Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott Top Questions

Finance. Finance. And finance. Think throughly about the cost of tuition, housing options, and meal plans. Is it worth it?

The first and most important consideration is the size of the school and wheter you want to be a fish in a big school or a little one. The best way to figure out where you belong is to talk to the professors and the other students. They are your best sources of information and the students will tell it to you straight even the dirty truths about the campus. I would also suggest that you keep your personal belonging to a minimun. Less to move twice each year and less to worry about being stolen from room. Most colleges dont have problems with theft, but a bad relationship with a roommate can lead to horrible circumstances. The best advice I could possible give would be to work as hard as you can and with little distractions. The higher your GPA is the first year the better off you will be throughout the rest of your college career. Please take your time when you choose the right fit for you for a college, the right college will help you to be a success while enjoying your indepedence and becoming an adult.

It's easier when you know where you want to concentrate your studies. Once that is figured out, everything else is just shopping for a school that meets your critera. I believe shopping around and then finally making your choice is what will make the entire college experience. If you do not like being on a big campus, don't attend one because chances are you won't be happy. Meet new people and don't stay locked up in your dorm room or in a library study room. It's the people and the relationships you create that will be the most memorable when you graduate. Know that it's okay to be bold and to put yourself out there in the crowd. Understand that you want and need to be seen. As usual, balance studies and play, get rest and overall take care of yourself so that you can participate in the college experience.

Finding the right college is important for some it maybe their first time away from home. Take time to research what programs the college has to offer. Take a campus tour or attend an open house. You will get a feel for the campus, teachers and sturdents. An open line of communication between parents, student and the University is the key to success. Students need to realize that they are not the only one who are away from home for the first time. If they step back and look at the University they will see that the other students there also share that in common. Realizing that should motivate the student to reach out and make the best of their situation by using that common connection to bond with others. Parents should realize that students need this time to grow and use the potential they know their child has. It's not letting go, it's a temporary vacation away from their parents. But every body knows sometimes you need a vacation from your vacation and that is what home is.

Make sure you know what you want to do BEFORE you go and enroll in a $40,000 a year private university. I would suggest going to a community college first to get the mundane classes out of the way/ Also, I highly reccomend setting up a budget for every month so you don't end up broke with no way to pay for the next semesters classes. And when things get tough, because they will don't give up! It's not always gonna be easy, but when there's a will there IS a way!

Many college students tend to change majors within their first years at college. Some say it is horrible to start at a junior college and jump on the boat into universities, however it isn't always the best choice. With the economy declining, starting at a junior college isn't so bad. Professors there aren't into their research as they would be a major college and unviersities, so they are able to provide more one-on-one with students. Many believe that financial aid will help and that they will get more if they go to an expensive school, but at times, it provides a financial burden after graduating and the bills start coming in. It doesn't matter where a student starts but how they enjoy it and end it. Its only the name on the diploma at graduation that counts. In college, many are shy because at times, it is slightly scary with the big world out there and no one to protect. The easiest way to make friends is by joining clubs. On weekends, don't hide at home, find someone to into town with and enjoy the next four or five years.

Know what you really want to do for a career. Where you go to school and what you study should be a passion, not a burden. When seeking for colleges, do it for reasons not to put on your resume, or to brag about, but to get an education that is worth your future time, money and career. Also be cautious about the tuition costs. Sure it would be an investment, but you may be paying a lot of money for the name, that's it. So be cautious and know what you want in your college education.

Talk to a lot of people before hand, and don't be afraid to change if you find yourself in a location that isn't suitable to your tastes or needs.

One of the main aspects of a school that both parents and students consider is the price. The education system in this country is very expensive. But I would tell them to not worry. A good education is almost priceless. As long as a student puts forth a good effort to succeed while the student is attending a college or university, the student should be perfectly capable of acquiring a job after college and pay off loans. My second tip is more for the parents. Parents often have trouble dealing with their children leaving the nest. I know my father cried when I left for college. Because of this, parents ofter try to convice their children to attent a school that is close to home. This is unwise. It is unfair to cheat a student out of receiving the education that he or she wants and deserves just becuase it is farther away. Let the student follow his/her heart. He/she will always be just a phone call away.

Make sure that you pick a college in a city or town that you like. The most important thing is to attend a school that has a major that you're interested in as well as activites and places outside of the school that you can go to to get away from school. Don't worry about the money, if you like the school then you can always get financial aid to help you. Also, don't make your decision about what school to go to too fast. Take time to do some research on the school and visist the campus so that you are sure that you have picked the right school for you. Don't be afraid of moving away from home either, you will make plenty of friends while you are in college.