Any other words of wisdom you can offer prospective students as they
begin the college evaluation and application process would be greatly appreciated.
Several admissions officials added some last words of wisdom -- and that
advice centers around doing as much research as possible, first to find
schools that seem a good fit, and then to learn as much as possible about
each of the colleges on your final list.
Chris Lucier, University of Michigan
Yes, this is an important step in your life, but don't overly stress over it.
You have access to extensive amounts of information on every college
and university, so do your research. Visit campuses you are interested
in and spend some time talking to students. Don't allow your friends or
your parents to drive your college selection process. They certainly are
very important guides, and often family finances may limit your choices,
but ultimately, the college selection should be yours. You are the one
who will be affected by your decision, not only for the next four years,
but for the rest of your life.
John Blackburn, University of Virginia
- Do a good search; don't examine only those institutions which are well-known or close to home.
- Take your time on the essays -- they count.
- Look at our websites for they contain much more information than our publications do.
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