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Find the right college that has your major. Be sure that you visit the college ( take a college tour). Talk to people, alumni, etc. apply for financial aid and apply for scholarships and grants as best you can and do it early. When you get to school, make sure your stuff is straight, you do not need any surprises. Do not stall on doing homework: this is not high school. Use your time management wisely. Peer pressure is really heatic, stay focused. Above all, have fun.

I would advise parents and students to keep two things in mind when selecting a college. The first thing to be aware of is the cost of the college, relative to the value of the education. While everyone would love to attend an Ivy League school, most simply cannot afford it, even with scholarships and loans. An important thing to remember is that an education you cannot afford doesn't help you much. Secondly, I would advise students to become familiar with the colleges, so that they can make a wise decision about which school is right for them. A college will be a student's home for the next four years, so it is important to choose a college where he or she feels at home. I firmly believe that in order the get the most out of the college experience, you must be willing to give it your full dedication. Your college experience and education will only be as good as you make them. You have to be prepared to work hard and long to ensure that when you graduate, you have gotten the best education possible. Noone can succeed for you, you must do it yourself.

My advice to a parent and/or student would to be sure you are doing what you came to school for. Most students get caught up in the social life and freedom of being away from parents and forget the real reason they are in school, which is to learn and grow to become the best possible person ther can be. However, too much studing and planning can lead to a social handicap that would hender a persons ability to adjust and interact with different personalities. My advice is to study hard, work hard, and grow great friendships out side of your high school buddy that will always be there.

I am very proud to have chosen the school I did choose. Any advice I would give to students on picking the right college is to pick because it is a right fit for you. Look into the activities and programs that your choice offers and see if you could see yourself being apart of that environment. Parents should not pressure their children in picking a school because it could backfire and end up being the being mistake of their children's life. To fully enjoy your college experience you should join clubs to meet new people. There are over 180 club and organizational opportunities at my school. Just picking one activity will bring you closer to meeting new people. studying hard is also key to keep up your gpa. But also remember that you have to relax at some time so don't make your whole college experience about work. Picking the right college for you will be difficult but when you choose that school you will know it's right for you and you will be completely comfortable in that environment.

I would say to find a school that best fits your personality. You must visit some of these schools because just what you see on-line may not be enough. Check for safety measures, try out the food, and ask questions from not only the administration and professors but most importantly the students that currently attend that particular school.

There is no perfect school for anyone. Everyone has to find something that they most like about the schools they are looking at. Be patient when searching for the right school because college determines what you may be doing for the rest of your life. I also want to say not to be discouraged or intimidated by anything or anybody that you may see at a particular. There are obstacles all around us. We must see those obstacles as something we know we can achieve and once we do it, we can all look back and smile and say "Ive accomplished the unthinkable."

Choosing the right college it has to be a choice that the student makes . They cannot make there college choice based on the decisions of their friends, or girlfriend/boyfriend. In addition, students should not follow the dreams of there parents, just because there parents went to a certain school does not mean that is a fit for the child. The students should make the choice for themselves, based on what they want and need in a school, because the choice of a college is a important one that can effect someone forever. Moreover, going to campus visits is highly recommended. Students may find what they are looking for when they go and visit different schools. Once a student has made a decision in what school they want to attend, then they should make an effort to make there college years the best experience of there life. When students descend on to college campuses, many times they are lost at what to do, are often shy, and get lost in the crowd of busy campus life. To make college a memorable time the students need to find the right group of people whom they fit in with and feel comfortable.

Go whever you feel comfortable at. The environment. Try no to go to a school where you know that you might be bored because you have a tendancy to do make the wrong decisions when you're bored

I would tell parents to let their kids decide what school they want to go to. The students will be the one attending, so they should pick a school that they like. Students should have fun to relieve the stress that classes may bring. Once you learn how to balance your schedule, the rest is easy. Make sure to keep your grades up.

Its not really about the college but about the person you are. You could go to any college and have a great experience if you allow yourself to open up to those around you. This go back to the two saying"life is what you make it" and "you get out what you put in". Overall , go in postive and watch how much you get out of it.