Concord University Top Questions

My first and foremost advice for any parent or student searching for the right college would be to explore all options before deciding which institution to attend. It is important to find a college that not only offers a quality education, but an environment and social atmosphere in which will be encouraging. Make sure that when you visit each college you talk to both students and staff about the college. You will get a better idea of what is offered by getting opinions from as many sources possible. Also to make the most of your college experience, go to an institution that has your interests at heart. This will make the transition much easier and will offer you with valuable resources, such as upperclassmen, that can better your experience.

Study hard.

Go on a campus tour, talk with the students and ask about their experiences. Sit in on a few classes you would be interested in taking to get an idea of how the classroom is run and how some of the teachers teach. Lastly, speak with some graduates from the school if possible, and ask them about their overrall experience and how easy or difficult it was to find a job in their degree.

For students, pick a college you like, don't let your parents bully you into a school. This is your life, you are the one whose going to live with it. Pick the major you want and will enjoy, don't do anything simply because it's expected of you.

I'd recommend going to a site like collegeboard.com that allows you to choose characteristics of what you want in a college and then searches colleges for you based on those characteristics.

Definitely attend a tour to see the campus of the college or university that you are planning on attending. Try to talk to some of the faculty and really get a feel for the campus and try to figure out the environment at that school.

First of all, I think that a college campus should be visited more than once to get a good idea of what it is truly like. I personally only visited my college once before deciding that I wanted to attend it. This was a mistake in my opinion because once I got there, I realized that there was a lot that went on behind the scenes that I never saw on my first visit. I do, however, love the location of my college. It is about an hour and a half from my home; therefore, I stay in the dorms throughout the week, but I am able to come home every weekend and see my family. Family is very important to me and I think that it is important to see them often. This could definitely be something to consider when choosing your school. To make the most of your college experience, take it seriously. Yes, it is college and it is supposed to be fun, but don't make having a social life top priority. You pay to go to college to learn, not to party your money away.

In my personal experiences, it is best to first research all the schools that you are interested in attending. Look for information such as majors offered, small or large classroom instruction, collegiate setting and surronding convienances, athletics that are offered, and other clubs and organizations that you might be interested in. Next, you should narrow your selected colleges down to your top 2-5 choices and schedule an appointment to go visit the campuses. Upon arriving and touring the campus, be sure to ask any questions you may have. The key to finding the right college is to take your time and not get discouraged. Making the most out of your college experience is also very important. Again, the key is making sure that you have an adequate balance between academics and your social life. However, each student should realize that academics do come first. If you come to college knowing and keeping in mind that you are here for an education, you will do fine. If you do decide to party, remember to complete your work first, and do not let the party atmosphere consume your studies. Most importantly, remember there are people there that want you to succeed!

I already graduated and do not need a scholarship. Thank you!

Take the time to visit every campus. Think about things like classroom size instead of just the party life on campus.