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If I could go back in time and give myself some advice before I came to college, I would tell myself to be ready for a lot of hardwork. Although I have to work a lot harder to get the same results, if not harder, I would also tell myself it's worth it. Getting good grades isn't the only important thing I would remind myself, but to also get involved in campus activities is just as important. I wouldn't start off my college career playing sports because it takes away alot of my time, time that could have been spent studying and meeting more people, but I lived and learned from each and every experience. While there is a lot that I would tell myself I would stress to stay postive, always work hard, and never give up. College is so much fun and a great time to learn things I never knew were out there. It's time to grow and experience life !

As you panic and pace your way through your senior year, you need to know only one thing. You have already done all that you can do. You have put the pieces together and the board is set. Enjoy life with your friends. Treasure the time you have in the sanctuary you have called home for the past four years. Everything will work out the way it is meant to. God has a way and a plan that will surpass any of your dreams. The stress that awaits you is nothing you cannot handle. No moment of your life will overwhelm you while your family remains beside you. Though the path you will take may be lonely, you will never be alone. Try and relax. Spend time with the people who have helped shape your life. And when you reach the breaking point remember: just breathe.

got to find the school that fits you the best

Choose a college like you are buying a home! Are you comfortable? I know this sounds a little crazy, but your home away from home should fit you as a person. You should determine if the butterflies in your stomach on a visit are from nerves or excitement in something new. Be honest with yourself and your children when checking out the schools. And the biggest thing is to realize it is not only you not having them around, they will need you too. Take time to look at a few colleges, believe me one will jump right out at you. I probably sound like a commercial for Heidelberg, but this place has made me a much better person and I can't wait for the rest of the experience.

Explore. One of the most important parts about finding the right college is looking at all your options and visiting as many schools as you are able. You can do this over breaks, on weekends, or whenever, but it is a must. I would also greatly recommend making an overnight visit, staying with a student in a dorm and sitting in on a class or two. All this helps you to get a good feel for the school and will help you get a better feel for what you are looking for in a college. For example, the school I eventually chose, I had barely heard of when I visited, but I immediately loved the look and feel of the campus upon visiting. The school is a small private school, and I love it, as I am able to know many of the students and be very involved on the campus. Which brings me to another part of exploration. Once you choose a school, and begin, explore your options on campus and in the community. By joining different organizations, you will meet many different kinds of people and gain experience that will be valuable for your resume and in life.

The advice I would give to parents and /or students about finding the right college and making hte most of the college experience, I would tell them that the should find a school they feel like they can learn and grown into a better student and adult.

I feel that it is important to start being serious about one's grades as soon as classes start. It is extremely important to keep one's GPA up from the beginning. From experience, I know how difficult it is to raise that GPA. I also feel that it is important to be able to balance one's social life with their academic life. College is a time where we meet people that could possibly change our lives. Don't pass that up because you are too busy studying. It is good to give yourself a break sometimes. Everyone needs a break. Also, go out and experience the community around your college. It is good to get off campus and explore. Go to local stores and see what is there! Meet people at local colleges or people that just live in town. The most important thing to remember, though, is to enjoy every minute of it. This, no matter what it feels like at the time, is the most important lifechanging experience of your life. Make it a good one.

make sure to visit big schools and small schools, schools in the city and schools in the country. out of state and also in state private and public. there are so many different schools out there that you need to take the time to pick which one is right for you. it doesnt matter how much they cost because you have a life time to pay it back. and if you pick a school that you feel the most comfortable but is to expensive it doesnt matter because that is where you will do your best and graduate with the major and find a job in the field you want. as long as you pick what is best for you and not what your parents think because they arent going to school there you are!

College has a major defining role on the shape of one's life. It is up to the student to decide what to make of it. The best thing a student can do is surround themselves with a group of friends who, instead of influencing them negatively, share similar goals and are motivated to succeed. As well as striving to do well, college can be a time of expanding one's horizons. Instead of staying within one's comfort zones there are many opportunities to meet new people, develop new relationships, and learn new things. There is always an opportunity to grow as an individual, not just as a student, if one is always looking. One should always choose wisely in the company they keep because it is imperative that students maintain a balance between their academic and social life. There is a happy medium, and keeping one's self in a healthy situation at all times is key to finding it. As a student works to be successful and make the right choices, their parents can also play a major role in helping with this success. Parents that support their children will see the results. Work AND have fun!

