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Go visit and make sure that college campus fits you. Make sure you know what you want and if that college can accomadate.

The first piece of advice I would offer would be to not rule out any school from your options. I would advise you to visit any schools that you are considering. All schools have their own environment and feel, you need to find the one that feels right for you. Work hard in high school. Your high school grades and gpa could earn you a scholarship. Also, there are many scholarships and loans available at any college or university, look into all of them. You may qualify for a scholarship that you did not know about and when paying for school for four or five years, every little bit helps. Once you decide on a college or university, get involved. You will get more out of your college experience if you venture out. Find at least one club or organization or sports team to get involved in. Go out and have fun, but don't neglect your school work. You pay way too much money for your classes to waste them and ultimately, as fun as college is, you're working toward your career and your future.

Take your children on college visits early in high school. Going on a spring break trip to visit a bunch of schools their freshman year is NOT too early. Make sure they see many different types of schools then they can decide which type of campus would best suit them. Unless they aboslutely need a car as a freshman it's not necessary at most schools walking helps kids explore their surroundings

I would tell students to look at all of your options and don't let anything stop you from going to the school that you fall in love with. I didn't go to the school that i fell in love with and now in my sophomore year i regret it more than ever. Don't be afraid to leave the nest or that you will not make any friends, making friends is easy, having to get up and go to a school that you know is second best is not. Parents, do whatever you can to make sure your child will be happy in the school that they choose, even if it's not the school you would choose for them or you think it's too far away. Being sucessful in college is alot easier if you are happy at the college you choose.

Do your homework...start early on scholarship applications...let your student take more of the responsibility...

Start early and look at allot of alternatives

First, you need to find a college that interests you. Whether it is because of a group or career field...find one that doesn't seem too big. I think that if you know what you are going to study you are better off...but it's not a neccessity. Do campus visits, they are always good about those when they want their school in your options. See what a few different schools are about and then decide after that. Get involved! Pick a group or club to be in. They have so many to chose from...get involved with it and have fun.

Make sure to visit the school, and ask questions.

Choose a college geared towards your childs learning abilities and style, not yours. Let them have fun and make decisions on their own, just act as a guide. Let them learn from their mistakes

Visit as many campus' as you can ahead of time to get a feel for everything about the college/university and its people and environment.

When it comes to picking a college, you want to make sure you find the one that is right for you. If sports are your main focus, then look for a big sports college, same for any other subject. If art or teaching if your main focus, find a school that is well known for that. If you need to get financial aid or student loans to go to a school that is better for you, then do it. If you attend a college that you like and feel is right for you then you are more likely to do well and be sucessful. If you know what you want to go into, see what colleges have that major and if you arent sure what you want to major in, look to see what kind of ways they have to show you what your options are. To make the most out of your experience, stay open-minded. Try out new things. College offers you a lot of opportunities that you might not get at any other time in your life. If you attend a college and don't think you like it, give it a chance for atleast a year.

In order to find the right college, you should take into account what college offers the best program for the career pathway you are interested in and that should outweigh athletic programs or off campus social life. Once you have found a college that meets your standards academically, financially, and socially, you can make the most of the experience by getting as involved as possible and taking your education seriously.

When I was applying to colleges, I applied to seven different ones because I had no idea where I wanted to go. When I got accepted to all of them, I was a little overwhelmed, because my search wasn't narrowed down at all. However, when I started researching a little more, I realized that it really didn't matter too much. I had chosen which schools to apply to based on generic criteria (location, cost, financial aid), and those are the most important things. I believe that I would have been happy at any of the schools, because I think that it doesn't matter where you go so much as who you hang out with. I made some really good friends throughout the last year, and consequently, I love my school. I think things would have gone the same way at any other college I may have picked as well. As far as "making the most" goes, getting involved is number one on that list. Join some clubs and organizations, volunteer, meet people, and go to school-sponsored events. Once you have your Bachelor's, work becomes the most important thing in life, so seize these opportunities!

Look into each school extensively, don't just settle

Don't limit your possible choices to where everyone else in your school is applying. Make sure you visit all the schools in your area before deciding on one.

Choosing the right college is one of the most stressful, yet exciting, times in both the students and parents lives! The most important thing to remember, however, is that the number one reason for attending college is to recieve higher EDUCATION! It's always a good idea to check out different websites and take a variety of personality tests to help when determining what the student may want to study. This way, they are able to decide on a college based on their academic programs for those specific majors. Secondly, take a look at the population of the school, financial aspects, extracurricular activities offered, and maybe even talk to alumni to hear their personal experiences and feelings about their college years. While deciding on a college can be stressful, it's also important to remember that your college years are often the best years of your life. Get involved with different clubs, organizations, and sororities or fraternities early on! Meet new people, and be open to other's lifestyles and cultures! Stay focused on your education, and take pride in every assignment or project you do. Be optimistic and take risks! But most importantly, HAVE FUN!