The College Decision From The Professors' Perspective

Lynn Jacobs & Jeremy Hyman:

As the next class of college freshmen weigh their choices, I asked Lynn F. Jacobs and Jeremy S. Hyman, authors of The Secrets of College Success, to compile some tips for readers of The Choice. What follows are excerpts. - Jacques Steinberg

Focus on the academics. Since the main reason you're going to college is to get a good education, the quality of the courses should be a critical factor in your choice-procedure. If you're able to visit -- or revisit -- your top two or three choices, you'll be able to assess how good the teaching is by attending a few first-year classes. Pay particular attention to who the instructor is (regular faculty, T.A., or adjunct professor -- ask if you're not sure), how well and interestingly the material is presented, and whether skills of analysis and interpretation are being emphasized.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at April 10, 2011 5:05 AM
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