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Dear Past Self, College is not all fun and games, it requires a lot of hard work and you need to apply yourself. You need to take this time to keep up your GPA and not slack off. This will not only help your financial aid status, but will also allow you to not have culture shock when you get on campus and actually have to study. Classes will not come easily as they do in high school. Teachers require you to work and do hold you accountable if you don't do it. You will not be alone however, you will have professors and friends helping you along the way so don't be nervous. Along with studying you should also get into the habit of going to bed at a decent hour and being able to wake up when your alarm goes off. This will prove to be a necessary skill since your mom will not be on campus to wake you up, and your roommate could care less if you go to class. With all that said, if you head my advice, your freshman year will be an amazing and rewarding experience. Sincerely, Your Future Self

If you plan on going to a really high end University then I recommend you try hard in high school and get 4.0 or higher. But if you plan on just going to a regular University or community college, you dont need to try as hard in school, unless you are going for scholarship.

Apply for more scholarships. Stay involved in everything possible in high school. Don't be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. Practice getting interviewed!

Get out there an search for the right college early. One thing I regret is not looking at colleges soon and I just kept putting it off. There is truly no such thing at searching for the right college early, you want to fit in. You might as well go through the process once and only once.

Visit as many colleges as possible. Don't pick a school just based on how it looks, or what majors they offer. Go to the campus and stay overnight or attend a class dealing with your preferred major. Also, don't worry if you haven't decided on a major yet, most college students change theirs at least three times before their second year is over.

Students should first make a decision on if they wish to attend a bigger university or a smaller private college and how far away from home they are willing to be. From there they should look at what programs and/or activities are offered at the different colleges or universities if they have a certain program they wish to enter or a certain activity they wish to participate in. Then they should visit different campuses and see which one seems to best fit their personality. When a school is finally decided upon I think it is a really good experience to live in the dorms and to put off coming home for as long as possible so that the student has a chance to really make friends and adjust to living on their own.

Allow plenty of time to research and visit each of the colleges you are considering, and make sure to have an overnight stay on campus with a current student.

Preparing for college can be a very stressful time for students and their parents. While the demands of admission at most schools may appear to be focused solely on grades, it is important for prospective college students to keep in mind that schools aren't just looking at what you can do; they are also looking at who you are. Schools want students to attend their facilities so they can continue to grow and make meaningful connections with other students, faculty members, and the community. The right school for you is the one that wont ask you about your grades or money first, but instead will ask about your passions, interests and effort to excell socially and in your community. When looking at colleges, students should choose a place where they know they will fit in and enjoy their time at college. Your years at college may be the most meaningful years of your life, as you will discover new interests and passions, make meaningful lifetime friendships with other students, and recieve the knowledge and skills which will define your future. The right school for you is the one which guarantees all that you that you need to succeed.

Pick the school that feels right to you and don't second guess yourself once you've made that choice.; you'll know once it's right. Parents, this might mean the college that you intially didn't have in mind; you're not the one going there, let your child choose. Once you get to college, don't be afraid to try some new things and screw up a few times; make sure you learn from each screw-up though. You'll never have an opportunity like this ever again. The people who see you screw-up may become your closest friends. They have become mine. Leave your door open. Go to all the Orientation events. STUDY ABROAD. Talk with your professors outside of class. Eat breakfast. Stay up late. Learn the joys of coffee. Surprise people. Don't be afraid to change your mind. Read the newspaper daily. Go to every free event with free food that you can. Do laundry weekly. Make friends with upperclassmen; they'll come in handy. Never listen to just one person for advice. That's all i've got. Live it up!

i would say that students looking to go to college should shop around and visit a lot of different schools. See what schools have a feel like you go see yourself going there. find out if the school is in a town that has a lot of night life and if thats something that you want. Also think do i really want to be far away from home?

Make sure that you look into weither or not you will have to apply for your major after completing prerequisites. I ran into the problem of not getting into the college of nursing at the University of Iowa because it was extremely competitive. I applied to Coe, and was delighted when they accepted me as a transfer student. I would not reccommend transfering. It is hard on your social life, but transfering into a smaller school like Coe is a lot easier than transfering to a large school. Make sure that you shop around, I wish that I had been given that advice before I started. I just picked a college and didnt visit any and that was a mistake. And, you need to realize that most private schools will give scholarships don't let the price completely discourage you or change your decision.

To be really sure in what you want. Sometimes what you think is the best choice may not always be the right choice for you. Don't specialize too soon, you miss out on other kinds of opprotunities . Be who you are and let your heart and gut guide you.

The first thing I looked for in the right college for me was the academics. I decided to be a Nursing major and the college I chose had a great program for my major. I picked three different colleges that had very good programs for what I wanted to be. Then I looked at all three of the colleges and wrote down my pros and cons of each. This included the living situation, financially if I could afford it, the performance of the team I wanted to play for, the safety of the area, and also the support of the professors. After I wrote down this list, I picked out the most important points in what I wanted to live with. Then the big question, could I afford going to the school I really wanted to attend? My advisors helped me cut down the tuition costs. Finally I narrowed my choices down to two schools. I took an overnight stay at each school to meet people and to see what the night life was like, what they did for fun, etc. This time at the school really helped me make my decision for which college I chose.

While many places put their emphasis on academic rep and rankings in big heavy books, the most important thing to consider when choosing a college is finding a place that YOU are happy attending. Make sure the living environment is tolerable (or even enjoyable), the academic rigor is at a place you are comfortable and satisfied with, the students and professors are people you would like to get to know better. Look for a school that has activities and extracurriculars you are interested in doing, even with stuff you have never tried before that make you think "that would be fun to try..." because college is the place to explore all your interests and ambitions and do things you won't get to do as a "real" adult, like travel to Thailand and join a monastery or participate in a drag show to raise money for LGBT rights. College isn't just heavy textbooks and varsity sports and career placement-- sorry parents -- it's a chance to get messy with fewer consequences, and yes, to quote the brochures, "a journey towards self-awareness" blah blah blah.

visiting schools will not always give you a clear picture. There is no real way to tell what the social elements are of a small school unless you stay there over night, and even then it might not be an overall accurate example. The transition is not easy and everyone has heard it but it is very, very true. I thought i was indeoendent and mature and would be fine my freshmen year. You learn a lot your first year.

As far as making the right choice for college it is imporant to pay attention to yourself and what you want out of your school. Visit the school you are interested in more than once so you get a better feel of the atmosphere and can better decide if its a good fit for you. As for the college expereince, stay positive. College is going to be one of the most frustrating , annoying and amazing times of your life. It is majorly important to learn from your mistakes and keep moving no matter what. Enjoy the experience but be wise in your decisions. Remember that you are responsible for your own actions so dont let them be influenced by those around you. It is really easy to slip up but if you remember to look out for yourself first, it will be a successful journey.