Virginia State University Top Questions

Allow the student to choose the college of his / her choice. So many times our parent want to pick and choose and really do mean well but it is more beneficial to allow us to become independent young adults and choose where we would like to get our education. Students, have fun but stay focus so that you can get the best education possible. When choosing think about how far or close you will be from home and is that what you really want to do. Be very careful in choosing your roommate, if you have that choice. Sit back and think before to apply what you would like yo receive your degree in and look @ the pay for that job and be sure if that is waht you really want to do. Thanks Katina Richardson

For parents, it is so very important to encourage your child to make the best decision for THEM in this matter. Let them know that they have your full support and that you have faith that they will choose the college or university that is best for their future. Students, start early! Trust me, the earlier the better. Some schools will accept students early, which allows you to get prepared for the transition. Think it through! Think about majors, the employment rate for those majors and whether they are in demand! Think about the cost of the university because although you may receive aid during your first year, in some cases you may end up paying some of the cost during sophomore, junior, or senior years. Arrange a visit! And not just any visit! Talk to people who attend the school, live in the area, professors and other people who dont get paid to tell you good things about the school. By doing this you will get a thorough understanding of exactly what the school has to offer. And finally, engage! Get involved in social and academic activities that will help you get the most out of your college experience.

Students pick the school that is right for you. Some parents can be very pushy about what school their child attends but, it very important that the students pick the school where they can spend the next four years of the lives. Also make sure that you pick your major BEFORE leaving high school. In the long run that can save a family thousands of dollars. To high school students make sure ( if you can ) take dual enrollment or AP classes. That can save your families pockets as well.

decide what is important you in a school and then research what school fits with what you feel is important

Research, research and more research. Don't attend a school for the social life, find a college that will best match your furture goals when looking for a career. The parties will be there every week but graduation comes once in the four years. Make you walk across tha stage on time.... remember time is money.

Take a campus tour and not during homecoming or orientation in order to get more of a every day feel of the campus. Speak with professors and look into the goals, objectives and perspectives of the college or university and its staff.

The advice that I would give to anyone who is looking to attend college or to a parent of a college bound student, would be to make sure that you research several different schools. Try to find a school that has the major that you are looking for, or if you don't know what you want to major in, try to look for a school that has majors that you might be interested in. Choosing a school takes time and should be done carfully. If you end up in a situation where you're not happpy with the school of your choice, its okay to transfer. As far as making the most of you college experience, I would advise that you always put your studies first but that you leave a little room for your social life. Join campus clubs and get involved in activites around campus so you have the chance to meet new people. Finding comfort around campus by being apart of a club/organization and making new friends will make it easier being away from home.

Students should choose the school that best siuts them. They should visit as many camouses as they can before making their decision. Campus environment is just as important as the academics at a school. If a student is not comfortable in the social environment of a campus, they could become stress and fail academically.

Visit it and know what your getting yourself in to. Try and find the college/university that give you the kinda college exsperience your looking for.

Make the smartest and safest decision in life and enjoy your college experience as much as possible while constantly focusing on your education and careers.