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The mistake that I made in college-searching was not looking long or hard enough! I just wanted to be done with my senior year and enjoy the rest high school academia. Had I done it all over again, I would have visited more of the schools like I applied too, and more schools around the country. It is also important to give your new college a chance. I was unhappy at first, and I called home any chance that I could get, but by the end of the year I could not imagine myself anywhere else. That is why its important to really get to know your college, and if you feel like you are the type of person to be able to handle going farther away, give it a chance! In my high school, it is very common to go to the state school thirty mintues away, and most of my friends chose to scatter themselves all over the country, and I think the change of scenery and people has made a positive impact on the way they view the world.

First, you have to decide what kind of school you want. Should it be liberal, or conservative? Private or public? Small or larger classes? Does the college offer what you're interested in? Depending on the answers, you have to decide how much you want to pay for college. Find out whether or not you can get scholarships, grants and/or loans to help pay for college. Also consider where you want to go to college. Should you attend college at another state? Another city/town? Or do you want to be close to home? Based on those answers, you can decide whether or not to commute, live at home, at the dorms or rent a place near campus. You also have to consider the costs of each decision. Once you decided on an affordable good college, you can make the most of the experience. Some colleges offer commuter clubs and socials for commuters. There are sororities and fraternaties. Most colleges offer a range of interest groups that can be joined also. Take advantage of any events hosted by the school. Attend the socials and networking events. Try to get into an internship program offered at college. Have fun.

Really look at what you need to succeed, and look outside where everyone from your high school is applying so you can make experiences and friends on your own

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Make sure you visit the school you wish to attend. Spend the night there with another student.. eat the food in the dining hall.. and ask many questions. Explore the town around the campus for places you can go and relax or have fun. This is important because you need to feel comfortable in the town you are going to school in. Make sure they have your intended major or minor program and ask questions if you feel the program needs to be modified to fit your career goals. Over all be very honest with yourself and do not let anyone tell you what is right for you or else you will spend four years living through someone elses "ideal college exeperience." and not your own.

I would tell parents to explore all financial aid options and really evaluate what they can afford. Also, I'd advice them to support their student's decisions 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c}. I would advice students to visit campuses and really get a feel for what they want and not to be discouraged by the acceptance rates or prestige of schools they want to go to.

I think that is is most important to analyze every aspect of the school. Parents will want to focus on the scholarly elements while students will want to know more about social and extracurricular activities. However, it is essential that both aspects are fully investigated because both are important to the student's success at that school.

I would advise parents and/or students to visit the campus, the dorms, and talk to students that attend that particular university. I would also advise them to go on websites that talk about students experiences on campus and in the university. I would definitely advise them to go on campus tours, and to learn what is offered in and around campus. See what courses, activities, sports, and clubs are offered and see if they match your preferences. If you are more interested in a particular subject, try and go somewhere that specializes in that particular major. If you're not ready to pick a school, take time and research as much as you can. If you still think you can't pick the right college for you, attend a community college to get your gen eds out of the way and perhaps you will find out where you would like to attend as you attend community college.

The most important thing initially is to explore your options. Do not rule out every school that you think you cannot afford. Many are willing to work with you to see how you can best afford an education there and there are many scholarships out there. Parents should encourage their children to go to a college where they are most comfortable and where they will get the most out of their four years. Do not be concerned with your schoolwork every second of your four years. College is a place to meet people, form new opinions, and experience all you can. School is important but so is growing as a person and becoming an independent adult. Parents and children alike should keep that in mind and pick the school that will best help them do that.

Make absolutely, 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} sure that it is in a location you are comfortable with. Be sure you can find a job, that the housing off-campus is affordable, and that it offers a degree that you can make work for you. Do NOT choose a school just because your best friend is going there or because your boyfriend/girlfriend is going there. People change, and you do not want to be stuck in a school you hate after you two break up. Being able to go home whenever you want is nice, but living far away helps build character; do not let a school's distance from home rule it out entirely. It's okay to be away for a few months at a time. It helps you discover who you are outside of your parent's influence. Besides, they're only a phone call away. Finally, do NOT get a credit card until you have a job and will be able to pay it off. Credit cards are fun, but paying them off is not. Only use one in case of emergency; trust me.