Jefferson College of Health Sciences Top Questions

I would suggest that the sudents/parents first decide what type of area they want to be in (city, rural, etc.) and secondly decide what size school they want (large, small, or kind of in the middle). But most importantly, they need to make sure that the school they choose will facilitate their learning experience to the best of its ability for the career that they plan to pursue in the future after graducation.

I would suggest that you go to the campus's that you are considering and really get a look at what they look like and a feel for how the college runs on a normal basis. I would make sure that the college really fits your personality because when you really like your school, you tend to learn better in that enviornment.

My advice to parents and students about finding the right college would be to research everything! Make sure to research the college and the program the student is applying. Many colleges have glitches in their programs that they don't make clear to parents and students until you have given them the money they want. Learn what policies and procedures the school has before considering applying. Most importantly, talk to the students that attend the school because they will be the most help and they will be honest. Advice for students would be to chose your major early and stick with it. To make the most out of the college experience , remember why you are there and have fun! Pay attention in class and take school seriously. Don't forget to have a social life and have free time to have fun with friends. The most important thing in college is academics. This is a time in your life when you transition from a student to an adult. You grow, you learn, you laugh and make memories, and you have the time of your life, but most importantly you begin to establish a career.

Make sure the admissions office knows what you want. Keep in touch with them, call them weekly to make sure they have all of your correct information.