Lees-McRae College Top Questions

Don't worry about what anyone else thinks of you. Do what makes you happy. Be proud of yourself and lead your own life.

Do not procrastinate. It is easier to lower your GPA than bring it up. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there to others, if they don't like you, who cares? Do what you dream about doing and not what other people want you to do, after all it is your life. Lastly, never settle for good enough.

College is like starting highschool all over again. You are no long a super star on the football, basketball, soccer, or baseball team. At a big college, you are a number. At a small college, help is readily available. You will make new friends and keep intouch with a few outfriends. It's your life so make the best of it, but make sure you can look yourself in the mirror the next morning.

Don't go to a school because of a sports team or just because a bunch of your friends are going. Pick a school that you like as a student because you are the one that will be there for four years. Going off the school is an amazing experience. You do not need your friend from home because you will meet lifelong friend in college. When deciding on a school, pick one for its academics and what will help you meet your career goal. Choosing a school is overwhelming if you make a pros and cons list of all your choices it shows you which the better choice is.

Visit every college you apply to, and spend a weekend with an existing student if you can. Students can really help you get a feel for how the campus really is. Go to a class or two with a student if you can. Also make sure you're aware of the school's credit transfer rate just in case you change your mind about where you want to go. You don't want to be stuck at a school because the majority of your credits will not transfer. And lastly go with your gut, if a school doesn't feel right then it's not the right school for you!

I think that it is absolutely necessary that you and your parents visit the school you are thinking about attending. From this visit you can get a feel for the school and whether you think you can be successful there. Also, choose the school that fits your stlye the best. If you like small classrooms with lots of one on one interaction with your proffesors, choose a small school, or if you prefer lots of people choose a lager school.

My advise would be to start looking during the end of your junior year of high school for colleges that best fit what you would like to study. Make a list of at least 10, then during the summer arrange college campus visits inorder to take a look and to talk with staff. I found this most helpful , even though my second stop was the college I wanted to go to. Once you have narrowed down the list of possiblities as soon as you start your senior year of high school send transcripts to those colleges. Develope a line of communication with someone in admissions that can help you. The advantage of a smaller college is that they get to know who you are . You have the chance to make closer friends if your at a small college as opposed to a large one., therefore making your whole experience enjoyable. At least that is how I feel.

Always stick to your gut choice. Money and other issues will fade in comparision to an issue of being unhappy at a certain college.

Lees-McRae is one of the best schools to come to, to get a good eduation, make new friends, and to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere.

Having gone to a large university right out of high school then dropping out as a senior, then at age 35 deciding to go back to school and go to a small college, I have seen both sides of the coin. People do not appreciate what is handed to them. Students in college really do not understand the full effect of the college experience if they are not the ones paying for it - they take it for granted. As far as choosing a college, find one that is the right size for you and also in the right area. If you like to party, do not go to a little out of the way mountain college. Most students right out of high school do not know what they want to do with their life so I suggest going to a community college to get their associates, decide on what they want to be when they grow up, then find a college or university that offers what they want. Once you get to college the student must learn time managment skills. They need to learn how to juggle classes, homework, social life and usually a job. Set priorities, but have fun.