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The most valuable input about my decision about where to go to college came from my parents and teachers during my senior year of high school. The best advice for making a decision would be to ask a lot of good questions and take time to consider what you want out of your college experience. Make a list of the different schools and compare what each ones offer; when you see the pros and cons of each option on the same sheet of paper, it makes it easier to decide which schools look better than others. After narrowing down the potentials, apply to a few schools, then make a decision after you find out about acceptance and scholarships. The most advantageous things to do when you get to college are getting building relationships and getting connected with people that share similar values. Do well in classes early on so that you won't suffer from it later. Expose yourself to different people groups and cultures, but stay true to who you are. Learn as much as possible and take advantage of all the free time!

Finding the college that is right for you takes a lot of time and consideration. Don't go somewhere just because your friends go, make the decision with only YOUR future in mind. The college you choose must be one that you feel comfortable at and one that meets your academic needs/wants. College is the best time of your life--you learn so much about yourself and you really transform into an adult. It's important to keep an open mind and make the best out of all your sitations. To get the most out of college you need to be able to balance your school and social life. If you find your self passionate about something pursue it! Put your heart and soul into everything you do and never forget why your there--to recieve an education! Be thankful for having the opportunity to go to college and NEVER forget where you came from--stay true to yourself.

My advice to students trying to pick the right college is to visit all the colleges you are interested in and see which school you fall in love with. Pick the school that is known for a good academic area for the major you wish to take and that has a campus that feels comfortable to you. Also make sure you like the town that the school is in and you could see yourself living there. Get involved with clubs and activites on campus and maybe even a sorority/fraturnity. This will help you make new friends and get more comfortable with the school. My advice to the parents is to let your child pick where they want to go and back them up 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} of the way. When they go to school make sure to be involved still in their lives. Encourage them to get invloved with school and to have fun. College is one of the most memorible and most important times of your life so going to the right school is crucial. I believe go where your heart tells you to go, where you feel the most comfortable, and somewhere that will give you the best education.

Go and see the campuses of the schools that you are thinking about. Talk to advisors at the college. Talk to alumni from the school if you can. Talk to students there about what they like and dislike about the school. Get involved with campus activites that interest you. The most important thing to remember is to always be yourself. If you spend your time trying to fit in you'll become somebody that you don't like. College is about finding yourself, you can never find yourself when you are spending all your time being someone your not.

Find a university or college that you feel comfortable at. A university with a great number of major choices is good also, because it gives the student the ability to try different classes. They may find an interest in something they never thought possible and may want to do for the rest of their life withour regrets!

I would recommend to parents and/or students to explore career options in high school in order to have a good idea of what direction you want to take your course load in college.

When looking for a university that is appropriate for you explore the academics of the school and take a tour of the campus. When looking at Florida State University one will find excellent education. Along with a new medical school, FSU is also the home of some of the top-rated academic departments?dance, music, social work, law, education, nursing. You will notice that this is more than a party school when looking at FSU. Students at this university study and enjoy the campus. In-between classes one can find students typing papers in the library, playing Frisbee on Landis Green, eating at the Parkway Diner, or walking on the Legacy Walk between pre-bellum era and modern buildings. In the middle of the day or night, even in the pouring Florida rain, there are students walking around or playing in one of the campus fountains. Also, explore downfalls of the school when making a decision about a college. The only downfall with FSU is that there is too much traffic during football games! Life oozes from everywhere on the campus during football season. Other than football, FSU has baseball, softball, soccer, track, and intramural sports. Come check us out!

Find the school that has the most to offer for the lowest cost. Find schools that offer scholarship help and that have a great success rate for graduate placement. It is so important to visit the campus, sit in on classes, and talk to current students attending the University/College. Find students studying what you want to study and ask them questions to get the real inside story on what that school is really all about.

I would have to say that the first step in finding the right school is to go to the school. If you don't like the campus or feel at home, then you will never be as happy at that school as you could be somewhere else. Also, its essential to find a school that is exceptional in your intended area of study and they have extra-curriculars that interest you. The size of the school doesn't seem like it would be important, but it could be a big factor in a person's happiness. Some people like small schools while others think the bigger the better, so choose a school that fits your idea of perfect. Once you're attending the school, getting involved in the school is the best way to ensure that you're getting the most of your experience. Join a club, play sports, go to games or theater performances, volunteer. Live on campus in a dorm for at least one year and make as many good friends as you can. College is where you'll meet friends that you'll have for the rest of your life.