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I would say visit a college, notice the little things while you keep the big picture in mind. Do they tend to their grass daily? Do they have recycling bins out? You can't just be completely focused on: "Yes, they have my major, I'm going." See how you feel around the faculty and especially the upperclassmen. It's very important to keep in mind that if a lot of the upperclassmen are not the kind of people you want to be around--especially if you're going on a preview day and they're showing you around--it's probably not the place you want to be. While it shouldn't be the end all and be all to your decision, ultimately you're going to want to be somewhere that's going to be flexible, where you will feel comfortable, and where, if your original major plan falls through, you have a back-up plan.

If I could give any advice to parents and students that are searching for the right college it would be to not look for the college that looks best to others, but that fits YOU. Even if you are so excited about making it to Yale, Harvard, or Brown; the excitement will run out if you aren't happy in your new environment. Even if the school is not a big name, but it has everything, including the degree you are looking for, you will be so comfortable living and going to school, that the whole idea that the school isn?t a big name will soon wear off!