Arizona State University-Tempe Top Questions

I would tell students and parents to choose a school that is the right size with accomodating programs and a nice campus. It may be importat to check if any construction normally occurs during the school year especially if it's done in dorms. To make the most of college it's important to stay involved and form a community to identify with.

The right college is where classes are 30 kids or smaller, and the professors actually care about their students and not just the research that they complete.

When first looking for the "perfect" college in high school I seperated my choices into three categories: definately accepted, maybe (would be nice) accepted, and no way, but I will give it a chance anyway. By seperating my choices into three categories, I narrowed down my options and then carefully placed each school left into those groups. I then traveled and visited a couple schools that I found tought my major. (Schools that did not teach my exact major, always ended up at the bottom of my lists.) When traveling, I looked at the students on the campus, the facilities, my specific building (because I spend multiple nights in a row there), the dorm rooms, and the food. All these qualities where very important to me. Location was not at the top of my list because I feel that a campus is almost like it's own little city, and the only thing I really needed to look into was the weather. Combining all these aspects and finding exactly what makes you feel most comfortable and at home is exactly what will make your college experience amazing.

I would say follow your dreams. I always had a dream to dance, and I looked and talked to people who attended ASU and they gave me good advice. Try to do as many scholarships as possible, because if you are not from the state of AZ you will pay a lot. Talk to as many people that you can, gather information, talk to admissions, ask questions. I knew when I stepped on this campus the first time, I felt like I was home. The only other think I would say is start early, you will want to compare colleges. Good luck and have fun.

definitely, visit the college ahead of time and try to visit with the department of your major to make sure it is a good fit. Also, visiting with current students is very helpful.

Learning style is a huge part of the college experience, and should be considered first priority when choosing a University or College. If a student enjoys self-pacing, independent study, a large University like ASU is perfect. I know I enjoy having to depend only on myself to do the work, study, and be successful on the exams, although collaborating with students is always an option. I enjoy the lecture hall style of teaching and the availability of online courses that are conducted virtually the same way, therefore a large university was perfect for me. If I needed and preferred a smaller more intimate setting, I would have and would suggest to those who do prefer this type of individualized teacher/student relationship type of teaching, to choose a smaller college. As long as your academic needs are met in the classroom, it is easy to find your own personal path to success.

Go and have your student go and talk to the college professors and see if they get along with the jive of the school. If the student does not feel great when they go and visit, try and visit more schools until the right fit comes along. The student will know when they have found their "dream" school, and it will make all the difference.

From trudging through Snowstorms to heat advisories, these are the extremes of the weather conditions we travel through in our daily lives. Weather is not usually at the top of people?s list when choosing a college, but if you do not like the cold then hiking through the snow to get to class will not be fun. If you need the incentive of being accounted for in class in order to motivate, then it is easier if you do not mind the elements you are traveling through to get there. Some individuals may not need to worry about the weather as more colleges are offering online courses for those who are dedicated and able to do get the grade by reading the material on their own. Talk to professors and advisors of your chosen major when looking at schools and it will give you an idea of the personality of the school and let you know if the journey to class will be worth it.

Students: come into college with an open mind. I have found that when I listen to the opinions of my teachers and classmates, I have learned so much more than I would have if I only listened to my own views. People in college come from all walks of life and have so much to say; in some classes I have learned more from my classmates in group discussion than I have from the course material. Also, make sure to have a goal you are pursuing. Know what you want to do in the long run by the time you reach your sophomore year so you don't take classes that won't apply to your major. Remember, you can do anything so go for it! Parents: Be supportive of your children while they are in college, but don't be too overwelming. This is the time in your child's life where they will find out who they are and develope into a "real life" adult and they need to do this partly on their own. But, a home cooked meal every now and then certainly helps!

I think the key to finding the right school for you or your child is not only heavily researching the school, but also going to visit and tour the school (during the school year to see exactly what it is like!) When researching look for things like the average GPA and SAT scores of the children that started the prior semester to see if you fit in. Find out what the college in known for, meaning are the known for their arts, social sciences, physical sciences. These things all play a key role in finding the right match, and chances are there is not one right answer! Once you finally choose a school just try to get involved! If you do not want to do greek life then find clubs you are interested in! Also, try to go to all the sporting events and tailgate parties, it is a great way to meet people! When I decided to become involved in my school, it changed my entire experience, it made me want to be there and it made it more fun!