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First, you must know that the first year you must stay focused and get a high GPA it really determines your path for the rest of college. Second make sure that you are in the position when you leave college to peruse other options such as law school, MBA, Job ect. Finally, have as much fun and make as many good memories as possible you only live once.

I would tell my self to not be as nervous about the whole process. College has turned out to be the best expierence of my life, i wouldnt change it for the world. I would also tell myself not to procrastinate on college applications just because i am afriad to embrace the future. I believe i have truely ended up were i am supoesed to be, and i couldnt imagine my life any different.

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Whe making the decision to attend one college or university over another, it is important to ask your student what type of atmospere he/she is looking for in such an institution. Whether they are looking for a large campus with an emphasis on Division I athletics or a small liberal arts school with a focus on strenuous academics, there is some point along the spectrum that is bound to fit your student's needs and wants. Another important decision that must be made as a family is how the financial burden associated with higher education, including financail aid opportunities, federal grants, and student loans, will be handled by the family. Once a college or university is decided on the best advice I can offer is to jump in with arms out and both eyes open. You only get out what you put in to your college experience, and the most important aspect in choosing an institution is to choose a campus that will challenge you as a student, as a person, and as an individual in an ever expanding global society.

While looking at prospective colleges, make sure you are looking at ones that fit your needs and wants. Make lists if it helps you compare the different schools. Do not let anyone else choose for you or influence you when making your decision. Look for a school that has a major that you want, but also one that has great extracurricular activities and programs. College should be (at least partially) about finding yourself and growing to be who you truly are, so you want to make sure the college has fun classes and activities that will interest you and help you grow. Also, talk to current students and professors to get an idea of how the interaction between students and faculty is; this will also give you a chance to see more of what goes on behind closed doors. If possible, go on a tour or spend the night in a dorm. You can see how college really is. Most of all, stay true to yourself!!

If I were talking to a junior/senior in high school that were looking at colleges, I would tell them to visit the school that is interesting to them. When you go to that campus, see if you can stay the weekend to get a feel for the college life, then see if you can meet some of the teachers, sit in on a class, or eat lunch in the dining halls. Also, don't make a decision because that is where your other friends are going. College is not all about partying and you aren't there just to get a degree. There is alot more to college than that. While you're in college you will experience things that will help you grow and mature as an individual. As long as you keep on track and set goals for yourself, you will be fine in college.

Don't force students to attend somewhere they are not interested. Their thoughts and ideas should be welcomed and appreciated as they are beginning a great journey.

My advice to parentsor students thinking about finding the right college is to take a college tour.

I would advise the students to attend some classes as a guest before applying to a school, to get a feel for how their major is taught. Research extra-curriculars, and make sure there are things like grocery stores, medical facilities, and other essential places for everyday needs as well as emergencies located close to the campus. Students should apply for as many scholarships as is possible for them - the fewer loans you take out, the happier you will be during school and after graduation. Check out the meal plans and counseling/health facilities, have a simulated advising meeting with a professor of your preferred major - then tour the city to find out if it's somewhere you'd want to spend the next four years. Basically, do your homework and make sure you're going to be comfortable. If you're comfortable, you're more likely to be happy and perform better. I can give no other advice - social situations have to be figured out after school starts. :-)

If you want a Catholic College that is very liberal because it is in a weird spot in the states, go for it.