Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Top Questions

In one word, VISIT. A lot of my friends from home did not visit the college of their choice and have since transferred because it was not what they thought it would be. I was not going to apply to Virginia Tech until I visited and could not be happier with my decision. As far as making the most of the college experience, get out and meet people. Do not hesitate to speak up or voice an opinion- people will love you for it. If you think a club may be interesting- go to a meeting and try it out, its worth a shot and it may help you make decisions regarding your major or the rest of your life. Talk with your professors, they are key assets in college and can really change your outlook on teachers in general and may even help your grades!!

Apply to as many schools as possible, visit the schools and try and do an over-night. Take sincere consideration of the availability of financial aid.

The true key to selecting the college that is best for you is look at the opportunities available. Look into your interests, your strengths, your passions; then, find a place that best suits those ideals. Visit the campus. Make sure that you would enjoy living there for potentially the next four or so years. Think of the climate, the location, the landscape, and the culture. Interact with the present student and faculty bodies. Use them to get a firsthand idea of what life is like at that school. Figure out how big of a school you want to go to. Try not to focus on the cost of tuition. Even if you cannot afford it, the money is out there. Do not let money limit your future. The academic, social, and community quality of a school will play a vital part in your future. Make sure you choose a place that will allow you to grow as a person and flourish into the adult that you were meant to be.

I think for parents, they have to have some trust in their child. That he or she will make the best decision for them, because its not the parents that are going to spend the four years there. I think another thing for the students is that once you choose your college you are not stuck there for four years. If you end up not liking your original choice look for a better alternative.

The best way to find the right college is to visit! After touring quite a few college campuses I was able to figure out what sort of characteristics I wanted my school to have; lots of school pride and spirit, a football team, friendly students, involved professors, etc. Talking to students at each school, eating meals on campus, sitting in on classes, and staying on campus overnight provided a different and more realistic feel of what school would be like if one went there and it definitely helped in my final decision. Becoming involved in clubs, sports, and activities is the best way to make the most of the college experience. The best part about being involved in school activities is meeting so many different people. People with different and similar interests come together and it creates many opportunities for new friends. Not only are new friends made but also chances for study groups, sports teams, and volunteer groups are made. Taking advantage of academic help such as review sessions and office hours will help the college experience from the academic standpoint. After all that's the reason for going to college!

Make sure that when you visit the campus that you could see yourself walking around campus and enjoying it. That when you see students walking around you can picture yourself in class with any one of them. Make sure that the atmosphere makes you smile on the inside as well as on the outside.

Money shouldn't matter. College is so much more than the money aspect. I can't afford this college one bit. I'm going to be in so much debt when I get out that I won't know what to do with myself, but it is completely worth it. With only one year under my belt, I have had experiences here that no other students at any other colleges could ever have. Even most upperclassmen at this school haven't done some of the things I have had the opportunity of doing. Also, when looking for the right college, make sure you visit first. My mom dragged me to visit Tech, but the second that I stepped on the campus, I knew this was where I had go. It's an instict, and it's 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} correct. And the day you move in, meet the people in the hall of your dorm. They will become your best friends. My absolute best friends lived right next door to me and others downt the hall from me. And it all started with a hello the first week of school. Without them, my college experience would not be the same.

I would advise students to pick a school that is not only challegeing academically for them, but a palce where they can have fun and enjoy being a college student. These are the best four years of your life so you need to make the best of them. Work hard academically so that you can enjoy everything that college has to offer. When you work hard you can play hard too.

Make sure they check into what programs are offered to meet the student needs. Find the right fit for you that makes you comfortable in social events as well as the classroom.

Students should sit down and analyze their hobbies and what they enjoy in school, in terms of subject matter. This is a very good way of determining what major best suits you as a student. The type of lifestyle you lead is a good indication of what college will be right for you. Money is a very important factor when making a college decision, but there could be a trade off between money and experience. For example, you could live at home and only pay 3,000 a semester for community college but chance are you will not get the amazing college experience that almost all high school students dream of. My best advice in picking a school is to figure out which major is best for you, pick a school that has the social aspects that you look for, and that is affordable. If you don't know what major you are interested in pursuing, you should attend a school that has a broad range of majors to choose from that interest you as well as the social aspects and affordability, as mentioned before. Once you pick the right school, make the most of the money you pay. :)