Washington State University Top Questions

Do your research on your school and apply for scholarships early. Also, don't be afraid to take chances whether it be socially, educationally, or anything else. College is about learning who you are and figuring out what you want to do in life, so don't forget to dream big and learn as much as you can inside and outside the classroom.

Finding the right college can be a hard process. It is difficult to see what the environment is like if you have never been there to experience it. My advice, first and foremost, would be to go visit the campus that you are interested in. If it is possible, visit a friend that goes to that college and spend time with them there; go to some classes and get a feel for what the experience will be like for you. Next, I would suggest looking into further details about what educational area the particular college is known for. If you are looking at becoming a doctor, you need to find a school that has a great medical school and so forth. There is no use wasting your time at a college that has no prestige in that area. As for the actual college experience, my advice would be to take it one step at a time. Have fun when you get the chance,don't freak about every little thing, and always do your best in and out of the classroom.

Go with your gut and with your friends/relatives suggestions. Don't go with the more pretigious choice just because you think you should. There's never a good excuse for pushing yourself to the limit academically if you aren't going to get a chance to enjoy it. Go to the place that you think you will find others who "get" you. As far as prestige, it really doesn't matter where you get your undergrad degree.

Don't room with someone you know your first semester. Be outgoing, meet new people. Go on campus visits several times throughout the year to see what its like at various times

Most important for a student to feel like it can be his/her second home. Let your children to stay in school for couple days and live the college experience by their own eyes... Attend some classes and meet people. It definitely will help!!

As for finding the right college, aim for the one that has the best program in whatever field you're hoping to go into. If you don't have any idea, which is totally fine, just about any state school would be a good way to start, you can always transfer. Don't go to a school just because that's where your friends are going. It is nice to get to go to school with them, but a new experience away from what you're familiar with is a good way to branch out, meet new people, and find out a little bit more about yourself. As far as making the most out of college, do the work I guess, but this is the last chance you get before you're out in the real world. Get involved with stuff, try new things, study abroad, go to all the home games, go out and party, live.

Tuition cost (staying in state)

Choosing the right college is a complicated process. I?m no expert, but I will share with you what I?ve learned from my experiences. First off, lay down the basics before you start looking, or else you will feel overwhelmed. Get an idea of what you want to study, where the school should be, what outside activities you want available, and how much you can pay. Then comes the fun part; researching schools. I suggest collegeboard.com, and talking to your school counselor and parents to get advice. Everyone wants to get into the ?right? school, and I recommend that you think about which ones have the best programs you need and the most idealistic location. You should, if possible, also visit the campus and get a ?feel? of what the school feels like. Some schools are more comfortable than others. Once you get in, I strongly advise to be as friendly as possible the first few weeks. This is when everyone else is also looking for friends, something that disappears after the first semester. Friends are what makes and breaks college. The good ones can help you be involved and study, the two most important things in college.

Even though a university is competitive in terms of students, it doesnt necessarily mean that it will help in the long run. Sometimes it is nice to find a college that is a little more relaxed, because it gives the student the opportunity to really focus on what he or she is studying. A semi-relaxed atmosphere is also very helpful if he or she can't decide on a field of study, because it gives them the opportunity to discover many different schools.

The advice that I would give to students about finding the right college and making the most of their experience are; 1. Dont turn to your parents to decide which college is for you, trust in yourself 2. Pick the college that best fits your needs such as class sizes, learning centers, and oppertunities. Keep the cost in mind too. 3. Check out the colleges that your interested in before you make a final choice, take a parent 4. Arive early to settle into your new lifestyle and find your classes before your supposed to be there! 5. Look at your time at college as a chapter of your life and take in as many new experiences as possibe 6. Get invovled! 7. Look at life as it was going to be your last day on earth, everyday, you will appriciate it so much more! 8. Get to know your classmates and professors 9. Keep in touch with mom and dad My advice to the parents are; 1. Trust your children, they are going through a major time in their life, they will learn from their triumphs and mistakes 2. Let them decide which colleges they want to look into