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I would first tell the parents that their student needs to be happy where they go. The only way that they're going to work hard is if it's what they want. Parents should still discuss the pros and cons of colleges so that the student doesn't feel alone with such a big decission. As far as making the most of the experience, have fun and be open. That first week of school can be nerve racking but try to take everything in. Talk to people in your classes, sign up at different club tables, and get involved with any school hosted event. Parents let the student discover who they are before it's too late and your money's wasted. :o)

I would suggest a student go to the best college for their major, however, the majority of students cannot afford the best colleges nor do they know what field of study they want. I had this same dilemma and chose, what I believe to be, the best alternative. Going to a junior college for the first two years of study saves money, while still taking all the same core curriculum you would have to take at a university. Community colleges also offer a great introduction into the college life and time management. Taking two years worth of classes usually helps narrow down the desired areas of study for a student and will help them decide at which college they would like to continue their education. After saving thousands of dollars by going to a junior college it is a lot easier finding funds for just two years at an expensive university than it is finding funds for four years. This strategy helps students find the right college and helps make the most of their college experience without sacrificing other aspects of everyday college life or accumulating a debt they cannot pay off.

My advice would be if you think that you are not going to be happy at the campus your college experince is not going to be good at all. College is not about parties and thing like that it is about who you are around. If you have a great roomate your freshman year college is going to be great for you. But if you have a roomate that drinks all the time or does drugs you are going to hate being at the school and that will carry over to your school work. If you are happy at the place you are at you are going to do well in school and love the experiance that you had in college.

I would recommend to go to a college where they have done extensive research about the school and know that the school has a strong background on their choice of a major. If someone is planning on transferring to another school, they should find out what classes are transferrable to the other school before taking any classes. I have had friends in which the school did not offer what they wanted to study so they had to transfer to a different school and pretty much had to restart all over because their credits were not transferrable. I would also recomment to check out the library and make sure that it is a place where they can study because they are eventually going to need to use it.

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I believe the key to picking the right college is doing the research. There are people that go after the big state named colleges just becasue they are popular but then end up not recieving the education they needed for their particular career choice. As a parent and/or student you want to best education for what you want to do as a career. You want to be knowledgable in anything and everything that field has to offer but you want to make sure it is the optimal place. Some schools might have your major you have to look at the cirriculum to see what kind of classes you will need to take and the information that goes with each class. This is vital because comparing cirriculums will show you whether one school has more extensive knowledge base on your particular major.

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it's a great school, it's very diverse. there are people here from all over the world (mostly ny and nj).

Go to the colleges you are thinking about, whichever college you love, go to. Even if the one you fall in love with it's the best, go to it. you'll be a lot happier

Apply early, have many options, looks for scholarships if you need them.. there are SO many different types of scholarships and financial aid!

Choosing a career path is not necessary in your first year. Every student must complete their Associate Degree with General Education courses. I rushed into buisness classes thinking that that was my future. I ended up switching my major and learning that I had wasted both my time and money.

I advise students to focus on school, without the distractions of working and get involved with organizations both on and on campus. This allows you to build important relationships with professors, other driven students, administrative personnel, and those in the community. These ties make your education much more valuable and give you an opportunity to explore "real world" interests within the academic environment, which you may not have known existed before. It is also important to know your strengths and weaknesses both academically and personally. Each student will probably experience a difficult period of time while completing their education and to work through these challenges self knowledge and a good support system are invaluable. Most importantly though, students should study what they are passionate about. Most acedemic grades are correlated to the quality of work completed and time dedicated to the course work as opposed to your academic aptitude, so chose a field you love, work hard, and explore all the learning opportunities that are available to you. If you follow your interests, you will learn everyday about different subject matter that inspires you!

Although students may not be sure of what they would like to do when first entering college, it is necessary to decide on a major and career path quickly. This avoids taking unnecessary classes and wasting valuable time and money.

The most important aspect in deciding where to send yourself (or your son/daughter) to college is what they plan to do in life. The main purpose in attending college is to work towards having a good career and a prosperous future. College is also meant to expand our outlooks on different cultures and backgrounds so you should to find a school with an adequate amount of diversity. Keep in mind that not every school close to home will have the major of your choice or what you are necessarily looking for in a location for four or more years of living, and traveling is not always cheap. Remember that the farther you go the more expensive it will be to travel home for special events and holidays.

Find the college that has a very good program available for you specific career choice. Research the potential of good jobs that are offered to the college you want to go to. You can enjoy your time and have fun, but at the end of the day, study hard and get the grades. That's the only way someone is gonna give a good job.

The best advise I could give to parents and/or students about finding the right collge is to choose based on multiple characteristics and weigh the best options. Choosing a school that only fits one of the criteria that you have chosen is important will not give you the most of the college experience. Also talk to previous or current students to get an realistic idea of what campus and academic life is really like at each institution. While having a fun time at college is part of the experience, it is also important to remember that education is an important part of the package and finding a school that can balance both is crucial. The last piece of advice that I would give prospective students is that it is important to explore the surrounding area of the campus while searching for the right school so as to ascertain that there are off campus activities. It is important to attend a place that allows you to get off campus and interact with a variety of people and enjoy non-college related activities.

The main piece of advice I would give is this: take time and care when choosing your college and when you do, remember that it is not only about the partying. College is a chance to better yourself and expand your horizons. Not everyone gets that chance so savor it and give it all that you possibly can.

I decided to stay in my hometown after highschool and wait on attending college. by doing so, it only made it more difficult for me academically the longer I waited. My younger sister on the other hand, went straight to an out-of-state, four-year University as soon as she grauduated highschool. Hearing her stories about the friendships and experiences she created while going to school has made me realize that I really missed out on such a great opportunity. Not only has she already finished school and working in a great career, she has those memories of going away to school that I will never be able to experience. My best advice to anyone considering going away to school: Go for it! I wish I would have.

Guidance. Seek a mentor who has gone the same path that the student desires. Very often student advisors are swamped with students. While they do give good advise, sometimes it isn't to a single student's advantage, she is just giving the general advise that she gives everyone else. That's why it is important to have a mentor who can tell you which classes you should be taking, which classes are good to take together. They can also help prepare a student for the amount of work load to expect and clear up any confusion.

Do not settle for the first college or university that you or your child are accepted to. This education will influence the decisions that you or your child make for the rest of your (their) life (lives). So take the time to look, feel out the schools that accept you (your child), and make sure that the school that is choosen is the best for you (your child) based on your values and your needs. Only you (your child) know(s) what your (their) needs are, and taking the time to find out what they are will make the difference between a successful and dreadful college experience.