Appalachian State University Top Questions

Find out what you want to study, and where and make sure you visit the campus to see if you are a good fit.

Somewhere the college matches the students personality. If he/she is outgoing, a bigger school may be better, if he/she is quiet then a smaller school may better suit them. Also doesn't matter about the name, but as long as the college has something the student enjoys learning about and finding a future in it.

Students need to find the campus that appeals to them. When you walk onto campus you should feel at home, not stressed or worried about what people think of you. I find that the academic enviornment is as eqully important as the academic standards when it comes to a college. Students who do not feel at home will not succed even if the academics at the college sets the student up for success.

have fun but be sure that you GO TO CLASS!!!!! Your GPA drops alot if you skip class. But just be sure you have fun. Youre only in college for a short amount of time. Find somewhere that feels like it could be your home for the next four years.

Stay patient and focused. Patience to allow your mind to absorb as much information as possible. And focused so that you may reach your intended goals and have a bright future.

Follow your heart.

Students and Parents must make a couple of visits to the college to get a good feel of the campus. Also, visit at least twice, once during the week and once during the weekend to see how the students react with others and how they deal with classes and how they interact on game days and also on non-game days. The students need to know which size of campus they would benefit from the most. They should have an idea of what the student wants to major in, and they should make sure the college offers that major. Also, evaluate the statistics of students with your similar major who graduate and have a job when they graduate.

The number one piece of of advice to parents and students about finding the right college is "start early." The number two piece of advice about finding the right college is "visit campuses." The third piece of advice is "have several choices." Starting early means looking at colleges in your sophomore year of high school. Visiting a campus will give you the feel of its student body, its faculty and staff, and its atmosphere. Make sure that you visit a day while classes are going on. Having several choices will allow you flexibility. Going to the right college for you is the first step in making the most of your college experience. If you are not happy with the final choice you made or did not get into your first choice, there is always the option to transfer. It is easier to transfer into a school than to get in as a freshman. The second step is getting involved in your college's activities: connect with your fellow classmates, talk to your professors, join a club, start a sports team, and live on campus, atleast for your first year. It is up to you to make the most of college.

in looking for the right college i would say that there is nothing better than visiting the campus and talking to the students who go there.

People get too hung up on being the best and most successful. Sometimes the most prestigious or expensive college isn't right for you. I was a part of a competitive high school program called International Baccalaureate, and yet I chose a laid back school. When I first stepped onto campus, I immediately felt like I was home. It was then that it hit me-- prestige isn't everything. Don't worry about IVey Leagues. Those aren't for everyone. Pick where you're going to be happy. This will be your home for the next 4 years. But once you're there, make sure you get involved. There are tons of organizations and clubs for every kind of student. Plus, schools usually have awesome entertainment committees. Just last week I saw a French Opera that came straight from Europe and just the other day I saw a comedy show by BJ Novak of NBC's hit series, The Office. College is what you make of it. People who are lonely, friendless and bored create their own misery. Take advantage of this time and make the most out of it. It'll be the best years of your life.