Elmhurst College Top Questions

Students: It is important to apply to as many colleges as you can. Then, take the time to prioritize what you realistically want out of your college experience; do you want the top job? do you want to travel abroad? do you learn better in a small class atmosphere? Then evaluate the institutions based on campus visits and talking with students who attend the school (and make sure it's not only the tour guides who you talk to). Once at the school, remember to stay focused on what is important to you, grades are important but ultimately you will learn more from the out-of-class experiences! Parents: Remember, you might be paying for it, but it is the students life and they will be happiest and learn the most if you allow them to make their own decisions. Help them remember to ask the important questions, but let the decisions be theirs.

Prospective college students really need to make the right choice for themselves, not their parents. They need to go somewhere that will suit them and give them what they need in they future, along with their college experience.

Apply early!!! Waiting until the last minute to apply for college will force you to just 'settle' on a school that accepts you. Apply early enough so you have to time to go over all the pro's and con's of each different institution that accepts you. As far as making the most of it, HAVE FUN!!!! Study hard, and enjoy yourself. The people you meet in college will be your friends for life! GET INVOLVED!

i think this is the right college choice for everyone. they get a good education here. everyone gets along with eachother. everyone is so nice. It is a wonderful samll campus and everyone is very friendly.

Finding the right fit for college can mean the difference between enjoying your four years of classes or dreading each day that you are on campus. Although there is no sure way to know if you are picking the right college, the best advise I can give is to spend time on the campus. Talk with students who are currently enrolled and find out what they think about the school. Students can give you an inside view of what life is like on the campus. By talking with a variety of students you can learn the ins and outs of what the professors are like, what there is to do on campus, and even how it is living in the dorms. This inside look can help you not only pick the school that fits with your needs, but it can also give you the tools to make the most of your college experience.

Know what kind of classes you want to take, see what is the ideal calssroom setting for you. If you don't know what you want to do right off hand that's okay. Start looking for financial aid early on.

Find a college that is small enough that you will be known and cared about. A college that prepares you to succeed in life, not just in academics. Find a college that challanges you to be a better person and to do good in the world. Look for a college in a beautiful setting that will inspire you to want to be on campus. Join student groups and if they do not have the group you want then start one. I found all of these things at Elmhurst College and they really helped me. I am in law school now and stay in touch with many people from my undergrad, including professors and administrators. School is what you make it, there will be good and bad everywhere as in life, do your best to look for good and you will always find it! Good luck in college!

The best thing I can share with you is visit the campus. It is like picking out anything if you feel like home their and are comfortable with the environment then you will know that you belong there. They must offer your programs, do your research carefully and don't let anyone make the decision for you. This is something that you need to do on your own.

Do not worry so much about the money, loans can be paid back later. College can either be the best time of your life or the worst, it all depends on what you make of it. So pick a school thats a good fit for you and has a good program for your major.

For parents, allow your children to express where they want to go and also what they want to do in life. Have wisdom when deciding where your child wants to go. Do not allow them to waste their time and your money, but allow them to attend a college where they will learn life experiences. Students, do not waste your time at college. It is there to prepare you for life's chalenges and our changing world.