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Question to HSers about College Choices

Posted by TBoneSuave on March 9, 2011 at 7:02am

Morning all,

 

This just sparked in my brain. Being that alot of us are doing some recruiting for our respective programs and schools, I want to know what do YOU look for when being recruited? What is it that catches your eye about a band program/institution that you have followed and hope to be a part of OR ones that you've never seen that surprise you?

 

I know some of us who are in college or alumni try and specify to you what to look for, but from your perspective, what is it that you want when searching for your college of choice?

 

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  • TBoneSuave March 24, 2011 at 7:12pm

    *bump*

     

  • Jelani Brown March 24, 2011 at 7:24pm
    MONEY MONEY MONEY
  • Ginger-Bread Mello March 24, 2011 at 7:44pm
    People say that money is the deciding factor but from the decisions that my peers made....and from the statements constantly made by high schoolers today I would have to say that this is a lie. If money was the determining factor then there would be major differences in SWAC conference bands.
  • Q Knowlton March 24, 2011 at 7:47pm
    I look more toward my interested section first (percussion/trombone) then i check their disceplene. I also listen to see what there musical style/level sounds like, last but not least i look at the field shows, my favorite thing about band is doing the field shows, drills more so than dance routines.
  • Book's Uncle Cletus March 24, 2011 at 8:57pm

    well, im currently a sophomore but ill go ahead:

    1. do they have my major? (political science or public affairs)

    2. are they giving out $?

    3. how good academically is the school?

    4. then i look at the band lmao

  • Maroon & Gold March 24, 2011 at 9:05pm

    Things Most Kids Look For :

    1. Location
    • Many of us dont have the money to pay out of state fees
    • Most people dont want to travel too far

          2. Money

    • We're going to choose who ever offers the most money (reguardless of reputation most of the times) 

          3. Band's Style

    • People usually will go with whats closest to the style of their high school ( you'll occasionally get the "lone ranger'")

          4. Intended Major

    • If we know School A's ___________ program sucks..we're going to skip out on it..

    Appearances by bands always change kids minds. I live in Florida...so as you can guess i've seen FAMU and BCU. When ever they come around or we watch them perform you'll get kids to say " man.... i'm going to that school "  Now if a band like, say UAPB wanted to recruit  down here without appearing..these kids are going to be like " WTF is a UAPB ? " But appearances cost money. Perform for high school band kids as much as possible is key for bands.

     

     

  • Payton Brown March 24, 2011 at 10:01pm

    1. Overall Good School

    2.Nice School Ranking

    3.Excelling in the Program That I wanna Major in 

    4. Overall Comfortable School to me (Place That I feel is right for me)

    5. Diversity

    6.Superior Band/Music Program

    7.In a U.S Major City 

    8. Nice Dorms

    9. Good School Spirit

    10. Good Administration

    11. Nice Facilities

    12.Good Environment for Young Adults

    13. Good Tradition

    14. Athletics

    15. Not Too Far From Home

    16.Last But most Definitely Not Least SCHOLARSHIPS !!!!!

     

  • Bee Ro$$ March 24, 2011 at 11:46pm
    The money thing is not totally a lie but to be honest is mostly band and mostly academics but for me its mostly whatever fits me Thts why I'm tryna go to txsu because Thts the band that fit me and being from new Orleans we was brought on southern but idk why I like txsu better but its always about the best band no matter wat some people say they can lie about the academics but tthey say Tht to look educated so long as yo band a powerhouse people are going to pick yu
  • RJ1919 March 25, 2011 at 3:39pm
    Keep thinking like this and you will be fine.

    Btone Payton said:

    1. Overall Good School

    2.Nice School Ranking

    3.Excelling in the Program That I wanna Major in 

    4. Overall Comfortable School to me (Place That I feel is right for me)

    5. Diversity

    6.Superior Band/Music Program

    7.In a U.S Major City 

    8. Nice Dorms

    9. Good School Spirit

    10. Good Administration

    11. Nice Facilities

    12.Good Environment for Young Adults

    13. Good Tradition

    14. Athletics

    15. Not Too Far From Home

    16.Last But most Definitely Not Least SCHOLARSHIPS !!!!!

     

    Question to HSers about College Choices
    Morning all,   This just sparked in my brain. Being that alot of us are doing some recruiting for our respective programs and schools, I want to know…
  • WOAH NAH March 25, 2011 at 4:42pm

    I'm a junior but my list is

    1. Is my major offered

    2. Tuition

    3. Location

    4. I'm fat so good caf or good restaurant on campus

    5. Money band scholarship offers

    6. Academic Recognition of college

    7. Size of student body, faculty, and campus

    8. College's Reputaion

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