Admissions

Definitely a good place for prospective students. There are people here with future job connections and Graduate student opportunities that shall be very helpful. Also there are various jobs on campus that can build your resume for the future.

Visit the school in your Junior/Senior year of high school. Note that the school is in Starkville, MS which is NOT a huge Metropolis. Research all available college options before coming to MSU, because once your here....We've Got You!!!!!

Come to university to learn and not just to party. Remember what you are there for and you'll do great.

PLEASE, apply early! For admission, scholarships, and housing especially, it really does make a difference.
Try your hardest to meet new people! It makes a huge impact on your experience in college. Finding the right people to hang-out with is so important to how well you do in school and in life.
Don't be afraid to be yourself. That's the best you could be!
Study, work hard, and don't give-up!!! Stay up late, but not too often. Sleep is very important.
ASK your teachers for help. Even if you think you understand, ask for clarification. If you don't feel comfortable asking them, ask a classmate.
Walk or ride your bike as many places as possible. I lost the freshman 15 instead of the opposite because I walked places. It makes you feel better, too. However, there is a bus for those late or rainy days!
FOCUS! I promise, it affects how well you do. No matter how smart you are, don't be surprised if you don't do as well as you did in high school. It's hard sometimes, but soo worth it!

Have fun, but keep focused!

Get involved! It is most likely harder to get involved in college then it was in high school so find something of interest and put yourself out there. Be sure to also meet your dorm mates in the hall and always make time for studying. Studying-not cramming- is the key to a successful college career.

Go to the events, it really isn't as cheesy as it seems, don't think you're too good for them. You can meet new people and make that 'first day' a whole lot easier on yourself. Go to class, the teachers are amazing and love a good joke, it is obvious they love their job. Most of the people are super friendly and love to talk to anyone!

My tip to prospective students is to apply for as many scholarships as possible and join at least one club once you get here. Also, parking is terrible so if you have a car, prepare yourself to be at least 30min-1Hr early for class just to get a good park; and if you don't have a car, that might actually be better for you since the shuttles run just about everywhere.

Be dilligent with your work, and do not slack off or become lazy. Mississippi State professors hold extremely high standards for their students, and hard work truely does pay off!

The only tips I would suggest to incoming freshmen is apply as early as possible for school AND for classes. If you already have friends at MSU that know the same classes that you are about to take, then ask them for the right teachers.
Get involved as much as you can your freshmen year because after that, it'll be really hard to get involved because the classes get harder and harder after your freshmen year!!