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When deciding what school to attend, make sure you take all aspects of the school into consideration (campus size, class size, price, location...etc.). Remember, you will be spending the next four years of your life here!

Academia has entered an era of "selling" schools with high test scores, state of the art classrooms, fitness centers, and celebrity professors. In May of 2009 I will graduate from an undergraduate institution that had none of the forementioned factors. A small liberal arts college with a meager endowment, but rich in history and tradition. I have discovered that resources don't make the grade, dedicated students and qualified professors, that are commited to excellence do. In the end choosing the right college falls to the student. Find a place that you feel comfortable, that will nuture you into a productive and capable adult . Find an institution that will prepare you for the increasing competitiveness of today's job market. Surround yourself with like minded positive students who are supportive of your academic endeavors and will be present always. Get active join something! And most importantly make the most out of your experience, by GOING TO CLASS!! Someone's paying for your education please get their money's worth! And finally... have fun!! I can honestly say, the best of my 21 years have been at my soon to be alma mater .Good Luck and Godspeed! -A. College Senior

Parents should really be involved with their child not only before but during the transition from highschool to college, alot of student have hard times adjusting to being away from home for long periods of time. Students college is the time for you to get out and experience the world, make new friends, learn things you never knew before and make a life for yourself .

Know one really knows entirely what they want from a college when looking. It is usually the case that what you get is somewhat different from your original agenda. Socially, Academically, Financially, it doesn't matter: be prepared for a curveball. I guess more accurately, be open for curveballs. The whole point of extended education is to figure out what you don't know, so choose your school accordingly. The ideal is an institution that allows for the most potential for growth. In other even if your sure what looking for in an institution now, don't put "all your eggs in one basket," so to speak. It's a gamble to assume that you'll be the same person in 4 years, so you want to pick an environment not just conducive to what you want now, but conducive to everything you could be in the future in all aspects of the college experience.

Find a school that best fits your goals. Does this school excel in your prospective field of study? What is your school known for? Biology, Pre- Law, Performing Arts? Knowing what your school is knownfor is crucial, because the popular fields of study will often recieve priority in Financial aid and have the most opportunities available. If you want to become a Doctor, attend a school that is known for producing many Doctors, if you want to become an Actress, attend a school that is known for producing Tony and Oscar winners.

Be true to your heart. If the institution feels right, then go for it no matter how much is being offered by other institutions. Don't let money be the deciding factor in choosing your school.

Research the school beforehand. It is very important that you know the soul purpose of that university and its goal when it comes to keeping their students from dropping out of school. Make sure you attend a college based upon your choice, not your parents for you will not have a so-great experience at the university. Once you attend the school of your choice, make sure you get involved in the school and the community. Being involved in many activities keeps you active and engaged into what the school has to offer throughout the year. Plus, it will look great on your transcript that your a well-rounded student who is trying to make the best out of his/her college. When you go to class, ask questions that you don't know the answer to. It's even better when you go to a small school becuase you can get that close relationship with your professors that can help you in passing their class. Stay dedicated and focused into your studies while attending college. Don't let your friends or other associates distract you from obtaining your soul purpose of going to college.

College is something that you will never forget. While plenty of children settle for colleges because of small things, when you're passionate about a certain college or university, do what it takes to make sure what you want becomes yours. Things will get difficult, and simply paying for school can be challenging, but at the end of every day when you walk into your dorm room, you feel somewhat accomplished because you're talkin small steps towards your success in life. You don't have to know what you want to do as soon as you get to college, but learning while you're there expands your horizons. You'll be surprised with the people you'll meet.

Visit schools on your own outside of open houses and campus tours. Talk to different types of students randomly about the campus and compare answers.

Parents need to tour the college and ask as many questions as possible before attending. Parents need to include not only cost, but the social enviornment. The student has to feel comftorable enough to grow socially and academically. College is more than just academics; College is supposed to grow and mature the student. The college should offer programs to help the student get accustomed to being away from home. A good college should have a strong alumni system to offer support and advice to the students.

For students, make sure you visit the school that you are interested in before you attend.

listen 2 ur kids because sometimes they dont want the same thing you want for them as a parent. really think about if your children are fulfilling your dreams for you or are they fulfilling their dreams for themselves. You may not find the answer by just asking them because the child will always want to make you happy. You have to pay attention and support your child and help them but allow them to make some mistakes. If you try to save them from all their mistakes they will not know how to handle mistakes when you are not there

I would advise parents and prospective students to continue to do their research on possible schools, the city and state the school is located, and actually take some time to visit the school for a tour and more information. Once you been accepted to those schools, narrow them down to three to visit! Seeing a school in reality rather than viewing brochures, and websites helps one in making a decision on how the campus made the student feel such as whether the environment, students, and maybe even food reminds them of home and makes them feel comfortable as if they are at home. Once you find the perfect school that does just that than thats when you know you are at the right college. You make the most of your college experience from there from the activities you get involved in to the classes you major in. Good Luck!!!!!!!!

The advice I can give parents and most importantly students in choosing the right college and making the most of the college experience is to follow your heart. Follow your right mind when it comes to choosing the right school, because if you dont then no matter how much money the student gets in financial aid and scholarships the experience is not heart felt, and national statistics show this result in Freshman retention rates within institutions of higer learning. In choosing a college, the student has to know his/her own weaknesses and strong points academically and socially. Does the student want a large school, a small school, a liberal arts institution, technical institution? Or perhaps the student wants to attend a private Ivy League instition or a state funded school, maybe a majority school or and HBCU. Whatever the student's choice is the parent(s) should be equally supportive of thier decision, for this is a major transition that their student is going through and if their support system is broken then the success of the student is hindered. Lastly, to the student maximize your college experience, build as many friendships and a support system made for you.

The advice that I would give to students about finding the right college would be to choose the school they feel they would be most comfortable attending; one that embodies their personality and value of education. This is important because, too often do students choose a school that just doesn't suit them at all. Consequently, the student may end up transferring to another college or remain miserable at an institution that doesn't cater to their needs. So, selecting the right school is necessary not only for the success of the student academically, but also socially. Attending the right school will enable the student to make the most of their college experience. For one, they will be encouraged to step out of their comfort zone, and two, it will help eliminate their fear of meeting new people and/or experiencing new things. The college years are the most important years of an adolescent's life. These are the years in which an individual's true character develops and when the indivual embarks on that journey from adolescence to adulthood. Therefore, a student should enjoy college because it is short-lived and it deserves to be forever cherished.

Make sure you research the school and visit before you make any decisions.