Dallas Baptist University Top Questions

Pray about it and see where the Lord leads. Though the finances may seem like too much, your education is worth it! Apply for as many scholarships as possible to minimize debt.

To the parents: let your students ultimately decide. They are the ones attending and taking classes there. Even though you may be paying, you are their parents and should respect and support their decision. To the students: fill out as many outside scholarship applications as possible!

If you are an incoming Freshman, search all possible choices given to you. If you dont really like school all that much, DBU requires you to take extra classes that most schools dont require you to take, so this school may not be for you. If you want a school that cares for their students and prays for you on a regular basis, then this would be the school for you. If you are transfering, dont live on campus especially if you are close to graduating. You end up feeling out of place rather than being involved because most of the students are going to be here for another four years. Keep all options available to you, and do your research about the school. Dont jump on the school, just because you toured the school and everyone was really friendly. Sometimes you cant judge a book by its cover, and everything isn't what it seems. Finds students that go to that school, and ask them true questions. Lastly, find a school that has good food, because if you dont want to eat at the school, you end up spending more money!

I think it's important to know what you are looking for in a college. Whether you want a big university or a smaller setting, if you are looking for a state school or a private school. Also it's important to have some ideas for what you want to major in. Like if you want to major in fashion, a smaller private school would not be the best fit, but if you were wanting to be a minister or a teacher, a small private school might be the best place. It's also necessary to visit the school. Many schools have preview days and I think it's a great idea to go visit the school and get a feeling of the community of the school, the classes, the people, and the environment.

Take a campus tour and find out if it is possible to meet potential professors. Ask students while on tour what there opinion is of the school and if they regret their selection. Also, go to ratemyprofessor.com before you make class selections. Choosing the right professor for you is imperative. This is what caused me to not finish school 15 years ago. With the failing economy, being a single, out of work Mom, I cannot compete in todays workforce. You must have your college degree before marriage and children in order to support your family. Become involved in a group that had your values and career goals. It will make it easier to study and support each other to graduate on time.

Remember that college is the place you will do a lot of growing up. You will of course earn an education that you will hopefully use the rest of your life--make it a good education!! Also, choose a school where you will be challenged, academically and socially to learn new things. Encounter people and views different from you that will help you shape your future. Real world experience is invaluable and good work experience or internships will be most helpful to network yourself into jobs. If you choose a very expensive school and take out a lot of loans, you'll pay for it later!

I believe that finding the right college is a process of determining the goals and expectations which are priority to parent/student team. When looking for an appropriate college, the most important thing to remember is to find somewhere with the amenities you need to make the most of your passion. Also, along with making the most of your passion it is important to make sure this also includes an enviroment which inspires you to innovate and go beyond what you think you can do. An enviroment in which you can be encouraged by an active community around you to achieve greatness and build the skills which can not be taught in a classroom. Having strong, active relationships and utilizing an enviroment in which you can freely explore the passion in which you look to build your career on you can make the most of your college experience.

I would tell parents and students to visit all campuses that they are considering and meet the faculty and view the classroom. Look for attention to detail and professionalism throughout the visit. Once enrolled, the student should talk to a co-student and ask about social events that are popular on campus. Students should take advantage of on campus tutoring and help resources offered by professors. The student can get the most out their education experience by possessing the correct attitude and using all resources given them.

In today's world, it really doesn't matter if you go to an ivy league or not. College is the best experience of your life, I suggest smaller private colleges, it allows you to experience the real world, without falling into the false trap the media has set out for us. The media informs us that college is a time to drink and party. Private smaller colleges ensure a social experience without false beliefs;. When college should be a period of learning and finding ourselves. I've definitely gotten to know the person I am today, and am proud to say that I'm the girl I've always wanted to be.

Be bold. Apply for that school that your not sure you can get into. Start application early. Don't be afraid to look outside your comfort zone. Listen to parents adivce. They know much more than you think at this point. Dont be afraid of majors. Try something out that you like and give it all your effort. If it doesnt work out then you have narrowed your decisions down. Dont be afraid of making friends and who you will hang out with. Every freshman coming into college is thinking the same thing. College will stretch you and make you do things you thought you could not do and sometimes never thought you would do. If a freshman can truely focus on school first then social life people will notice and be attracted to your discipline. They wont think your dirty. Lastly ask why. Ask why in your classes, your activities, your social life, the way things are run, always ask why. Dont be satisfied with the answer until you are satisfied. Questions with action behind them always point to real truth.