Rutgers University-New Brunswick Top Questions

It is best that you really read into the college that you want to attend because you will be there for four years, spending the most amazing time of your life. It is essential that you choose the right learning environment for yourself and that you are comfortable with the distant away from home. Visiting the campus is very important so that the student can get a feel of what it is like before attending the university.

Find out what you want out of your college experience, outside of any external expectations: Do you want a respected degree, or do you want true learning? Do you just want to have fun? Do you want to make lasting friends or do you just want business connections? If you know what you want to do for work after college and how a school can help you get there, choosing your school will be much easier. Look for a school with a strong record in your field of choice. But for the others among you, do not be afraid to choose a school where myriad different opportunities abound, and where you can feel out your path as you first tread it, and experiment. For the undecided, this may be the most important thing: That you not convince yourself prematurely that your path is fixed and unchangeable. There is still room for self-discovery. And last but not least, ask yourself where you want to be and what you want the vibe of the campus to be. Visit your schools early (without your parents too!) and interact with students. Feel out the campus and what it will be like. Good luck.

I would tell them to check out all the schools that they are interested in and for students to listen to parents about the financials. Consider all the choices that you are given when you recieve your acceptance letters, and to also remember in-state schools when applying. Make sure you make the most of your school visits and really think about where you want to go. If you know what you want to do, ask questions about the program at the school and choose the school with the best program for you. If you were like me and undecided, pick a school that you love and gives you the most options and the best education for your money. I was between Penn State and Rutgers, I chose Rutgers because they were the same education, but for me Rutgers was less money. Bottom line, chose the place where you believe you will be the happiest and will be the best fit for you. The rest will all fall into place.

You should definitely take into account post-graduate plans. If you plan on going to a graduate school, that is an extra cost you will have to think about. For example, Rutgers was a great choice for me because I knew I wanted to go to law school. I received a scholarship that covered most of my tuition so that is really going to help in the long run. Also, you should think about the area in which the school is located. For example, I was considering George Washington University, because I got a huge scholarship to go there, but the lifestyle is just so expensive (i.e. sales tax) and they have no meal plan so I knew I would end up spending exorbitant amounts of money.

its a recession, dont not go to a college about your means would just be a headache in the end

Know what you want, visit the college and see it for yourself, talk to current students there about their lives.

I would definately never rule out the colleges that are close to home. In high school, whenever I thought of college, I thought of going far away, maybe even to California. In order to really love college, you have to keep your roots. Your family will always be there for you, and if you have problems at school, they should be the ones to help you. Being independent should be a process, and 18 year olds should never just jump into it. Having a good mix of independence and dependence is extremely important, for all new students need a support system. Trusting total strangers is often very difficult, and that is what many people are thrown into when they first enter college.

In order to find the right college, visit the campus and go with your gut feeling of whether you think you would belong on the campus. Do not think about the costs because almost all colleges are fairly expensive. Furthermore, try to talk to some of the students that already attend the school and try to get a feel of what campus life is like. If at all possible I would recommend trying to schedule some sort of overnight or weekend visit to the school. Once you select a school make sure you remember that the college experience is a combination of an academic and social lifestyle. To get the most out of this try to find an acitivity, club, or fraternity/sorority that interests you and become active while learning to balance your study skills.

In order to make the most out of college every student should become involved in as many student organizations as possible. Test a few out each semester and see which one sticks, this is where you'll make friends and people you can really turn to and trust. Another thing is to make sure never to cram, do your work as early and often as possible for the best possible grade. Also, always get to know your professor, go to office hours and stay behind after class to ask a question; it'll make the class more rewarding and enjoyable.

Take your time to consider your options and do research before selecting a list of schools you want to apply to. Don't only go by how prestigious a school's name is; it is important to consider what you want to study and locate the school that is most suitable for your needs. If you don't know what you want to study in college yet, then apply to schools that offer a wide variety of options (that have, in other words, many departments). If possible, visit the school before making a choice. When you start college, be sure to not be afraid to meet new people and join on-campus organizations. Make sure to study hard - after all, that is the main reason why you are in college - but don't forget to have fun too!