i've narrowed it down to 3 colleges and i've researched each of them pretty thoroughly. however they're all similar in tuition costs, acceptance requirements, and course offerings. each is well-known for the field i'm looking to get into too. visiting them would prove to be a bit difficult because i'm 24 and have a full time job which i can't just up and leave right now, and the colleges are in different states.
2006-11-21 01:27:11 · 8 answers · asked by Kismet 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Centenary College-NJ
Stephens College-MO
Wilson College-PA
i'm after their equine programs.
2006-11-21 01:50:01 · update #1
You've gotten some good answers already, so I'll try to say something different.
I agree that you should try to visit if you possibly can. You didn't tell us where you currently live, but you should be able be able to hit the schools in PA and NJ in one weekend, and then do another trip for the MO school if you're still torn.
Consider the locations of the schools. It's going to be warmer in Missouri (that's MO, right?) than it will be in PA/NJ. In the northeast you'll be closer to big cities like Philadelphia and New York, but I don't know what's in MO.
Have you already applied to the schools and you're deciding which to choose? Or have you not applied yet? If not, I would say, apply and see which ones come through with the best financial aid. Easy way to eliminate some options from the list, if you get chunky scholarships from one or two schools and not from the other(s).
Did someone say to talk to the professors? See who the professors are, what their research is in, how many profs there are, and talk to them about the programs. Maybe one school has much larger classes than another, which would be a negative point; maybe one offers more opportunities for research and hands-on work in the field. Maybe one of the schools has a professor you particularly like whom you can kind of apprentice yourself to. These can all be deciding factors if the schools are that similar.
2006-11-21 05:30:42 · answer #1 · answered by supercheesegirl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
See if you can speak with or email some of the alumni for a better feel of the school and the program. Also look at their placement success in the jobs you are targeting. Call some well know equine hospitals to hear their thoughts...In lieu of a visit try to get some sense of what each is like by contact with students. You really do need to do taht if you aren't visiting. The climate/culture can make a big difference if all else is equal.
2006-11-21 01:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by mdetaos 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What a great Yahoo answer - consider an online school for Equine studies !!! hahahaha! They will teach you riding by email! hahahah!
OK, it is inconvenient to visit, but I think you almost have to. You are going to spend 4 years and a PILE of money attending these schools. I think especially in this area of equine studies you need to visit, see the barns, talk to the instructors. It really could make a difference. You would be really disappointed after four years if you found out you liked one of the other places better.
Bite the bullet and make the right decision!
2006-11-21 03:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by matt 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-17 08:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the criteria:
a) Cost per year
b) Closeness to your originall home
c) Curriculum and "standing" of the educational facilitity
d) Activities offered and "general ambiance" of the university after visiting it
2006-11-21 01:33:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you can't choose between the programs, look at their locations. Do you like the cities where they are? How about the climate; it can get pretty cold up north and pretty warm down south.
2006-11-21 01:41:09 · answer #6 · answered by Adriana 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would have helped if you told us what three colleges you are considering and what you want to study. Could you add that information?
If they truly are equivalent academically, then you might want to consider where you want to live when you complete your degree.
2006-11-21 01:33:56 · answer #7 · answered by Ranto 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Maybe you should consider an online school. I am starting one soon
2006-11-21 02:34:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