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Success is not determined by where someone goes to school, it is the effort put forth to succeed at that school that will determine their future. When looking for a school, search for a place with a comfortable environment, so that distractions are not easily found. Also, have a plan for what you intend on achieving, and focus your activities around that plan. Surround yourself with positive people that have similar goals, for the purpose of encouragement and guidance. Just in the same way have the attitude of achievement to encourage yourself. While at school do not hesitate to talk to the professors. They are inclined to help someone out that shows that they want to be helped. Lastly, do not wait for things to happen, go out and make them happen.

I would have to sa ybefore you accutaly apply for the college go to there campus and see what type of environment it is. Ask students or amluni how their experience is at that school. Attend a college that is diverse. You don't want to be at a college that only has one group of people. When you find the college that's right for you join a club that interest you. Don't be anti - social, becuase if you are then your college experience will be boring. Make alot of friends you never know if you will need them in the future. And lastly don't do any drugs or alcohol. It will make you lazy and eventually mess up your school work.

First of all you need to find out everything you can about the school you want to go to. You have to make sure that it fits your needs, and that it is fairly easy for you to adjust to this school. College is all about higher education, so learning should be the very first thing on your mind. Once you have that out the way, you can then socialize with friends. Remember to make the most of college, because it is a once in a lifetime experience, so take chances and make good choices.

Make sure you visit the school and if it feels right it usually is. Make sure they have your intended major, and a few backups incase a change of major is required later on. Make sure you can afford the school, and it will not put the student or parents in detrimental debt. Make sure they have organizations that you would like to be involved in as a social life is just as important as academics. Make sure the teachers and administration truly care for educating students. Make sure that you are able to do well in those classes, some schools are acedemically harder than others. Remember it is better to get great grades at an average school than to get poor grades at a superior school. Weigh your options between schools in every aspect, scholarships, activities, social life, adademics, etc... make sure the one you choose is your top school. Check out housing options and what the rooming situations will be. Make sure those situations are conducive to your learning style and habits. Bottom line check out everything, do more research and you will be better off in the long run, and won't end up regretting your choice.

The advice I would give to parents and students about finding the right college and making the most college experience is I would really stress to them to plan early and take care of their business early. Finding the right college is a gamble; there are a lot of things to consider. First, research the programs, majors, and any sports and activities the school has to offer. You have to know what's offered at the school in order to be satisfied. Find out what the criteria is for the students and see if the student is able to uphold those standards. Also check to see which schools offer good scholarships opportunities or the most money. The student must find a way to be financially capable to pay their way through school. An astute student would start on their college essay; ask for recommendations from teachers or ones who know them very well. Fill out all the necessary paperwork and documents that the school requires. Do that as early as possible then submit it at least by the deadline. Also it's very important to keep copies of all documents that you submit and ones that you receive as well.

My advice to parents and students would be to allow yourself enough time to research the schools your interested in by making sure the school caters to your academic needs and personal needs. I would suggest making an unannounced trip to the school on a school day just to see what the campus is like and also schedule a date to visit with the adminstration to view the campus, including dorms and other facilities. Also make sure you feel comfortable at the school. Lastly, once you find the school your most interested in and your enrolled there remember your not at school to just have fun, your there to get an education and prepare yourself for future careers. Its ok to have fun but you must have your priorities in order. Be cautious about the people you meet and allow in your space and never allow people to persuade you to do something your not comfortable doing.

Choose the college that best fits you. Do not base your decision off of another individuals experience. College is what YOU make of it. Everybody's college experience IS different!!!

make sure you put your education first.

A student in search of a college should definitely take a visit to the campus(es) in which he or she is considering. The best possible time to visit the campus would probably be on a normal school day, and not when the school is having such events as "High School Day" or anything similar. Visiting the campus on a normal day will allow the prospective student to see what the school is really like without all the hype from the events planned for such visitation days. I also encourage prospective students to attend orientation. Orientation helps with the social aspect of school. Students that attend the orientation have already made friends with many classmates by the time the fall starts. Good Luck!