Kadeidra
Find a school that fits your/ your child's lifestyle. Somewhere that encourages the students to be social and get involved on campus as well as make good grades. Somewhere that focuses on academics and not just athletics. I would imagine that everyone would want to attend a school that they can be happy with as well as being convient because I don't think it's really neccessary to go to college very far from home, but some people would rather have things that way. So i would tell the parent/student to choose wisely and follow their instinct.
Whitney
I would start looking for the right college before your senior year in high school. Both the parents and student should visit as many campuses as possible to find the right one for the student, a college they feel comfortable at. When starting college participate in as much activities as possible, but don't let it interfer with your school work. Make sure school comes first. Be in greek life or a club, because it helps you get the most out of school and it helps you grow as a person. Make new friends and don't be afraid to meet new diverse people, they can teach you alot. Don't think twice about studying abroad if your school offers it because it is a once in a lifetime experience. Don't let the party scene get out of control, it can ruin your college life by flunking out of school and DON'T ever let your friends or anyone drink and drive.
Spencer
Do your research! Explore your options, and know what it most important to you before you go into. Don't go in blind; always talk to students who have been there, and who have experience at the school with the major you plan on pursuing. A lot of schools "trick" you when you visit them. Students should decide what they want--not what their parents want or what their friends are doing. They're the ones who have to deal with their decision, after all.
Andrea
My advice to students would be to find a college where you feel most comfortable. Where the environment is safe. Look at the academic background of the college, making sure they are an acredited school especially in your major. Visit all the colleges that you have in mind of attending, your opinion about the school could change after one visit. Lastly discuss with your parents how much money you're recieveing in financial aid, you might need a loan. Remember when going off to college to think about whats best for you not your parents because you will be the one staying there not them.
Tiffanie
make sure your ready and stay comitted
Janelle
The advice i would give is, basically choose your college for the right reasons, to get an education, meet new people, and just to enjoy the college experience for what it is. You will have your ups and downs but just know that if you focus and enjoy yourself every now and then, you'll be glad you went to school, got a degree and had fun doing it. To the parents my advice would be just support your child through college, they'll change their minds possibly about their major. Dont get mad, its bound to happen, but just know that in the end when you see them walk across the stage again it will be well worth it.