HS Class of 2013 Lessons Learned

Sejine
Sun, 12 May 2013 09:52:34 +0000

Don’t base your college choice on prestige.

When I first started looking at colleges (I could only go instate public, as that’s what my parents are willing to pay for), I was DETERMINED that I was either going to UM or Western (if I got a scholarship). No ifs ands or buts. But I ended up taking a tour of all the major Michigan publics (UM, MSU, Western, etc). and I ended up really disliking UM on my tour, and ended up really loving State, mostly due to the RCAH, and being able to afford it as well.

Don’t base your opinions of colleges based on a) prestige and b) your initial expectations. Colleges are widely varied in terms of their atmosphere/“fit”, programs, among other things. Go with your gut and your best options, financially and academically. You won’t regret it.

EDIT: Doesn’t hurt that State is a top 100 globally ranked university, too.