Seth
The student and parent should both take a tour of the prospective colleges so that you can make a better and informed decision. Additionally, you should talk with as many professors as you can. I would advise at least three.
Antwon
That it should be a place that has great academics and a place to were the student can have a good social life and overall just be able to succeed in whatever they are doing.
Clinton
just do your very best an high school and get good grades. do some off-campus activities to help you get somewhere you want to go.
Chad
Tour the campus first and ask students currently attending about the activities and aspects that the University may not think to talk about.
Reneasha
Before applying to attend a college make sure you take a tour of the college and surrounding areas. Then, make sure they offer the major that will lead you in the right direction for the career you intend to pursue. So, you want have to worry about having to transfer in the long run. Since, most universities do not accept a major of transfer credits from out of state univesities. Also never ever pick a school because of its extracurricular activities, but pick it because of its academic program. Now, when you get to the college of your choice is good to get socially get involve. You should just stick to you classmates. but be friendly and have conversations with people on your way to class or to the cafeteria. Also, attending a variety of campus hosted evets will help you learn different cultures and help the school year go by faster. If you stay in your room an never go anywhere college seems like a punishment. Then, if there is nothing going on campus just take a relaxing walk or swim to enterain yourself.
Meghann
Take your time to decide if the school is right for you, don't just go because all of your friends were accepted and are going there (chances are, your friends from high school won't be your friends when you get to college). When you get there, if it isn't, you will only be disappointed, and that dosen't make for a very good college experience. When you finally make it to school, remember, you don't have to be the same person you were in high school, you can be who you want to be. And make sure that you get out there and try new things, you will get chances to meet new people, and become interested in things that you never thought you would even almost enjoy.
Taylor
Research for the field you or your child desires to enter. After that, visit the colleges to determine if the atmosphere and programs will be the best medium to achieve those goals. We're here to learn. So make sure you're learning the right stuff at the right place in the right ways.
Martha
Pick the school that just feels the most like "home."