Old Dominion University Top Questions

Do the research, keep your grades up and work hard to get into the college of your choice. Once you get there, do your work and study hard, making sure school comes first and you'll do great. Don't let other people interfere with your studies, but make sure to make time for yourself, everyone needs a break from time to time.

Make sure the things that you liked most about high school are in the University you will be attending.

Apply to at least three different colleges. Depending on finances and your "homesick" factor, make sure you include at least one out of state college. And be sure to go on the prospective student orientation offered by all colleges that acccept you.

Find the school that fits the student. Not the students friends or parents or anyone else because the student is the one who will have to be there for the next four or five or maybe even six years. Mak sure its a fit or the student will not be happy and more likely to not want to do their best.

In searching for colleges, have in mind areas of study that interest you. You wouldn't want to end up at a school that doesn't offer your major, but don't get upset if you have no idea what you want to do, no matter what university you attend, they are bound to have a mojor exploration program. Also, DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED if you aren't accepted to your number one choice. Keep on trucking and if you have to settle for a lesser school, attend it for a semester, build up your GPA and establish yourself as an academically focused student, then transfer. The whole experience is about diversity so it's ok to switch schools if you're dissatisfied. To make the most of the college experience, find balance early in your career between the academic world and your social life. They are both equally important to your success in college. If you can find the balance between friends and study, I can promise you a better college experience whether or not you gain the freshmen fifteen. And also, have fun, it flies by in the blink of an eye.

I would tell parents and uprising college students to start looking early. Do not wait any longer then the junior year of high school. Even if you think you know which college you want to attend, go look at all the possibilties. That is the mistake I made. But I couldn't be happier with the school I chose. Also, make sure that you stay organized when looking at the schools. Make sure you ask any all questions that you can think of. Fill out as many scholarships as possible so that yuo or your parents do not have to take out as many student loans. As far as the experience, I would recomend, if possible, stay at home your first year so that you can get better adjusted to the wasy the college system works. Your second year, stay on campus. Get the experience of on campus housing. Its once in a lifetime chance and it will prepare for moving out on your own. Then your last two years, move off campus. That will help you get adjusted to living in the real wolrd. Most importantly, get an internship or co-op. The experience will be irreplacable.

I would recommend that parents and students talk amongst themselves in deciding the best choice for a college. Price, location and environment are all keen factors in choosing the best college. I would also recommend that a student goes away to college. As a commuter I feel I do not get the most experience out of my university that I would receive if I lived on campus. I would also suggest that the student get involved in as many extra-curricular activities on campus as possible. Sticking solely to academics can be stressful and make the college experience seem like there?s no room for fun and excitement. There are so many great advantages to living on campus and I really recommend that students and parents consider this when choosing which college is best for them. Also, there are so many great opportunities available at any college. There are tons of student organizations and ways to get involved with the community that you, as the student, have to go out and find. These activities are not going to find you. I would recommend finding that perfect college and taking it on full force. Don?t miss out on a thing!

Well-known professors and academic renown are not everything in choosing the right college. There needs to be a balance between academics, atmosphere, and social life. In order to succeed academically, one must be comfortable in the atmosphere in which they work. They must also have the social - not just academic - support they need to succeed. With motivating professors, an atmosphere that promotes learning and social life, and support and help from both friends and professors, one can find the best college for their studies.

Parents consider majors offered at the school to determine if your child's major is offered. Also consider the cost of attendance, the size of the school and the distance if that will be a problem. Parents should also encourage their children to get involved with activities and leadership opportunities on campus. Student should get involved with activities on campus but they should also take their studies seriously in order to achieve good grades. Students should learn how to manage their time wisely in order to balance their academic and social life without affecting their grades.

For finding the right school, I would say follow your heart. You may have thought of going to a certain school, but it might not feel right, so fit is important too. Finding a school where you feel comfortable and safe in your surroundings makes a difference. A person should not pick a school just based on where their friends go or siblings go, you have to find what works for you and see what happens from there. If you do not like the school most likely you are not going to enjoy your time there, so pick a school you know that you can enjoy and where it is most accommodating for you and the needs you may have. Find something that you like about the school and if possible talk to current students to see what activities are on campus that you may be interested in or that you may feel are important. Most importantly definitely check out the schools you may be interested in check, and those you are partially interested in because you might that what thought you liked at a certain school is something you like at another.