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Pray about where you're going. Do not go for a job that you want in the future. Go because you love to learn and you're interested in having an education. Go somewhere where you are out of your comfort zone enough to actually grow. Never go to a school where you feel like you aren't challenged. Also, go to a school where you will receive life experience through giving back to people. Don't make your college education all about you.

Think about what makes you come alive and what peaks your interest, no matter how lucrative or not its respective career may be, and find the colleges with the strongest program in that area. Keep in mind what kind of surrounding area you could thrive in as well when choosing which campus to attend.

Selecting a college that is right for you is a hard and tedious process. My advice for students is to visit as many campuses as possible. You should be sure to have an open mind about each campus, because you will have to spend a majority of your time there. One should make sure to you do research on what each college has to offer. My advice for parents is to be supportive of your child as they make their decision. You should make sure to let them know that you are there to help and support them as they go on to further their education. I am grateful that I have such involved parents who were with me every step of the way.

Picking the right school where you will spend years of your life preparing for your future is a big deal and there are a few words of advice I would give to those who are about to go through the process of searching for their next educational step. Don't feel under pressure to know what you want to do with your life vocationally the minute you walk out of high school, you will figure it out. If you have an idea of what you want to do that is a good first step for guiding you to a school that has specific programs. Look for a school that is in an area you enjoy whether its city or small town, look for a school that gives you options for experiencing life whether it is through extracurricular activities or studying abroad, look for a school that fits your wallet and personal school loan limit, remember you do have to pay those one day. The most important advice to give for college is to get the full experience. Make friends with good people, work hard, and take every oppurtunity you get to experience new parts of life!

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My suggestion to students and parents who are trying to find the right college is to visit campuses, sit in on as many classes as possible, and talk to both faculty and students who are in the programs you are looking at. Its too difficult to get a true sense of the school without spending a decent amount of time on the campus. If the oppurtunity is available, I would suggesting spending a day and night with a current student. That will give you a nice idea of the warmth of the community and the condition of on campus housing and dining services. Once in school work hard at managing your time by keeping up with your assignments and also leaving time for fun social times. Implementing a daily planner or calendar is really helpful. Also, forming reliable groups to study with is invaluable. And take full advantage of your teachers assistance and office hours. Most teachers are more than willing to help you with your work or life outside of class. They can provide you with direction and inspiration your peers may not be able to.

I would tell them to definitely go and visit the college they are thinking about attending. It's much more beneficial than just researching it on a website. It allows you to get a feel for the community of the college and also a general sense of what goes on from day to day . Even staying over a night or two with a student that goes there, and/or attending a class can be very beneficial in helping you decide if the school is right for you. As far as making the most of out your college experience I would encourage new students to live on campus, and also to not be shy when making new friends. Everyone is pretty much in the same boat and I have found that establishing friendships early on helps make the transition process from highschool to college go way smoother than it otherwise would go.

My biggest advice would be to look at many different colleges in many different areas. Physically visit lots of campuses to get a feel for what types of colleges there are out there. It's good to know what you don't want from a school as much as what you do want. Go to big and small schools, city and rural, near and far, just don't limit yourself to one type. You may surprise yourself by visiting a school you never thought you would like by finding out it was different from what you expected. Don't let your pre-concieved ideas about particular places hold you back. Visit the school on a 'non-visitor' day to get a feel for the energy and atmosphere the school really has to offer. Find out if the school is as personable as you need it to be. Make sure your college looks and feels like a place you know you will feel comfortable and at home at because it will be your home for 4 years! My last advice is, have an open mind and let yourself see what kind of experience you want college to be for you.

Picking a college is an incredibly important and life altering choice. It is important to look at all different kinds of schools before making the big decision. If possible, make overnight visits to get a feel for classes and social life at the school. Make sure to take into account financial situations and possible career paths. Don't settle for something if you are not completely happy because college is important and you don't want to be unsatisfied during your time there. Once the college has been chosen, there are many things you can do to make the most of your experience. Take advantage of extra-curricular activities. It is a great way to meet people with similar interests. Time management in college is crucial. You have to balance the time you spend with friends with the time you spend studying. Definitely develop relationships with professors because they have a wealth of knowledge and life experiences to share. Go to class and study hard! You are responsible for yourself in college so don't waste your time. If you end up unhappy, do not be afraid to transfer; you shouldn't have to settle when it comes to college.

I would have to tell students especially to follow their heart. Parents only desire what is best for a student but the student alone knows what is best for them. The best advice would be to be aware of oneself. This awareness can include a person finding the perfect college for themself or simply realizing that college may not be for them right now. If a student enters college without the heart and desire for to be there then "making the most" of the entire college experience will be futile. Students that are ready to embark on the college adventure can make the most of it by simply finding what they love and pursuing it. Parents will find joy and "the most" in knowing that their student is growing, maturing and being challenged by the college environment of which the student has enrolled.