Citadel Military College of South Carolina Top Questions

If you want to be successful either in the military or the business world, then this is the place to be.

When looking for the perfect college, decide what school is the best fit for you. Don't automatically assume that a school will be right for you just because it is right for others. I chose a military school, and although it has its problems I value the unique experience it has provided me. I am proud of my decision and glad I did not go to a large state school where most of my friends went. Once you pick the right college for yourself, make sure your prioritize your academics, clubs, and social life. Remember, everyone wants to have fun, but no company hires you because you had the most friends in college. Your grades and the relationships you build with classmates, faculty, and alumni will be the most valuable resources you have when it comes time to interview for a job.

I would tell them to follow their hearts. The most important thing about going to college is going somewhere that first of all, you can get into, and second of all, one that you want to go to. If you end up going to a school that you don't like, you really aren't going to be happy and you aren't going to be motivated to work hard to make the good grades. You will also look back after you are done with disdain, probably taking your education for granted. If you go somewhere you are happy to be, a place that you know you love and will be able to love for four years, you will not only have found the right college, you will make the most of your college experience. Another piece of advice I would give would be to plan ahead. Make sure that you research the schools you are interested in attending so that you know if they have the major you are interested in, and possibly a couple of back-up majors. Other than that, you should know that choosing a school is usually a very difficult affair.

Always visit the school before accepting. Esspecially for military schools.

My advice would for both the parents and student to sit down together and figure out exactly what college they feel is the best for them to go to. Do not start off with weak grades because it is hard to catch back up. Start off strong and you will not have any problems succeeding in college. Do not get caught up with the wrong people because they can cause you to do things you should not partake in. Enjoy your time as a student and make the most of your college education.

College seems to me to be the most important part of anybody's life. I have seen more people that I 'thought that I know' change just after the first year of college into someone completely different than the person they were in High School. I believe that this is due to kids choosing the wrong schools for themselves. With that in mind,the best advice that I can give to parents of college aspiring kids, is that they need to send their child to a school that specializes in their particular child's interests. Most colleges have some subject that they're more known for than others. For instance, mine is a military school. You would not want to send your son or daughter here, if they want to be a chef one day. You want to send them to a culinary institute. Also, help them get started. Help them with the application, moving in, and financial aid. Encourage them to look for as many applicable scholarships as possible, because every penny helps. Those sound like the wise words of a scholarship winner, what do you think? ;)

Make sure that when searching for colleges, you look at all possible amenities offered by those colleges. Whether you're looking for physical fitness, good education, or loyal alumni, look at all things offered by those schools you wish to attend.

Our lives are all about choices. The choices we make, no matter how insignificant they may seem, play large roles for our lives. I would suggest that student research the social area of the schools they are considering first. This is would be helpul because, it would allow them to see the the types of jobs open to students during and after college. I would also suggest talking to students already there. Ask them questions about the faculty and administration or about problems they may have had with financial aid or on campus. The keys to making the most of the college experience is time management and prioritization. As long as things are kept in perspective and school and social time are completely separate, stress will not be an issue.

Consider any circumstances that would affect college funding through the next four years as a whole instead of tuition prices one semester at a time. And if your goal is a four year college then find a place you can find yourself comfortable for every year where you will grow with your surroundings.

I would tell students that they need to think about what they really want out of college. They need to list thier priorities so that when they look for these colleges they can compare them more accurately to what they really want. Also don't choose a college just because your parents want you to or a major because your parents want you to. I have seen many people who just absolutely hate thier college experience because they only reason they are there is because of thier parents. It's the rest of your life not your parents make sure it is something you won't regret. The same can be said to parents don't force your child to do anything they don't want to do it will just come back to haunt you. you don't want them to blame you for not being able to do what they wanted in life. Also make sure you start looking early start your junior year it relieves so much stress to have it out of the way for your senior year. One more thing dont walk blindly into a major, ensure it will be something you can live with