Baylor University Top Questions

Choosing a college is a big decision. Its were you will be spending the next four years of your life. You want to do as much research as possible. not only for the academic you will be choosing but also for the quality of life you will have on campus. Once you've got it narrowed down visit the campus. experience as much as you can for yourself. Once you are at college get out there and meet people. dont sit in your room waiting for class. Talk to and get to know your teachers andnever be afraid to go to the counciling or tutoring center for help. Thats what they are there for. Most importantly learn to manage your time. create a schedule that works for you and stick with it! find a good balance of study and fun.

Parents make sure you listen to your children and discuss waht they want from the college experience and help them find it. Students need to remember to keep an open mind to the college experience. Have fun but yet don't forget to work hard.

The advice that I would give would be to find a college or university that matches your personality. The best way to do that is before you start looking at specific colleges, make a list of what you want in a college including things like living, looks, academics, party schools, sports schools, cost, and career opportunities. Once you make this list, you have a guideline set, and you can look back at it to remember what you want out of your experience. Its way easier to look for something once you know what you're looking for. As far as getting the most out of your college experience, I recommend a list, once again (they really help!). Make a list of whether or not you want an active social life, what GPA you would like to have, and what kinds of organizations you want to get involved in. This way, if you want an active social life, you can see that maybe GPA won't be quite as great as it could be. There are alot of things you can tell right off the back if you just think it through first. I use lists.

I encourage parents to walk around the campus with their child. They should talk about the distance that the college is from home, and how that will affect the studnet. this is because many students can become home sick when too far from home, and that will effect their studies. They should also get a feel for the area surrounding the school. I would also urge students to think about what interest them and make sure there are many different extra curricular activites that they can participate in.

Prepare early (middle school) and parents stay behind your child all the way. Parents let them make the decisions, just offer well tempered advice.

Make the most out of it.: the joys, the pains, the stress, all the life-changing choices, the oppurtunties, new experience--all of it. This a journey for both parties. Look at all your options and chose wisely. But make sure when you do chose, the college that one picks suits the person going to it. Otherwise the rest is going to be a challenge.

With hundreds of colleges across the country and even more abroad its no wonder choosing the right one can be a daunting task. The best way to begin the search is to make a list of the things you want most in a college, whether its academics, football, Greek life or great food. Then, make a list of other things you?d like it to have, but that aren?t deal breakers. These two lists can help you narrow down hundreds of choices to just a few. Once only a few colleges are left to choose from, visit each of them and ask questions. Visiting a college campus will give you insight as to what it would be like to actually attend that college. Once you?ve picked out the perfect college, said goodbye to your friends and packed up your room it's time to make the most of your college experience. Getting involved in clubs or organizations you have a passion for is not only a great way to meet people and make friends, but it?s also great for your resume. Learn to prioritize your time and you'll be able to study and have fun too.

The first piece of advice I would impart on the student is to explore all of your possibilites. Baylor was my first and only choice and sometimes I wish I would have looked at other schools to see what they might have offered me. I would also suggest the student keeps an open-mind. Even if the you know exactly what you want to do with and have a life map already drawn out, do not be so stubborn that you do not take the time to learn about your other interests. As far as the social scene is concerned, do not allow peers to convince you to do anything that you are uncomfortable with. Ultimately once away at college you are an adult and of the consequences and reprecussions of your actions will fall on you. To the parents I would suggest allowing their student to breathe. Whether it is the first child or last child leaving for college, it is going to be an emotional time. However, do not stifle the student's growth and attempt to dictate their college life. It is a recipe for disaster and heartache for all parties involved.

There are numerous traits to look at when choosing a school. Some of the most importantant being cost and traditions. The cost of school, as I have learned this year, can really effect where you choose to go. You need to be sure you have enough financial aid because you don't want your student worring mid year about how to pay for books and tuition. I think that the traditions of schools help you make friends more easily so be sure you choose a school who fits in to what you would make you feel more at home.

I would say that they should definitely visit the campus, walk in and out and through the buildings and the campus. Figure out if there are groups or something they want to join because being involved in campus life definitely makes a difference. Remember, that first semester, everyone is in the same boat, no body knows any body, so its pretty easy to make friends.