Arizona State University-Tempe Top Questions

Well, my advice would be to take the campus tours that they offer. Deffintatly as a future student spend a few day on campus just walking around to see how the students interact with each other. Also since some classes are so huge the teacher does not take attendance so you can sit in the classes to see if you like the class material and how it is presented. Most colleges have a day or a week, other that their oriantations, where you can check out the clubs and organizations that they offer. I really do encourage getting involved in a club, especially if you are from out of state it is a great way to meet people. When looking at dorms try and get in one that is a mixture of different majors. That way you wont be bored with the same old thing and you can broden your horizons by being introdused to other things people like to do. But don't get way to involved because if you have to much on your plate, it might be to hard to balance your school work and your social life and definatly volenteer in your community.

Make sure you visit the campus and take a tour. Also, apply to multiple colleges to see which one will give you the best financial aid package. Furthermore, become involed on campus; its a great way to make friends.

Do some serious research beforehand, especially regarding the culture and the financial situation of the school. Arizona schools have been increasing tuition by nearly 15{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} each year while freezing my scholarship at its original value. It is important to notice financial trends, to determine the real cost of going to school over the four or five years. School culture is also important to sniff out; some schools are notoriously known as ?party schools;? unless you want to spend most of your time at parties as a part of your socialization. It?s also important to unearth the school?s budget, to determine how much the school spends on education versus other activities (sports, arts, etc.). All schools will give scholarships to athletes, but there are a couple of schools that spend an exorbitant amount on athletes, spending millions on athletes while claiming that there is not enough money for books or teachers. In essence, it is important to understand the vibe that the school gives off; schools that are ?laid back? and ?athletic? generally focus on everything BUT school. The right college is the college in which you feel most comfortable, be it athletic-focused, conservative, or competitive.

Do not depend on advisor's. They are sometimes over worked and tired. A lot of what I went through could have been so much easier if I would have had better advising. I'd say to just go with your heart, ask around from friends and students. Asking is the main thing. Don't only get 1 opinion. Get various opinions from every source you can think of. Use resources such as www.ratemyprofessor.com and the other various professor raters. You don't want to get stuck with a bad professor. Also, take English classes online because they are at your own base.

Looking back on my college selection process, I feel that I made the right decision to go out of state to college to attend a highly ranked dance program, as it clearly has the potential to propel me in my intended career of dance performance. Having said this, however, I was not concerned about the financial implications for my parents/family at the time. I am certain that this is a very common high school-age phenomenon. ASU, with all of it's accolades, is a very expensive program for out-of-state students. I can now see the financial hardship that I have placed on my parents. The program does not offer much in terms of financial scholarships, and the ASU Sundevil dancers receive no financial compensation for being selected as part of the team. I would not want to attend any other college. I know that when I graduate, my credentials and the contacts I have made will carry me forth and help me to be successful in dance. I would submit to other prospective students to make sure they understand the full financial impact before selecting their school. Scholarships, financial aid, grants should all be considered first.

I would tell them to look into each of the depts. because they have professors and students who will give the incoming students a lot of details. You will miss out on a lot especially because this is a big campus if you are planning on going to ASU but even if you aren't you must always have some track which you want to go down otherwise it can be a bit intimidating as I have often heard.

Start applying for scholarships early! Also, get involved with volunteering and extracurriculars because colleges love these. These two preparation stages will help you get any to any college and receive all amounts of financial aid. Of course, good test scores are a must so start studying early! Take courses on SAT prep and other similiar classes. Once you get accepted to the college of your choice, GET INVOLVED! Join a club or two and make relationships that can help you with your friendships and careers for the rest of your life. Get to know your professors also. Good luck with your studies!

Research what the school is known for, not only academically but its social life as well and its reputation. Research the professors online and reports in your field of study.