Explore all of your opportunities! Make sure you consider the things that are most important to you. Be sure that the college offers the major and classes that you need and want. Make sure the college is a good size for you, that they have extra-curricular activities that interest you, and that you speak with financial aid, faculty members, and students beforehand so you know the overall level of morale and helpfulness.

Really go and check out the school before you make any rash decisions.

Don't do anything you'll regret. This or that college might give more financial aid, or have your best friend from high school, but that doesn't mean it's right for you. Pick the one that feels right; you'll know it when you find it. I know the college search can be stressful, but don't let that influence your decision. Just like falling in love, the right school is out there for you. Don't pick a school for one good trait only if something else about it bothers you; you will most likely be living there, and that one thing will be staring you in the face every day for the entire time you're at the school. So just relax and don't let anyone rush you, even your parents. You can get federal loans for financial aid, and you may have to take those exams one more time for a better score, but if that's what it takes to get you into the place you know is right, it's a small price to pay. Don't wonder wistfully for the rest of your life if you did the right thing.

Make sure you take your time when choosing a college. Visit more than once if you feel indecisive, spend the night make sure to meet someone who is in a situation you could find yourself in, with major, or sports or group. Make sure the campus is somewhere you feel comfortable and safe.

Finding the best fit for a student requires doing your homework. If the student has decided on a major, then a search for schools that have that major is a smart first step. Considering the student's previous school size and socialization patterns, the size and location of the school should be a consideration. The distance to college can be a major factor relating to finances and time for tavel. After viewing these options, college visits should be done begining in the junior year in high school. Once a college has been determined, parents and student need to prepare for the new stage in the family's life. The student will need a computer that is compatible with the college system, appliances permitted by the college to make the dorm room home-like and a cell phone for parents and the child to keep in touch. The college experience requires adjustment for the entire family but can lead to tremdous family growth.

Wow, I believe that finding the right college that fits any student is extremely important. Do your research, visit lots of campuses and them visit again. You as a student need to have that feeling that you belong at the school that you choose. Ask yourself, are there activities here for me? Will I be able to fit in and feel comfortable on campus. Most importantly, I think that you need to know whether you are ready to "go away" to school. In many instances, the hometown college or a close community college is the right fit at least until you know exactly what you want. And you can take the classes you need many times at a lower cost than going away to school. Remember, that not everyone is ready after graduation to leave home and go to college. Parents.....you need listen to your student . They want to please you and do what you want, but in the end the most important thing is that you get a good eduation and are emotionally happy.

When looking for a college visit as many schools as possible with the majors, academic levels, and even sports you desire, but when you make your final decision go with what feels right for you. Don't go for a girlfriend or for what's close. Go for what fits both your personality and atmosphere the best because that is the key to having a good college experience. Feeling comfortable with the people your around and the atmosphere your in. Good luck

Go visit with each college and make sure to ask lots of questions and talk to students, facaulty and staff if they are on campus during the time you are there. Don't be afraid to try new things once at college and have some free time just for yourself to have some fun as well!

I would tell them to apply to and to visit a variety of schools. I would tell them to keep in mind that there are potentially many schools that could satisfy their academic, extracuricular, and social needs and so they should definately weigh their options. Your college education is a big investment of both your time and money and you will get out of it what you put into it. Good luck!

make sure to always visit and if the college has a chance for the kids to have a overnight with a college student i would do it. its nice because you get to stay overnight with a college student, without your parents and get to know the college, where your going and what not. just make sure it's right for you and trust me when u visit once or more you will know that, that school is for you. YOU CAN FEEL IT!

When you are deciding upon an institution of higher learning you must take into account the facilites, faculty, staff, and students around you at all times. Ask questions, stay overninght if you're invited or asked to by the admissions office, get to know current students, email professors and respond to their inquiries about you, sit in on a class, eat a meal in the dining hall, and take a lesson from a music faculty member if offered! Pay close attention to how you're being treated, success in college relieves heavily on relationships that you build during your undergraduate career. You want to feel welcome, appreciated, and most of all you want everyone to have an interest in YOU! This is one of the most important decisions in your life and you want to prepare yourself for success.