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I would suggest that perspective students find information on what they are interested in to assist with determining their major. Look around for schools that offer that major to aviod transferring... it can be a hassle.

Finding the right college takes time and you have to know exactly what you want in a school in order to pick one. Once you know what you want in a school go on the internet and look at all of the colleges and see if they meet your needs. If they don't then you know that they are not the right school for you. Once you have limited the number of schools you like to a reasonably low number you should go and take tours of each of the schools. You should also look into how much financial aid you can get at each of the schools because loans have to be paid back and grants or financial aid does not. After you have taken the tours of the schools and looked into financial aid, you should apply to the top schools on your list and depending on who you get accepted by you can make your final decision. If there are any problems after you begin going to your new school, just see if you can go to one of the other schools that accepted you.

Knowing what career field before you enter college saves time and money. Research your potential career before you decide that is what you want to be. Once that is determined, figure if you want in-state or out-state school. Then research if you want a private school or public. One should then, with those narrowing fields, find the school that offers your major. If all do, find the one that has the highest graduation rate and which one has the best program. If activities is something that you'd like to be apart of, that should be researched as well. With all of that, one should have a successful college experience. ALWAYS VISIT POTENTIAL CAMPUSES BEFORE MAKING A FINAL DECISION.

To get a good perspective of the right college, parents and/or students must make several visits to the campus. This includes staying in the dorms over night, eating the cafeteria food, walking around the campus with a guided tour, and sitting in a regular class session to get a feel for the teachers and classroom atmosphere. Just because the university or college is expensive doesn't ensure a good choice or experience. The most important thing to remember when choosing the "right college", is making sure that the college offers one's major and offers it with excellence. If one wants to be a business major, look for a college that offers a great business education. If one wants to be a nursing major, look for a college that offers an excellent nursing program. Furthermore, one must keep in mind that the whole family's decision on a college must be in unison. College is not something that should be treated with irresponsibility or selfishness; college is an important time in a student's life. If the parents and/or students take the above suggestions to heart, then one will have a successful college experience.

Do your research in your junior year of high school. It will help you out when having to make a decision senior year!

Good Luck in you college finding experience, and remember that it isn't always about the name of the school or its location, but sometimes the quality and lower price is more important.

Students, I suggest taking a look at the big picture: what you want to do in life. If your goals include a Masters or PhD at a more distinguished school, consider a more rigorous undergraduate education. Though it may seem hard, try to get a general idea of what your potential major may be. If your plans are to get in, get out, and start a job, consider speaking with a representative in your future career, and asking them if the university where you would earn your Bachelor's degree matters. The greatest amount of preparation for your career and future begins in college. Take time to do well, and you will be rewarded. To make the most of the college experience, consider that you only get out of it, what you put into it--in other words, give it everything you have. At the same time, learn to balance your workload by taking time out for extracurricular activities. They will rejuvenate and replenish your mind. Learn to find your subject of interest first. Once you find what you love to do, you have already succeeded.

Make sure that you plan your courses with the proper teachers.

The advice that i would give to parents and /or students in choosing the right college and making the most out of their college experience would be to first find a college that meets the needs of your major. Second i would say to find a college that makes you the most comfortable and able to be yourself. And lastly let go of all your fears because your not the only one who may be new to this whole "college experience". Make yourself involved in all the clubs you may be interested in so it gives you experience and the chance to meet and make new friends. If you come upon a college that does not fullfill all or most of these things that i mentioned, then i dont think that that college is for you.

Branch out and see new places, visit as many schools as you possibly can. Visit schools both close to home and afar if at all possible and do not be fearfull of change and moving out, it is a part of life and an extremly fun and exciting part. Be picky about where you go to school, this is your future and you will be here for the next four years of your life, so your are going to want to be some place you enjoy and can grow to love and be a part of.