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Go where you feel most welcome, because after you leave home, it's easy to fall into feeling alone. Also, never go into college with a boyfriend or a girlfriend. You meet so many other people and you will hold back if you are committed to someone.

The number thing I would advice parents to do would be to shop around. Look at you childs options and visit those colleges. To students: the most important part of have a great college experience is getting involved. You never know what you like until you try it. If you don't get involved then you might as well stay at home. It give you an opportunity to meet new people and have an influence in whatever you are doing. It's a great way to grow and find out whats really out there. Best of Luck and most importantly.....HAVE FUN!

It okay to go to college undecided - as long as you are motivated to figure that out.

Find a place that you feel comforable. Four years of a great experience is ahead and you want to be able to get the most out of it that you can. Be sure to do your research on colleges because what's right for one isnt necessarily for another. Dont go to a school just because your friends are going there. Really find an interest in your choice of college because that is where you will find the friends you will have for the rest of your life. Also, it is important to look at the activities the campus involves students in because you want to be sure to stay involved! Enjoy college, but make the most of it.

I would try to spend the night with a current student on a weekend and attend a few classes with that student also. I would make sure to room with someone that you have a simple connection with, not a good friend. I would see if it was practical financially and as far as the major you want and how well that school and how fast that school will get you to that job.

Make sure the school has a wide variety of options for majors because most students will change majors at least once during their college career. Also, look into how many of the graduates get good jobs or the jobs that they wanted. Also, talk to the students and get their personal and honest opinion about the school, the teachers, and the environment. This always helps to get a first hand opinion. Check to see how much financial aid is given out each year and how much you will have to take out in loans or see if there are multiple scholarships you will be able to apply for. Overall, make sure the environment is one in which you can see yourself being productive and not distracted by other "activities" that may pull you away from your focus on studying.

Make sure you have found the right school and know what you want to do before you spend a lot of money on college. You will save yourself time and money.

Pick the one that best fits your needs in classroom sizes, area of study, religous beliefs, socially and by best location.

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Choose a college that will prepare you for the job you want, or choose one that will help guide you towards the career you like best.

Make sure you consider more than academics. Nearly every college or university will offer a strong education and provide quality proffesors as well as study help, so you need to make sure the place you pick is in a nice location and provides the opportunities to participate in the activities you desire.

I would advise parents and students to look at a lot of different schools, including different types of schools (public, private, big, small, etc...). I also encourage parents to let their child make the final decision about where they want to attend. Choosing a school is a very big process and it takes a lot of time and consideration before a decision can be made. However, I do suggest that you don't go to a school without visiting campus first.

Choosing a college is a big decision in someones life. It is important to choose a school that guarentees a good education. A student should be challenged but also offered the individual help that he or she may need. The opportunities a school offers are also very helpful in preparing for a career. A school should be helpful in assitanting a student in getting involved and providing opportunities to build a student's resume and experiences in the field of study. Making the most out of a college experience is up to the student. Getting involved is very important. There are many ways to get involved in a school. A student should find healthy activities that help to strengthen them as a well rounded individual. Churches, intramural sports, musical ensembles, or other campus based groups are all a good way to get involved. In conclusion, there are many factors in picking out a good colleges, but it is up to the student to make the most out of every opportunity available.

My advice would be to visit each school that you are considering and to meet with a faculty member in the field that you are thinking of studying. Also, it is important to ask questions, afterall, you will be paying that school tuition and most likely spending the next four or five years there so you want to be happy and know all that is possible before making your decision. You need to visit when students are actually on campus, so you can get a feel for what campus is like and see if you can see yourself in that setting. If possible, stay overnight in the dorm, so you can get a feel for what that experience is like, and again, see if you can see yourself there for the next several years. Something else that is important to consider is the vacinity to where your home is located. To help make your choice, make a list of all the qualities that you want in a school, and see from which schools you visited fits the most important points in your criteria. More often than not, you will just have a feeling for what school is right for you.

As a student who has most likely never lived away from home, it is important to find a school where you will feel comfortable and have no problem adjusting. You may not know what that school looks like for you. Weigh the pros and cons of different sizes and locations for colleges; you may find that you prefer one over the other. Consider the majors a school offers because ultimately that is why you are attending college. Money is an important factor so look for a college that will give you the best education for the money. Once you have selected a school and have begun attending, it is imperative that you do not judge the school right away because even if it is the right choice for you, it is still an adjustment. Get involved! Academics is the most important aspect of your college experience, but it is not the sole benefit. College is where you discover who you are, so do not be afraid to try different clubs, sporting events, and other activities. The friendships you form at college are the ones you will keep the rest of your life so meet as many people as you can.

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Find a college that first has a broad array of majors. Find one that fosters lifelong learning and is open to exploring new ideas. A college which has many activities and allows for you to create your own is a great wasy to enhance your social life and initiate what you are passionate about.

Follow your heart!! I thought I had my mind set on a ultra-conservative christian school in Ohio. It is a great school, and I have had relatives that have graduated from there. However, when I went on an actual campus visit, I didn't really see myself fitting in with the campus dynamics. I came on a visit to Anderson, and just loved the atmosphere. I could really see myself attending this university. I will warn you that when you decide on a college, first impressions may or may not change, but that is life. Get involved, and be social. You need to remember that college is a place where you get to study what you are going to be for the rest of your life, so don't take it to lightly. But still make time to build friendships, and make lasting memories.

Visit as many campuses as you can to get a feel for what you like as well as what campus will be the best fit for you. Once you're there work hard but be sure to have fun.

I would visit as many schools as you can, ask a lot of questions, and once you decide on where you want to go I would get involved with activities and extra curricular things that will help you get a step towards your goals when you graduate. I would also build a lot of relationships.