Applying to colleges and universities can be quite overwhelming, especially for
parents attempting to guide their child through the process for the first time.
The College of Engineering and Computer Science can help you navigate this
process.
As your son or daughter begins their college search, you may have many questions
and concerns. Your son or daughter will be making a very important and personal
decision that will impact their academic, professional, and extracurricular
life. While many aspects of that decision will involve you, the decision to
succeed in college and pursue a future career path in engineering or computer
science ultimately becomes the responsibility of your adult child.
At Wright State, and in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, we have
many resources to help you and your student make these important decisions. In
selecting a college, there may be many considerations -- what programs are
offered, activities, location, cost, housing, etc. Our best advice is to:
- Make a personal visit to all of the schools that interest your son or
daughter. There are many great engineering programs in the region, but each
has its own set of things they emphasize and take pride in. We've prepared
a College Comparison Checklist
that you can download and print. It can help when you are visiting schools
and want to have a way of recording the pros and cons of each school.
- When visiting a campus, walk around and speak to students as well as
administrators. Ask your son or daughter to imagine living and learning on
the campus for the next four years. Does it feel right?
- Apply early so you don't miss out on any opportunities for scholarships.
WSU's Academic Performance Scholarships need no separate application but
students must apply by February 15. Other scholarships offered through the
Honors Program and other sources have separate applications and deadlines
(some in January or earlier).
If you have questions or concerns that aren't addressed on our website, please
feel free to contact us. You may contact any of our Enrollment Advisors to schedule a visit,
discuss the application process, or ask any question you may have about college
in general. We are here to help you through the college decision process and
make the best choice for your child.
