Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Top Questions

When choosing the right college and making the most of the overall experience, the biggest piece of advice would be to not be closed minded about any school. Be willing to look into everything that a particular school has to offer before simply shutting it down. Also, know what you do and don't want your "ideal college" to have. Finally, when it comes to making that final decision, think about which college you'll be proud to say you attended and which college will become not only school but also home to you for the duration of your time spent there.

I would definitely take into consideration what the student wants to do in the future. Some schools are very engineering based like the one I attend. Also, definitely take into consideratoin the environment of the university or college. The kind of people should also be taken into consideration. Keep a few other schools as an option until you are completely satisfied with you chosen school until after you have either visited the campus, met various people, or went to an orientation. Also, it is important to know how much work the student attending the university can handle and that is the biggest thing to take into consideration when looking at a university. A degree can be earned anywhere. It is important to make sure that the university chosen will fulfill all of your desires because the money put toward that school cannot be returned.

work hard but enjoy it

To be honest, the best advice for finding the right college is not to get too caught up in looking for the "right" college. When I was applying for college, I was sure that I'd only be happy at the most prestigious Ivy League schools. However, between a few rejection letters and some other $40,000 entrance fees, I settled on Georgia Tech, an outstanding public university, but one that had been at the bottom of my list. Upon starting classes at Tech, I found that I was unexpectedly enjoying myself. This just proved to me that I was the only one that could shape my college experience. No matter where I could have ended up, I was the only one that would be able to determine my own happiness. All I had to do was to pursue my interests and to find activities that I enjoyed.

To make the most of the college experience, begin by thinking about what you want out of college. Academics, extracurricular activites, availability of certain majors, campus size, campus location, and costs are all important factors to think about. Start by finding colleges that fits your academic needs that will fit your budget. After that, work on narrowing down your list of colleges by seeing what each college has to offer in terms on extracurriculars. After that, begin going to some of the colleges and scope of the area. Check the location and student population. Urban enviornments are completely different from small caollege towns, and the same goes for a college with a large student population in comparison to a college with a low population. Greek life can also play a large role in finding the right college. Basically, when looking for the right college, you must think about what you want academically and socially as well as if that college will help you find the right career path. Consider all those factors and you will be well on your way to finding the perfect college.

Always remember to visit.

I would suggest visiting the campus a few times to make sure you enjoy the surroundings and the people there.

The best advice for parents would be to let your child explore all of the options he or she has for college, and allow them to choose the right school for them rather than trying to confine them to a particular region or type of school. Advice for students would be to choose which ever college feels and fits best with you. You want to choose a school that is not only academically good but one that you can see yourself enjoying your time there.

Look around, there are many colleges out there and there is definitely the right one forou are you. Don't miss out on an opportunity because of money or support from you family. Figure out what you are most interested in, not just what looks the best or will make the most money, and persue it until you are satisfied with your pay grade.

If given the opportunity, visit the campus. Once I visited the school I'm at now, I knew this was the right choice for me. I have no regrets at all.