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do what makes u happy. it will work out really

Do your research and make your preparations, but do not stress too much over it. There is only so much to consider before you just have to make your choice and jump right in. College is important, but do not give it too much weight in your mind, for there is much more yet in store for you in life. Go to college, meet people, study hard but make time for your friends, stay close to the people you value (near and far), fall into activites that you enjoy and which are good for others and the world, and be sure to find yourself and when you do, stay true to yourself. It sounds like a lot but it's not too hard.

When one is a senior in high school, I would first look into onself in order to see what kind of campus environment one desires, what kind of academic environment one wants (competitive or not as competitive), the georgraphical location, and types of available social activities. After making a list of possible schools, I would visit the campuses and sit in one of the classes. If you are interested in a chemistry major, I would ask the school if you can sit in one of their chemistry lectures. After probing into the schools, I would apply to the top 3-5 schools. After arriving at the college of your choice, I would get involved with service clubs and any other extra curricular activities in order to make friends and make social connections. Also, when you are in a class, actively seek out the professors no matter how responsive he or she may be. Always actively seek what you need and want because your actions will contribute not only to your academic and social life, your actions probably will benefit the university in improving itself.

My first two years of school were at Berry College. I was very focused on soccer and dedicated myself to playing the game in school. I enjoyed Berry, and I made many close friends. I ended up transferring to Emory because Berry's location was a little remote for me. I wanted to be apart of a college town. Berry and Emory have both shaped me, but in different ways. The key to finding the right school is being able to find the place where you can meet people, enjoy school, and make close friends. These are all essential to a college life, because they are the things that get you through the rough times and help keep you going. Not all times in college are fun and exciting. Yes, college is a great thing. Yes, college is a learning experience. By visiting a campus, you are able to actually see the students interact with eachother. By simply observing you can tell if the students enjoy their time at their school and can see if their happy. Typically, if you join a campus with a lot of happy students who like eachother, you'll be happy, too. Balance is key.

I would suggest that parents allow their students to come up with what environment best suits them instead of trying to force a certain college on their student. When the student is the most comfortable, the grades will reflect that. Parents should also give their students freedom with just a bit of structure because it allows them to begin to think as an adult.

To find the perfect college, the prospective student should be able to spend a good amount of time in the school. Maybe pick up the school's newspaper, eat a meal at one of the cafeterias, go on a tour. But the most important I believe is to talk to a random current student and ask about what they like or dislike, to get an opinion different from what the admissions office tries to convey. Making the most of the college experience involves balacing out the academics and social life, Knowing when to focus on the future and when to take a break from all the stress involved with school.

The best advice is to search yourself first. What are you looking for academically? Private schools are more academically strenuous but often offer more resources/finances while public schools generally offer more free time for fun. What kind of people do you want to be around? Each campus has a unique feel: diverse, sports oriented, academically focused, party animals etc. Choosing a student body will determine if you go to football games, the theatre, the library or into the city on a Saturday afternoon. What do you want out of your location: sunny weather, family nearby, a coastline, a big city, the capital, the mountains? Do you want to know everyone on campus or is it ?the more the merrier?? Find out what kinds of activities the school offers. TALK TO CURRENT STUDENTS!!!!!! Do they find students and faculty active or apathetic? Intelligent or underachieving? Friendly or cliquish? WHEN you visit, ask students about the best and worst things about life as a student there. Lastly, take a deep breath. THIS IS EXCITING! Don?t stress out. Enjoy the process : ) When you get there, try EVERYTHING you ever wanted to try before you leave!

Finding the right college for you is not about what school is ranked highest or has the best football team, although these are ways to narrow them down, these are not reasons you make your ultimate decision around. To find the place that fits you best, your personal needs should be assessed first. Do you need to be near a city? In which field do you plan to study? Does cold or hot weather suit you? Do you plan on being active in extracirriculars, ndulging in academics, or both? I think these questions can help highlight what you're looking for. I suggest making a priority list and rank these questions about what is most important to you to have in a school. Then, find the school that accomodates these needs. As for making the most of college, I would say meet and learn from people. Whether they are professors, advisors or peers, find ones to challange you: the way you think and act and force you to grow, because thats what college is, a growing experience. Also, study hard so you can use your knowledge towards a career and hey, maybe even kick butt in Jeopardy one day.

Make sure you visit the school and find a place that you really love, and parents let the kids decided that.

Parents, as well as students, should not become enamored with college rankings, as they only compare certain aspects of the school. It is important to find a school that is a match with you and your career goals. Do plenty of research about anything that may interest you outside of class: internships on and off campus, volunteer opportunities, potential research opportunities, etc. Finding things to do outside of class is vital towards providing a balance to studying. Look up special academic programs that may help fulfill your goals. Educate yourself about the schools as much as you can, as this will allow you to make a more informed decision when it is time to send in your deposit. In addition, visit the school while it is in session. Schedule an official tour! Speak to as many students as you can about academics and student life so you have adequate information to imagine yourself as a student at the school. This helps you to envision not only what to expect from the college you could be living on, but also the type of individuals that you will be working alongside and collaborating with for the next few years of your life.