Zachary
Find a school with a good program for the particular field. Don't fret over the money; if the student is good enough the university will typically give many scholarship opportunities to the student. Always make sure to put studying first but one does not need to drown his or herself in homework. Find a healthy balance between putting studying first but still having fun on campus.
Kevin
Ask about how important Greek life is on campus and what people do for fun from someone who goes to the school that you think you can get a true unbiased answer from. The tour guides sometimes make things sound better than they really are and sometimes they spread misinformation by accident if they are talking about an area of campus life that they don't really know about. Think about what sort of activities you would like to get involved in before getting to the school and inquire about them until you find someone who can give you an answer.
Emily
Allow your child to look at schools themselves and not choose the school for them or pressure them into the school they went to. It?s a huge decision, and if you end up at a school you don't like, you end up having a diminished experience or drop out. If they choose, they?re more likely to choose a place they feel comfortable and are more likely to grow in. While College is mainly about academic education, it is also very much about life education and growth, and that can be achieved with more ease at a school one feels comfortable enough to fail in. It?s in the failures that one succeeds. I would not be where I am today had I not failed in one way or another. My failures allowed me to see pathways I would not have taken otherwise, and allowed me to gain confidence in myself and my abilities. Making the most of college means experiencing new ideas, cultures, people, ways of life, everything! Finding yourself, taking advantage of oppunities, and helping others. Take risks, and know that you may fail. It will all pay off in the end!
Whitney
The advice that I would give students that are looking for the right school is number one, make sure that you look at every aspect of the school. Look at the; social life, campus, dinning, living, sports, education and things like that. Also, you really should make a trip to the school and spend a day or two there. I would suggest going into the classroom while a class is going on and some school also have an over night program which is very helpful with your choice. Another thing that I would make sure you do is not just pick the first college you think you will like (even if you think it's perfect for you) look at all of them and don't rush your choice!
Jasmine
Know what you want to do with your career, and pick the school that will best fit your profession, not where your friends are going...and thats all I have to say.