Alex
Do what feels right during your initial visit to the college. Don't let reputation or certain standards get in the way of choosing the school you liked most.
Elizabeth
Although money is a big issue, if education is important to you and your family, let your child go somewhere where you know they will be comfortable, satisfied and independent so that they can feel free ot develop themselves as they should.
Lynell
I would want any HS Grad to know that the choice is yours...and the money is not an option if you do well, because the free money out there is available to any student willing to work hard.
Kimberly
This is a great school but it is very demanding. You get your monies worth.
Megan
Know what you like from a campus and dont think new experiences will be fun. If your used to small classrooms and a small town and like that then find a small campus.
Crystal
nowadays you need more than an undergrad degree to get a well paying job, so my advice is to not waste your money or your stress on choosing a "perfect" undergrad college. Go to a school that offers a variety of subjects, try out as many as you want within your first year or two so you get a better feel of what youre really interetsed in. When you find something you can see yourself enjoying and continuing into the future, choose it as a major and finish off your undergrad degree. Then you can spend more money and pick a grad school to get you that "perfect" degree to that "perfect" job!
Erin
find one that best suits your personality and is a good balance between all of the things you want for yourself and your future
Diana
Make sure the student picks his/her major, not the parent. Find a college that will offer a fair ammount of finanacial aid, registration, and tutoring help
Jolanta
Students that have determined the field they wish to pursue should attend a college that specializes in their interest so that they have more opportunities available to do research and/or internships in that field. Those who are uncertain should attend a college with a broad range of majors and take classes in several departments and do various different internships to see what fits them best. In either case, students should be open to the possibility that they may change their minds about their majors; if this happens, they should not panic but sit down and make a new plan. This is one of the best things about college: it's a place where people can figure out what they want to do with their lives. Students should also be aware that this doesn't mean that they will always find their dream job after graduating. Therefore, they should network as much as possible during their college career by attending conferences, staying in touch with their professors, and doing as many internships as possible. Having a contact that can get a student a job better suited to their degree than their out-of-college job is priceless!
Tara
Visit the campus before you decide to go there and keep in mind possible options for a major.