Rockford University Top Questions

I would say that I need to look into things a little more and make sure that it is really what I want and not just what my sister wants.

For students it is not always about picking the biggest school or the one with the best sports team. One should try to visit as many schools as possible to find the one that will best help them achieve their goals in life and head them in the right direction for their career. Say you want to be a lawyer but the best law school out there just does not fit you. If one had never visited many law schools they would have picked the best one and been miserable. Just taking a tour and getting a feel for what they school is like will go a long way in making a good college decision. Parents should try to be there for their children as much as possible. This is a difficult time for students trying to pick the right college where most of their friends will be choosing a different school. Parents should try to provide as much support as they can as students make the decision of where they would like to pursue their education into the future.

The students must know what they are want to study and their goal of studying to be success in finding the right college and to making the most of the college experience, my advice is to seeking for help when needed. Everyone need someone to talk to, don't be afraid, you must reaching out to someone, let it out and then you will feel much better.

Get involved.

Don't let the money strain affect the choice of your school. I never thought that I would have gone to a private college and now I am attending one. The amount of financial aid is out there just use your resources and pick what you think will fullfill your expectations. For the parents....allow the child that is attending the school to have a voice. They are the one's that is going to have to attend for the next 4+ years.

For parents, be sure to be completely supportive and there for your kids. It can be a hard adjustment and it would be better that your children turn to you and not bad activities. If your child is unhappy where they are, be supportive of a school change or a major change early on in their career. Students, you should try to get involved early and make as many friends as you can. Even if you think you love something your freshman year, it's okay to change your mind a million times throughout your entire college career and even after you graduate.

Be sure the you love the campus. If you don't like the campus you won't want to be there. Also, see if you can mee the faculty of your intended major. This helps to see if you'll be a fit in this environment.

I would definately recommend visiting the campus before making a decision. Looking at the school and seeing the environment makes a difference on how comfortable you are with the learning environment. Sit down in one of the common areas in the school and just start talking to people about their experience with the school. Find out what plays and arts programs are available on campus. These provided a huge cultural learning experience for me that I would not have wanted to do without!! Talk to advisors and find out how the school interacts and helps the community around the campus.

Know what you want to do before you start looking. Then find schools that match what you want. Also, it's never too early to begin looking at colleges. You can start your Sophomore, even Freshmen years of High School.

Do research on the different colleges in the country and do not limit yourself to your surrounding. Remember, college is where your dreams will come true so take it seriously and make it be worth the money you are paying.