Are Any of these Schools Good for my Daughter?

Question

In the list below are many schools that her counselors listed for her and I am trying to help her pick a few ... so are any of these school and area of living good? Why? Please Explain with good reasons!

University of Southern California
University of California
University of Colorado
Howard University
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Maryland
Northeastern University
Massachusetts College of Health Science at Boston
Rutgers, State University of New Jersey
Albany College
St. John's University in Jamaica, NY
University of Oklahoma
Duquesne University
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
University of Pittsburgh
Temple University
South Carolina College
University of Houston
University of Texas at Austin
Texas Southern University
University of Washington

Thanks for Helping Us Out!

Please give your top choice and then a few others that come in close

Ok I mean which ones are better because already know there good that why im asking this question

Answer 1

UIC (University of Illinois Chicago) is where I graduated. Loved the school and loved living in Chicago. Maryland is a very good school. University of California is where my first husband taught and all the UC schools are excellent. My first choice there would be UC San Diego. Good luck!!!

Answer 2

Texas A&M University is excellent and has a safe environment. Most of the small town is totally devoted to college living.

A BIG factor in where your child should go to school is going to be the state you currently live in. Most schools have reduced tuition for students from their state. I also liked going to college within a day's drive of my home town, so I didn't have to worry about booking flights for holidays or anything like that.

TSU is a good Christian school, University of Oklahoma offers a great education with a kind of "big city" atmosphere just a few minutes away(I found Houston too big). I would stay away from Jamaica, NY. You'd have to be more specific for some of the others, like University of California... they have a schools all over the state.

Answer 3

I went to the University of Oklahoma. It depends on what your daughter wants to do. I would highly recommend OU.
I think everyone gets caught up on the sports side of OU, but it really is a great school.
Norman is a great place to live. It's a smaller city with a "hometown" kind of feel. It's only about a 20 minute drive to Oklahoma City.
If your daughter is looking into a scientific field, OU is building a new biology/chem lab that will be state of the art.
I was a History major and am currently attending law school at OU.
The Local people in Norman are big supporters for OU. It's pretty easy to find someone to talk to in a field you are interested in. An informational meeting with a local district attorney turned into a summer internship.
All in All, Norman is a great place to go to school.
Good luck with your daughter's decision.

Answer 4

JB,

You will not get appropriate answer, unless you mention the course and degree your daughter plans to persue.

Anyway, I recommend following University in general:

1. Howard University:
Considered best for many of desciplines from Study perspective.
2. Massachusetts College of Health Science at Boston
Known for Medical Research.
3. University of California
Balance of nice living surroundings and decent education.

Answer 5

Well, without knowing where you are located, your financial background, and your DAUGHTER'S interests, it's very difficult to say which ones are right and which ones aren't right.

Northeastern has a good reputation, but it's a 5 year program. On the other hand, there are co-op opportunities for students.
Boston's a college town pretty much, short on parking, and the public transit actually shuts down at night. Weather wise, it's pretty moderate...typical New england weather I guess. It can blizzard or snow only 5 inches in a whole winter. In the summer it can be hot and sweltering or cool and comfortable.

It looks like you've listed public and private schools. If your daughter's looking at public schools, she should stick to ones that are in-state. Why have her join Generation Debt unless she has to?

Answer 6

All schools have thier strengths and weaknesses. And the worst thing you could do is narrow that list down by what other people think

The best or good schools are goint to be the ones the provide what your daughter wants and needs from her education.

Make lists and check points for what she wansts to major in, the area she wants to live in, school credentials and size. It all comes down to personal taste.

Out of that list I prefere Rutgers because I don't know many of the other schools on thier.

I've put myself and my brother through the college process, so feel free to email me with any questions!

Answer 7

First you have a lot of good schools in there. I am heading to University of Washington this year which is a really good school. I also think it depends on what your daughter is looking at studying. USC and Cal are definitely good schools. But i would really look more into what your daughters interests are and then look up schools that are known for what she likes.

Answer 8

actually! completely standard. it is totally scary. I despatched my oldest to school for the first time this previous August. you doesn't have self assurance how a lot they study in a couple of minutes. after we first visited the faculty he appeared so small. Now he knows the position each thing is even even as i do not save in options. our college had a kindergarten orientation the position they defined the first couple of weeks are all about getting the youngsters in a uncomplicated the position they recognize the position each thing is and the position to bypass at what time. an rather good type of instructors and para experts round to make constructive no one receives lost. wish this helps! good luck.

Answer 9

Univ. of Southern Cal.very good, many of my friends have gone ther and they are doing wonderfully now in the "real world"
University of Cal-Davis and Berkeley are great schools. through word of mouth, i've heard Rutgers is wonderful too!

Answer 10

Here is a rule of thumb, most colleges if you work there then you and your family can go free. This is what I am am doing. This decision depends on her Major.