being influenced by others. Dont go to a school because thats where your parents want you to be or because a bestfriend or boyfriend/girlfriend go there. make this a personal choice and you wont regret it.

I would tell them to apply to school that they are really serious about attending and work hard in high school to get accpeted. once you get into college you should work hard to maintain a good gpa and take advantage of all the helpful resources that the college offers to its students.

Make sure you have fun and dont get cought up in the financial side of it. Make sure you plan well ahead of time what classes you want to take . Sometimes they might be full or canceled. Be a responsible adult both academically and socially.... remenber that pictures you took with your friend could end up on facebook.

Life is what you make it . We as students have the power to create ourselves. College is the start of a better tomorrow. The future is in our hands therefore we must grab on to the opportunity we have today because nothing lasts forever. We as students can choose the path in which we will take. That path starts with the right college because college gives students the power to do anything. The right college is one that fits you. Where you can express yourself and be happy with the person you are. Those four years will either make or break you. You choose the outcome. So let college build your knowledge and give you the insight of your major. Just listen and learn as tomorrow comes and everything will come your way. Our choices today effect our tomorrow. If you make the right choices today then tomorrow will be even better. Just remember that life is all yours so act on your own mind and do what you feel is right. The past is tomorrow, the future was yesturday and today is over so make lifE all yours..the End.//

One thing i would have to say to kids and parents is to make sure in the beging the student doesnt get to into the partying cause it will hurt there grades. Also to get your GPA up from the start it so much easier to keep it high then to try to bring it back up.

I would tell students to try to do as many college tours as possible. I would also tell students not to limit themselves to one region and they should expand their choices by looking at schools that may be across the country. I also would tell students to think about the type of atmosphere they really want to be in because they are going to be there for 8 months out of the year. I also would tell students to try to learn as much as possible because college is not cheap and it is best to get your money's worth. Parents should also allow their children to make the decision that they really want to make instead of having to do what the parents would rather them do. It is hard to force an opinion on someone and expect them to perform well if they are not dedicated to the decision.

Advice in choosing the right college is essential. Study, visit, and talk to those who attend the school so then it will be easier for you to decifer between which school is best for you. For the students I would also suggest learning about both the national review and ranking of the schools in the major(s) that you are both interested in and/or the one(s) you choose. Also think of the social aspects, ask yourself "Do I want to play a sport? Join a fraternity/sorority? What clubs are available?". Also think of location, in a city, near a city, in a rural area, or in a suburb. With all of those questions answered bring it further to your individual "drive" will you be able to stay in the night of a big party in order to study for a test the next day? Or can you manage your time well and can make time for both work and play? If you are easily distracted a school with little social events may be best in order to succeed academically. If you manage things well and enjoy to party you can opt for the more social college/university.

In order to satisfy your need for college, I believe you must have a hunger for one. My first mistake was trying to figure out what I wanted to be, when I should of been asking myself, where do I want to go? Do you even want to go to college? College is a great experience, but it is not obtainable to everyone, even with access to Finacial Aid, and Scholarships, a guy like me, in a Middle-Upper Class Family, has so many problems sending their child to college. My family can't pay for it, Finacial Aid always has a response, like your're too wealthy enough, or incomplete data, when in actuallity, we aren't wealthy at all. Before you even think about college, you need to think about a) what is in reason/where can I go, where I can manage a lifestyle b) do you want to stay local, or live at college c) what will be my goal of going to college d) how fast do I want to graduate and e) by going to college, how will this further my future? College is a big step, that we all need to think about...

Make sure to research the professors that are in the major you want. Look up the clubs and groups on campus, and don't be afrais to start a new club. Be sure to get information on the surroundings, stores, jobs, housing, police/hospital, and local residents. Ask allot of questions to faculty, but students will give you more honest feed back.

My advice to the parents of perspective students to any college is the right college for them might not be the college you have thought up for them and let them pick their major and minor because if you choose everything they will not be happy and they will be risky of dropping out and you will lose alot of money. To the Students, going away to a college is the best choice and it doesn't even have to be that far from your home, just as long as you stay on campus and get to know new people, it makes the experience so much better. Dont be shy to sign up for things because it's going to help you in the long run of your carrer and your social life.

In my opinion, the best advice to give parents and/or students about finding the right college would be to pick the college or university that best caters to your needs. Location is an important aspect of college, but also how well organized the departments. Another factor that should be considered is the overall professor to student ratio. Bigger colleges are going to provide less personal attention than a smaller college. In regards to making the most of a students college experience: live your life at school. Experiement safely, enjoy the good and bad times, and always put school first...that is why you are there. I also believe students should limit their visits back home in their first semester. Being away from home is an important part of growing as an individual. With all of that and a little more, parents and students will almost definetly have a positive college experience.

To find the right college you need to look at a lot of things. Most important I think is location. This is where you are going to be living and spending the next few years of your life. Next is size. Do you want to disappear in a big school, know everyone at a small school, or something in between. Finally, does the school have the major you want and good faculty available? When you visit the right school, you'll know it's the one for you.

My best advice to find the best college fit is to come to the college. Take tours, look around and ask many questions. Meet with the representitives of your desired majors. Talk with students already enrolled in the programs. Find out the stats of graduation and retention of students. I believe that how willing a department is to give you attention while you are deciding on a school is a clear indicator of how they will make themselves available to you once you're enrolled as a student.

To my brother: I didn't get into my #1 school. Afterwards, I went with the highest scholarship offer, and I only recently realized why it's the perfect fit. It isn't the money: The school seems tailored to my needs, or at least the ones I found important. It's similar to selecting a cell: It makes little sense to buy one with a camera if you rarely take pictures, right? For me, I didn't need a highly competitive (academically-obsessed) school, because I knew I could achieve academically on my own. I did need an honors program with accredited professors, small classes, and a living environment where I could easily bridge my academic & social life. Large, suite-style dorms with wireless internet were an absolute, and I had to easily reach fun, social events both on & off campus. Luckily, my university fulfills these roles, but there are many which don't. So as you look at colleges, remember this: Don't get absorbed in what's popularly considered ideal, and don't underestimate what you consider important. If you need a great gym for sports training, then go for it, but try to balance your priorities.