Central Washington University Top Questions

Dont pick a school based on where you friends or your boyfriend/girlfriend is going. More than likely the school and the environment will suit their tastes but not yours, so you'll be stuck somewhere you're not completely happy. Also, if you breakup with your significant other or you and your friends have a falling out, now you really have no reason to be there. In addition, you shouldnt attend a school based on the simple fact that one or both of your parents are alumni. Again, that campus may have made them happy, but it might not fit you. I would say the most important aspects I took into selecting my school were whether or not they had a good program for my major, if I like the town and the campus, if I was the right distance from home for me, and whether or not they had enough options and availability for financial aid.

Go with what your heart actually tells you, I think that my school would be great if it was a little more relevant to my major, but at the time I was confused about what I wanted to do in life. Now that I know, it's harder to transition to another school.

Go check out the campus and ask random students how they feel about the school. Check out what programs intrest you (sports, music, art) and if they really offer what you want. And always remember attitude is everything, it affects enjoy yourself.

The town of Ellensburg is very very very safe. It's the safest place I have ever lived. There is always someone looking out for you and helping you out. The classes are small and professors are very nice. My typical class size was only 30 students.

For parents i would talk to your kids about drinking and drug use. Encourage your kids to be themselves and not go to school to impress people. For kids don't do drugs, and if you are going to drink wait until you are 21 and drink responsibly. Keep focus on school. Its only four years out of your entire life.

Do whatever is right for you. If you don't feel like it's the right fit, it doesn't matter if it's the 'best' school or if someone else you know goes there. In the end, you have to do what will make you happy. If you don't, your college experience will be incredibly miserable and you'll constantly find yourself wishing to do something else. So, spend time on campuses you are interested in. Go to activities/events held by the school. Really get to know your campus and then you can decide if it's right for you.

Find a place that fits you and find a way to make it work. Money is always a factor, but don't let it dictate your path. You really can't put a price on the rest of your life.

START EARLY! And don't eblieve anyting the college tell you. Get the info from actual students. Bit of advice all colleges lie, they want your money.

The advice I would give to parents and students about finding the right college would be to visit the college before making your decision about applying. I would also look into student life, and academic programs to make sure whatever college you are looking at is offering what you like. The last thing you would want to do it go to a school that gives you a negative outlook on college, or possibly drop out because you were so unhappy. Also, look into what kind of money you have for college and then look into what types of aid and scholarships a particular college offers. You don't want to immediately pull out loans when there are so many donars who could award you for your good grades, or volunteer experience. College is the best experience! Don't miss out on it or make the wrong decision when you choose the school that best fits you.

I would advise parents or prospective students to attend all the open houses you can and visit many different campuses. Also, make sure your major is at the school you decide to go to.