Annalise
I would suggest that students not worry so much about the "perfect" school. So many people are worried about finding a good Ivy League school, or even a big party school. What they don't know is that wherever they go, they can probably be very happy. For me, being able to know my professors was very important, so a huge school wouldn't be good. But on the other hand, I always thought I'd want a larger co-ed school because that's what most people I knew wanted. Find a school that has extracurriculars that you like and lots of diversity in learning and social experiences. You will learn so much about the people around you and the real world that you'll be living in evenutally.
Shaina
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Rebecca
As cliched as it sounds, visit campuses! It's next to impossible to find out how a particular campus feels unless you visit it. While a school may seem perfect for you on paper, it is so hard to know if
Gia
The most important thing about finding the right college is to visit the college and do research about the school. In my case, I have never heard about Agnes Scott and did not plan to even apply to Agnes Scott . My thought about Agnes Scott changed when my dad and I went to take a campus tour and immediately I feel in love with what I saw and how people carry themselves. But if I had not visited Agnes Scott, I would have missed out on a great school for myself.
Soleen
Go to the school that focuses on your major. Do not plan to transfer, it is very difficult and stressful. Apply to a school that is within your budget. Do not fall for financial aid packages for first years, you will NOT recieve the same amount of financial aid in the coming years. Beware of the tricks the college pulls to lure you into their school, focus on your future not the beauty and the money.
Lauren
When searching for the right college for yourself, you need to look at what the college has to offer both academically and socially. Though a school might be perfect in academics, if there is no social life, then that might not be the right choice. It isn't healthy for someonr your belt and be able to look back and say that you're thrilled with what you did.
Marquita
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Rochelle
Visit the school.
Amanda
Look for a school that makes you comfortable. If you're at a school that you're uncomfortable at, you aren't going to learn anything. Even if the tuition is high at the school you like, you'll learn better there. To make the most of your college experience, balance school work and play time. Don't always hide away in your room when it's play time; go out and enjoy yourself with friends.
Rebecca
I went about my college search very carefully. I made list after list of possibilities based on college review books and in the end, I applied to a grand total of 21 schools. While one certainly does not need to apply to as many schools as I did (I was a bit paranoid that I wouldn't get in anywhere, but was accepted to 18 of them), I still think that it is a good idea to have a starting list of around 10 possible schools. One should remember to firstly base the choices on their academic reputations and available programs. After that, the visiting is the most vital step in the decision making. I did not visit even half of the schools I applied to, but I visited enough to gather that I wanted a small school in something of an urban setting. For me, Agnes Scott was the perfect choice because of its rigorous academics, homely campus, welcoming people, and the close access to Atlanta. In the first year of college, it can be difficult to find the delicate balance between academics and friends, but altimately, through continuous hard work and time for fun, college is something invaluable.