Coe College Top Questions

Make sure that you look into weither or not you will have to apply for your major after completing prerequisites. I ran into the problem of not getting into the college of nursing at the University of Iowa because it was extremely competitive. I applied to Coe, and was delighted when they accepted me as a transfer student. I would not reccommend transfering. It is hard on your social life, but transfering into a smaller school like Coe is a lot easier than transfering to a large school. Make sure that you shop around, I wish that I had been given that advice before I started. I just picked a college and didnt visit any and that was a mistake. And, you need to realize that most private schools will give scholarships don't let the price completely discourage you or change your decision.

To be really sure in what you want. Sometimes what you think is the best choice may not always be the right choice for you. Don't specialize too soon, you miss out on other kinds of opprotunities . Be who you are and let your heart and gut guide you.

The first thing I looked for in the right college for me was the academics. I decided to be a Nursing major and the college I chose had a great program for my major. I picked three different colleges that had very good programs for what I wanted to be. Then I looked at all three of the colleges and wrote down my pros and cons of each. This included the living situation, financially if I could afford it, the performance of the team I wanted to play for, the safety of the area, and also the support of the professors. After I wrote down this list, I picked out the most important points in what I wanted to live with. Then the big question, could I afford going to the school I really wanted to attend? My advisors helped me cut down the tuition costs. Finally I narrowed my choices down to two schools. I took an overnight stay at each school to meet people and to see what the night life was like, what they did for fun, etc. This time at the school really helped me make my decision for which college I chose.

While many places put their emphasis on academic rep and rankings in big heavy books, the most important thing to consider when choosing a college is finding a place that YOU are happy attending. Make sure the living environment is tolerable (or even enjoyable), the academic rigor is at a place you are comfortable and satisfied with, the students and professors are people you would like to get to know better. Look for a school that has activities and extracurriculars you are interested in doing, even with stuff you have never tried before that make you think "that would be fun to try..." because college is the place to explore all your interests and ambitions and do things you won't get to do as a "real" adult, like travel to Thailand and join a monastery or participate in a drag show to raise money for LGBT rights. College isn't just heavy textbooks and varsity sports and career placement-- sorry parents -- it's a chance to get messy with fewer consequences, and yes, to quote the brochures, "a journey towards self-awareness" blah blah blah.

visiting schools will not always give you a clear picture. There is no real way to tell what the social elements are of a small school unless you stay there over night, and even then it might not be an overall accurate example. The transition is not easy and everyone has heard it but it is very, very true. I thought i was indeoendent and mature and would be fine my freshmen year. You learn a lot your first year.

As far as making the right choice for college it is imporant to pay attention to yourself and what you want out of your school. Visit the school you are interested in more than once so you get a better feel of the atmosphere and can better decide if its a good fit for you. As for the college expereince, stay positive. College is going to be one of the most frustrating , annoying and amazing times of your life. It is majorly important to learn from your mistakes and keep moving no matter what. Enjoy the experience but be wise in your decisions. Remember that you are responsible for your own actions so dont let them be influenced by those around you. It is really easy to slip up but if you remember to look out for yourself first, it will be a successful journey.