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Tis the season … for high school seniors (and, let's be honest, their parents) to plan for life after high school. As you help your favorite senior sift through the 4,000 colleges and universities scattered across the U.S., differentiate their offerings, take tours to determine the best fit and fill out applications, here are some helpful tips.
Not all colleges are the same, so prepared with some tips and tricks, you can help your senior find the college that is the perfect fit.
Match your student's learning style to the college's teaching style
Not all colleges are the same, so prepared with some tips and tricks, you can help your senior find the college that is the perfect fit. For example, Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University) in St. George focuses on providing students in all majors personalized and hands-on learning experiences. Students make, create and innovate while gaining real-world active learning experiences as part of the university's "active learning. active life." approach to education.
Tuition doesn't need to break the bank
With interest rates and inflation both up, now may not be the best time for your family to spend beaucoup bucks on education. Utah Tech University offers a quality education with more than 275 academic programs across all academic fields at the most affordable university tuition cost in Utah. Plus, 80% of UT students are offered scholarships, grants, or other financial aid to make earning an education even more affordable.
Affordability and academic quality can coexist
When it comes to affordability and academic quality, you can have your cake and eat it too. In fact, Utah Tech has been named as one of the 10 Prominent Universities and Colleges to Watch in 2023 by Higher Education Digest, 10 Most Admired Universities by The Education Insights Magazine and 10 Most Prominent Arts and Science Colleges by The Education Magazine.
UT prides itself in offering top-notch, transformative experiences across all disciplines – humanities, arts, education, health sciences, business, and STEM – while maintaining its commitment to affordability. With an average class size of 23, students receive personalized attention from their professors who keep a caring eye on academic performance.
Safety matters
Sending your pride and joy off to college can be scary, so put your mind at ease and look for a university that is proactive in keeping campus safe. As one of the safest campuses in the nation, Utah Tech is one of only 7% of universities across the U.S. to have earned accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators, an indicator that the university meets a high standard in its policing policies and procedures.
College is for memory-making
It can be tempting to keep your baby close to home as they take online classes, but think of all the life experiences (read: independence-building) they'll miss out on. "I'll sure miss doing one more person's laundry," said no mom ever. Rather, give your student the gift of learning how to cook, living with other people and managing their own budget while building valuable friendships that will last a lifetime.
With Division-I athletics to cheer on, 185 student association events to participate in every year (more than any other campus in the state), more than 70 clubs to join and 15-plus intramural leagues to play in, your student will build their home away from home in no time.
Prepare them for their career
You don't want to keep your child on the payroll forever, so it's important to look for a college that prepares students for successful careers and meaningful lives. Utah Tech University prepares students through personalized and engaged learning opportunities such as internships, clinical experiences, co-ops, program advisory boards, industry partnerships and workforce pipelines so they graduate ready to enter the workforce immediately.
Sunshine is good for the soul
Don't worry, your student will put in the time studying, but it's also important to make time for a study break or two as well. And what better place to take a brain break than scenic St. George? With 300 days of sunshine, zero inches of annual snowfall and more than 2,400 square miles of stunning views, your student will make memories to last a lifetime. These opportunities paired with hands-on learning opportunities make it no wonder why Utah Tech fully embraces "active learning. active life." Don't forget, visiting your child in St. George is the perfect excuse to put down the snow shovel and treat yourself to weekend getaways in Southern Utah.
Apply for Free
Informed with the benefits of a Utah Tech University education, now is the time to help your senior apply at admissions.utahtech.edu. Right now, UT is offering a limited-time code to waive the application fee. For a $35 savings, use the waiver code UTTop10 to apply.
Students wanting to be considered for financial aid need to apply and fill out their FAFSA by March 1, 2024. To make it easy on students (and parents), students don't need to fill out a separate application form for university scholarships; their application for admission also serves as their application for financial aid.
Happy college application season!
