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Be as involved as you can, and do as much research as you can to make sure you're picking the correct field. Love what you do! If you can avoid working, so that you can be as involved in school as you can, try to!

My advice is to prepare yourself during Senior year of high school as much as you can. I didn't, and I'm not as ready as I could have been. I didn't do so well on my SAT's and that set me back a whole semester, having to take developmental courses rather than start off in the entry level course. Live in the dorms and go through sorority/fraternity recruitment if you're comfortable. It has been the best experience I've ever had and the most amazing friendships I will ever know. These friends and peers you meet will stay with you for the rest of your life and they help guide you along the way. Play, but work twice as hard. Keep yourself social, but also, know when to go home and study. Understand that there is a time and place for fun and a completely different section of time for being studious. Always remember that there are people willing to help you and remember that you are not the first person to go through this. That's what I wish someone would have told me three years ago.

join a club!!!

Students who plan on pursuing any sort of education out of high school should have an idea of what they want out of their life. Some people say that a degree is a degree no matter what the field of study is but really, when one finishes college i believe it is best to have a background and understanding of ones desired career. When deciding what college may be right for you/ your child it is important to always consider the location, the size, and the diversity of the campus, as well as what extra clubs and organizations are offered. Because believe it or not, a student needs time away from their studies to prevent any overload... Lastly, deeply think about and decide how much one really can handly when it comes to class work and how many units can and will be ideal for ones academic success.

When looking for the college that is right for you, really check out all the schools you are interested in. Visiting schools and the programs are a great way to see if you like the vibe, if you could see your self there. I wish I would have known to save a lot more money then I had saved. Then while at school you should work hard but also take time for yourself to have fun , you don't want to get burned out.

Go with what kind of programs the school offers. When looking at private schools, do not just look at the price tag, because a lot of times, that is not what you will have to end up paying. Private schools offer vast number of scholarships.

when looking for a college make sure you take a tour and ask all the questions in the world about the school. Make sure you research the school and know that it is definetly the right school for you.

I would tell parents to make sure there children go to school that has a good program for their major. Always look for smaller class sizes. Make sure that school your interested in offers good internships because that is good way to get hands on experience in their future career.

Go see the campus first. Both during the day and at night. When my parents and I visited the different campuses we only saw them during the day. When I got to my campus and had to walk around at night I was a little scared because there was less lights than I thought.

Pick a school with high-quality but accessible faculty, and take your education into your own hands. Study what you want beyond what is required of you.