Southern Wesleyan University Top Questions

look at the size and see how much student involvement there is and most important, talk to students who attend that school and get their opinion.

Parents should be involved in the college-choosing process, but should ultimately let the student decide which college is better for them. These students have been in school since they were five years old, with the exception of homeschooled students, and the parents have been out of school for 20+ years; the students know better which school will suit them. Rising freshmen should try to contact some Juniors/Seniors of the college, as well as professors, and get their first-hand experience. Examine all possible perspectives. Don't take the college at face value.

When looking for a college, it is important to think of it as your new home. Where are you going to be nurtured, inspired, cultivated, and appreciated for you efforts? It is also important to look at the emphasis the school places on your success. No matter how much money the school may give you, if they make you feel like you are going places, that is the school for you. Enjoy these years, they go by so fast! Make the most of your time by studying and proving to those who believe in you that you are something special.

Biggest advice would be to talk to several students on campus to see what campus life is like. Listening to the tour guides give you details about campus life is not accurate b/c they get paid to tell you what the school wants you to hear. If you play a sport, talk to an athlete. Get at least 5 different opinions from people of all ethnic backgrounds and then decide if this type of campus life is for you.

First figure out want you want to get out of college and what you want to be able to do when you are done with college. Then begin looking at school that can meet those needs.

Listen to the student's opinions. Don't just put them somewhere because of convience.

Start looking for scholarships early. You need to be able to base your college decision on the atmosphere, not on how expensive it is. And if you find a college that you know is for you, but the cost is too high, ask around for help. Ask your bank, ask your financial aid advisor, ask the school you like... there is always a way to attain your goal if you work at it.

Our college is God focused and good if you want your son or daughter to have good people around for good influences. It's fun, and when theres nothing to do there's always the random trps to wal-mart. We make it fun.

Look for a campus where you feel comfortable.

My advice to parents and students: Start early, have lots of options, and VISIT the campuses. One should really start looking at colleges the summer before the senior year high school. Make your campus visits in the fall, since that's when most colleges are busiest, and apply early. Most scholarship deadines are in February, and financial aid is awarded as early as March. As for finding the right school for you or your kid, my best advice is to look at aspects of schools like size, proximity to mom and dad, etc. And remember, there could be more than one school that's right for you. To make the most of your college experience- make college as different from high school as possible. If you stay close to home, LIVE ON CAMPUS!! So many students miss out on the college life after classes by commuting from home. To me, this a shame because they miss out on the experrience of living with people from all walks of life, and learning to adapt to that. Again, start the search early, keep your options open, and visit often. Once you get there, really commit. Get involved, stay on campus, and enjoy!