- my iParenting
- quick clicks
- twins today articles
- twins today q&a
- message boards
- research baby names
- prepare a birth plan
- content channels
- ip channel rss feeds
- read birth stories
- read parenting stories
- recommended books
- e-newsletters
- safety recalls
- ip diaries
- ip store
- mom of the month
- dad of the month
- editor's letter
- letters to the editor
 |
- e-newsletters
- Sign up to receive our free weekly e-newsletters
- award-winning products
The iParenting Media Awards program helps parents find the best products for their families.
Getting Prepped for Collegiate Success
By Tamar Weiss
- books
- software
- online services
- speaking with friends who are or were enrolled
- speaking with high school guidance counselors
Michael Weiss, now a student in Columbia University's bio-engineering program, knew that he wanted to study something in the science and engineering field. After restricting his options to a few schools that he thought would offer what he wanted, Michael began talking to friends he had in each of the schools he chose. "I thought I would get a good idea of what the schools were really like by speaking to people who actually attended," he says. "They don't try to sell you on the school, and they don't expect you to sell yourself to them."
Campus visits are also a good idea. They give the prospective student some perspective on what college life is like at that specific school. "I would not recommend that a family invest in something as important and expensive as a college education without first setting foot on campus," says DeBenedictis. Some colleges offer programs to provide transportation and tours during campus visits.
Weiss visited the Columbia campus before enrolling. He lists his visit as one of the major deciding factors in his selection. "I was able to get a feel for what it would be like there," he says. "Plus, I noticed that most of the people at the school seemed happy. It sounds funny, but that really made an impression on me. The students enjoyed being there -- you could tell."
* Last name has been changedSo how much is college going to cost you? Use our College Expense Calculator to find out!
