John Carroll University Top Questions

whoerver you were in high school doesnt matter anymore.

Its up to you to choose your school. Not your parents, your girl or boy friend, just you.

It's not about the college you choose, it's more about how you respond to it. You need to be open-minded and open to new experiences. You have to live in the present and think of your future. You will find a college that feels right - one you are comfortable on just a visit - choose that one. Don't think of the parties , think of the atmosphere and environment.

go where you want to go.

You probably won't find the perfect college, but you need to look for one that has the most right things for you. Don't be afraid to be away from home. 2 1/2 hours is a great distance away.

I recomend to students and parents searching for a school that they find the right fit for them. They should pick a school that is the right size for them, not to big and not to small for the student attending. They also should look at their academics in their intended field of study; if the student (or parents) are spending tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars they need to make sure they are getting a value for their money. They also need to look at how they will get involved. By getting involved a student will make new friends and help adjust to college life so that they are less homesick when they first arrive on campus.

You really have to think about who you are as a person and where you want to go in life. Money is obviously a huge factor, so you should think about what is the best value for you. While you should not go to a school you will hate just because it's cheaper, you have to be realistic. Furthermore, I would suggest to look a little bit into each department in order to see what opportunities they offer (research experience, up-to-date technology, study abroad, etc.). Even though it is important to think carefully about the college you wish to attend, don't make yourself stressed and crazy over it; if you find you don't like it, you can always transfer.

Take your time and don't pick the college for one reason. Make sure you still like the college if that one thing you like would leave.

I would tell parents and future students to stick to their instincts about a school. You can usually tell how well you will like a college by the people that you meet while visiting. Make sure to ask lots of questions and to get a good sense of what the school is like. It is also helpful to match up as best you can the right size, academic, athletic and extra curricular activities with your own needs and wants. If you can sit in on a typical class, to get a feel for the classroom. Meet any coaches that you may play for in the future and ask them how their players fit sports and studies into their schedules. Anothers important factor is location of the school. I would suggest keeping the distance from home, close enough that you could go home if you wanted to or get away when you need to. The environment around the school is important, make sure you appreciate the scenery because you will be spending the next four years of your life there. My last words of advice is that when you do get into a school, remember what a huge accomlpishment this is.

apply to as many schools as possible so that you have the options