California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Top Questions

Living on campus your first year will be the best decision.

First off, both parent and student need to visit the school. While there, the student should look into the extra-curricular activities offered. Also, if possible, the sutdent should try to stay on campus with a friend already attending the University so they can get a taste of the lifestyle. The parents should look into the employment oppurtunites offered to students after they graduate, class availability and size, and other things such as financial aid offered by the school if needed. They surrounding city should also be visited by the student so that they can get a glimpse of the activities offered off-campus. These will all help to see if the student is well-suited for the school. Another thing to look into is if the school offers the major the student is interested in. If they do have it, make sure to find out if the how profficient the school is in that field of study.

I would advise applicants to carefully screen the colleges they want to attend. If you don't get your first choice consider whether the second choice would work for you. If not go to community college and try again.