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The advice that I would give the students about finding the right college would be to make sure you remember you are going to pursue your education. A lot of prospective students I feel get caught up in the idea of "being on their own" and forget that they are going to school for a reason - to be on the path to the future that they wish to have. That does not mean that college cannot be about having fun because that is very important to enjoying your school. Finding the right college is one of the toughest decisions that you might ever have to make so just remember why you are going to school and make sure it is a school that you WANT to go to and that you can see yourself there. In order to make the most of the college experience, remember that college is nothing but a learning experience, just like life. So remember that sometimes things do not always work out the way we expect them to but we are in control of our future. How your college experience turns out is all about how much you are willing to put in to it.

I would tell them to visit any and all of the students colleges that he or she was accepted to so they can all indulge in everything that each University has to offer.

Doing extracurricular activities really helps you to build friendships and I always recommend to study abroad for a semester! Such a great experience.

I would advice parents to attend an orientation and see what the school is actually about..... it will help tremendously.

The best advice I could give to both parents and students is to make the right decision for your college together. Make sure you both are on the right track. Visit campus's and take a tour. I know here at Florida State University we have one of the best campus's in the nation. Once your here you will realize that this could be one of your forever homes. Parents, you have to realize that your little child has grown all up, and helping us make the final right decision for our future is more than we can ask for.

Picking the right college should be based on the student's major. If the college is rated high and offers the best in the field that the student has chosen, that is the best way to pick a college. Make sure that scholarships are available for the student. If the student feels comfortable at the school, then that is the right school for the student.

I think the major things to think about when you are selecting a college are the surroundings and not doing the 'popular' thing by going to the school all your friends go to. You need to go visit the area and make sure you know you can adapt. If your from a small town a large school can be overwhelming. One of the biggest mistakes would be to go to the school all your friends are going to just to have people you know around. You need to go to the best school that fits YOUR future plans, and not the future plans of friends!

The best thing to do to find the perfect college is to visit more than you think you need to, especially if you've narrowed your search down to only 2 or 3. I visited FSU 3 times before I knew it was perfect. Go to some events such as games or plays or concerts. Get a real experience of what students are working towards every day. Ask random people where something is and see if they'll help you or turn you away, get a feel for the general attitude on campus. Oh! And don't forget to go to the department you think you want to major in and meet a few professors. It will help to know a few names before you get there.

Some personal advice that I would offer to parents and students is to pick the college that fits you the most. The college that attracts your interest and that you feel will be a good environment. I chose Florida State University because I like a diverse university. It a big university but after stepping foot on campus it was not as big as it seems. When finding the right college, there are many factors that should considered such as financial aid, housing, meal plans. transportation, social activities, sports, and the most important factor which is academics.

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