Tuskegee University Top Questions

start early is the best advice I could give. If money is a factor then you defintely want to start early, funds are out there you just have to know where to look. Make sure that this college fits your needs as an individual. If having big classes has always been your down fall then find a small school. Research is key.

I would tell them dont worry about whether or not your prepared because you are. Be open to making friends go to all of the campus activities Study study study the key to your success.

I would first advise parents to seriously give thought as to whether their child is ready for the college experience. If the answer is yes then they need to sit down with their child and his/her guidance advisor to discuss how to find the right college for them. Consider what career choices your student wishes to persue then begin researching colleges and universites that offer degrees in that area. Criteria to consider in finding the right college are many: affordability, size of the campus, help for a learning disability, racial diversity( or lack thereof) etc. You and your student need to narrow your final choices down to no more 3 schools . You can get overwhelmed if you don't! Take a road trip(s) with your student to the school(s) they wish to attend. Make an appointment to meet with the department chairman, financial aid office, admissions, even the president of the university if possible (they don't bite). Making the most of your college experience is a balancing act. You must prioritize your life: academics first and everything else second. Unfortunately, I did not take my own advice and am now struggling to undo many, many mistakes.

The advice I would give is to make sure to do background checks on whatever college their looking into- as ex... student/teacher ratio, academic stats, rape/death toll, local sex offender count, STD/HIV stats...ect. To parents, these can be the most critical years in your child's life, so they need you more now than they ever did; don't abandon your child, instead become their best friend. To prospective students, the reason for college is to further your education; not to party your life away.

Parents and Students, please be advised, level of interest is definately IMPORTANT. Students, it is important to research the college or university you are interested in attending. Get invloved with social networks and ask students who currently attend your potential college about the ups and downs of their experience. Also, always ask questions. If you are clueless about certain topics, then your questions are not classified as "stupid" or "dumb". Parents, it is imperative that you make quality spending time with your child during their first semester as a senior in high school to discuss what their future goals will entail after graduation. Also parents, you must encourage your future college student and let them know the importance of mainaining a good Grade Point Average (GPA). The student's GPA will determine their eligibility for scholarships, grants, and the potential school's financial aid offer. Students, make sure you find the right college for you. Don't attend a largely populated school if you desire simplicity. Also, do not feel embarassed if you change you major more than two times .Your collegiate career is the most important part of life, make the best out of it. Be strong, be deterimined.