Howard University Top Questions

What should every freshman at Howard University know before they start?

Charles

Choose a school, major, and career path in which money, success, and fame do not matter to you, but simply the enjoyment of it. Money, success, and fame will come soon enough. (P.S. COME TO HOWARD UNIVERSITY)

cory

The best way to find a university that fits you is to have a good understanding of who you are and what you want for the future. Often, parents are the financiers for college expenses, so it's only natural they would desire to participate in the process. It's a great idea, but ultimately it is up to the student to decide for themselves. Again, knowing who you are as an individual is imperative for your scholastic ability, and choosing the school that will enhance it. If you have to curtail your goals based on a school's lack of ability to provide what you want, you'll waste your time and your parents money. You will probably end up transferring or questioning your job opportunities upon graduation. Look at yourself in the mirror as a student, and a well rounded individual who wants to learn more. Ask yourself what you truly want, then begin the search for that special university. Tell your parents what you're looking for, and enlist their help. In turn, they'll appreciate it, and hopefully your complete collegiate experience will be wonderful for both you and your parents.

Ricky

College selection can be a very tedious, and probably the most important, choice you will ever make. There are many yhtings to consider when selecting a college campus. It is important to evaluate yourself as a person and decide which type of environment will be right for you. It is always helpful to visit college campuses to get a feel for the college before you make your final decision. Another factor to consider is the cost of tuition and how you will be able to pay to attend the university of your choice. Look into options such as scholarships, grants, loans etc.

Christine

I would tell parents and/or students to start looking for the best college for them early. Do not wait until senior year to begin your college search, start searching around your sophomore and junior year in hight school. Most students have the dream of going to particular college all throughout their high school career. However, they become devastated when they find out that their grades and/or tests score are not good enough. I would recommend that you start looking for your desired school now so that you know what you should be working towards. For instance, you know what gpa is expected and/or what is the process for applying for scholarships. Moreover, what criteria you need in order to receive a scholarship. I believe that when students apply for scholarship at the end of their senior year they often time over look important details. The more time you spend on searching for the best college for you the more prepared you'll be and the more satisfied you will be with the results!

LaJoyce

Follow your heart...and do lots of research!

Nicole

86 their footsteps (make your own footsteps at another school), or do not attend a certain school because your parents want you to be close to them ro because your friends are attending that school. Ultimately you have to live your life and make decision for youself and nobody else.

Linsey

They should definitely go to an inexpensive school. Either that, or never miss out on the opportunity to get a scholarship before your grades drop.

Cimoya

Make sure that you have chosen the right major and understand what it will take in order to achieve that degree. College is fun but it is also a business. So understand you can have fun but at the end of the day it is serious business. And try and take extra classes before you get to your university or college that will put you ahead or give you college credit towards your major

Rhea

College is an experience that will make you a better person mentally, emotionally, and also physically. It indeed is a learning experience that you won't be able to get anywhere else in life. Make enough research is done so when you get to the college, you are not shocked or confused. I personally advise students to make sure they are open to a lot of different things such as, food and people. Make sure you go to a place that is a little out of your norm because it will make the experience so much more meaningful.

Kashayia

When searching for the right college if it important to start early, search for grants and scholarships, and visit the campus. There are many school that are compatible to the student, so starting that search early allows for each optionto be researched. Also, there are many ways of paying for school with free money. There are scholarships for everyone. Visiting campuses also can help the students major decision. The atmosphere plays a role in the educational experience as well.