Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus Top Questions

Pick a college in which you will be happy

Make your decision about the college you will attend based on what is best for you. No matter where you go you will make friends, go to parties, enjoy football games, etc. What is really important is your education, and the career you are preparing yourself to pursue after school. Do not make your decision based on where your friends are going or where your boyfirend/girlfriend is going.

Make sure that the prospective college student is placed in an environment that will enrich their thirst for knowledge. To do that make sure to communicate well with them and know their likes and dislikes. So, as you evaluate the school you'll be able to see the school from their perspective and with a parents added wisdom ensure the proper place for their development into adulthood.

To this day I wonder if I chose the right college, and I imagine many people feel the same way. The important thing to remember is to chose a college that fits what you like, what you want to do with yourself, and who you want to become. It also helps to remember that even if you can't attend your first choice (for whateevr reason) there was also a compelling reason why you applied to the other schools on your list--remember that reason, and find as many more as you can in the coming months. To make the most of your experience, go out and Do Things. Pick an organization or two or three, see what is going on; go to a meeting with some people you live near. Whatever you do, don't sit in your dorm room by yourself. (and of course, do try and keep up with your schoolwork--it sucks to have to find a loan/scholarships half way through the year)

Research as much as possible and ask for any advice from students that actually attend the school. Make sure you know what you can handle and what you can't and whether or not you can push yourself further and how long you can last with that extra push. Don't go to a school where no matter how hard you try, it never really pays off.

I think the first and most important decision in choosing the right college is whether or not it is a small or large college. I know that I was debating going to a college without a football team and I think I would have really regretted it. I really enjoy the part of my college experience that consists of going to football games. Also, I think the next decision should be rather the college should be in state or out of state. There are many advantages to in-state which I took advantage of such as the HOPE scholarship. I also wanted to be close to my family and to not have to deal with the hassle of moving my items far away. Finally is choosing the school that challenges you and also offers opportunities that you enjoy to get involved with. As far as making the most out of your college experience, I believe the best thing you can do is get involved whether it be in a fraternity or sorority or a club or organization that interests you. Getting involved allows you to meet people so you can enjoy yourself and also possibly to network with.

I think that the best way to find a college that is right for you is to go there and experience what life is like for students. Talking to students and even participating in programs where you get to spend a night or so with a current student is the best way to learn what going to that school will be like. Finding the right school also depends on your interests and career path. A person who knows exactly what they want to do should go to a school that is known to have a good program in that area. Assessing how comfortable you are being away from home and your high school friends is also very important.

The best way to decide on a college is to visit it personally. I never thought I would live in a big city but the campus feels small and safe. Once I visited I knew it was for me.

Visit the college first! There's no amount of information that can serve as a substitute for actually being on campus for a few days. Getting a feel for the campus is invaluble in making a descision about which college to attend because it's one of the best predictors of your happieness at that institute.

Take your coursework seriously. Take absolutely nothing for granted. Studying is important; remember that no matter how perfect you think you are today, go home and PRACTICE.