Arizona State University-Tempe Top Questions

My best advice about finding the right college is to visit each school and see where you feel the most confortable. It wasn't until I flew out to Phoenix that I realized that Arizona State was where I wanted to be. Really take in to consideration the program's available for what you want to do as well. It's easier to go farther from home when your school is providing you the best education possible for your major. Once you get to school get involved. Most schools have hundreds of organizations to get involved with, anything from Greek Life to Residential Life to the political groups on campus. Getting involved either with something you want to learn or something you're already really passionate about makes the whole experience worthwhile, and helps during that freshman year when most students miss home. You'll get stressed and be on the point of breaking some times from doing too many things, but you only get four years to spend in college and you might as well make the most out of them.

Be prepared for a big school and know what your getting into

I think that when looking for a college, first you need to look at what your needs are. What are you going to major in? What are you interested in if you don't know your major? What can you find yourself doing in 10 years? Look around for colleges that have programs that would help you accomplish your career dream. Next, look for an environment that you feel comfortable in, such as, being in an urban or rural area. Look for a campus that would increase your cultural awareness. The world is diverse, and it's a good idea to know all the diversities that go with it. Look for a school with helpful employees so you can get a smile even if you are having a bad day. Look for a school that offers tutoring and places to study so you will not get behind in your studies. Look for a school with a student body that is mostly happy and satisfied. This will make your experience better, giving you new friends, possibly job opportunites, new study partners, and a feeling of a home away from home.

Make sure that you are getting the education that you are paying for. Also, make sure that you are ready for college, it is difficult. Don't be there to only party, go to class. And above all, go to your teacher's office hours and ask questions, or review that weeks lectures.

Visit the schools that you are interested in. It definitely helps to actually see what the environment of the school is like. Also, talking with the students at the school definitely helps. Another thing I would recommend doing is going to a class and actually getting the "college experience" prior to coming to the college. Find out about the schools that you are interested in as much as possible. Pick the schools that "you" want to go, not someone else. Also, another thing: if you are unsure about your major, I would pick a school that offers variety of majors (usually bigger schools) with competitive qualities. In that sense, I think my school was a good choice for me since I switched my major this year. You never know how you major is going to change so do not pick a school that only offers limited majors unless you are 99.99999.....{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure about the major. Good luck.

Pick one that has your major, has a good reputation for your major, offers support, and encourages student involvement. Actually get involved, it will help your grades to have friends you can ask about stuff. Have fun.

Find a college that is close to home, because you will regret going to a college far away.

Just visit many campuses, and go where it feels right.

I think that research and college visits help the college process a lot. I never visited my school before I went there, and it was 3,000 miles away from my home. Even though now I love it, I was initially faced with culture shock. Also, be prepared for the college workload. It is very overwhelming and can be extremely difficult at times, though it is worth it. Also, get involved with as much as you can. It really helps and looks good on a resume as well. Do all that you can to prepare yourself for the real world while you are in college. Go to all of your classes, take good notes, and study well in advance for test. You can learn so much if you apply yourself.

Pick a school that fits your style best. If you do not like the party atmosphere or if you are very into your studies focus in on the school that fits that profile. It might not be your first choice as a school but it will be the one you have the best chance of graduating from.