<p>I actually really want to apply to this school, but the only thing holding me back is the fact that a college coach talked to my dad and urged him not to submit an application to UCF.</p>
<p>His main issue is the large number of students. He equates this to not receiving a good education with how large the class sizes must be. I understand that lectures aren't the only thing that measure academic success, but I really want to be able to convince him to let me apply.</p>
<p>He was fine with me applying to Stetson University and Rollins College not far away, but they're kinda pricey even with the scholarships I got.</p>
<p>So, any pros I can give him? I'm out of state from Texas, by the way.</p>
<p>While I understand where the coach is coming from, what he said doesn’t hold much truth. Yes, if there are smaller classes, this usually directly relates to the fact that the professor is able to help out the student more. However, that is what office hours are for. I was one of those students in High School who learned best in small classes, because I got more ‘one and one time’. You WILL see small classes at UCF-most of my classes didn’t have a large amount, my smallest at thirty students, max. That was for English. However, for classes such as my Human Species class, it was a huge lecture hall-around 400 students. However, that class was by far my favorite, because I loved the amount of students in it. It actually pushed me to do better in the class. How large a school is does not determine the education you get-the student itself does. You can attend a school where there will be 25 kids in each class, but if you don’t put in the effort, you’ll fail just as you would with a class of 400 students. You determine how well you do in college, and what you get out of it. Explain to your dad that you want to attend a large school because of diversity, as when you graduate college, you will be in a world with many different people, from many different backgrounds, which will only help you. Putting yourself in a small college with very little diversity will not prepare you for the ‘real world’ or ‘reality’. Explain to your dad this is what you want, and you hope he will support you in your choice. I’m also an out of state student, a Freshmen at UCF, and I can tell you (Coming from someone who loved small classes) that I am SO happy with the change. I love the amount of people, and I’m actually doing very well academically-even better then high school. Outline these points to him! Also, the more students, the more alumni, and the more professors, which also can give you a better chance of networking for your major:)</p>
<p>Stetson is a great school from what I’ve heard but definitely pricey. If you have good stats you should definitely apply to schools less expensive and with a better rep like FAU and USF. They’ll definitely like you if you’re out of state. FAU is also a great school especially for sciences and they offer scholarships as well. UCF is also a school I want to attend but I’m in the same boat. It’s a great school in an awesome town but the class sizes are huge! It’s an overcrowded school yes but it’s still an awesome opportunity for internships Etc. the location is amazing you’ll love Orlando! It’s a great city with lots to do. It’s not that bad really. Every university is going to have big class sizes anyway! Good luck!</p>