Daniel
Look for a school that fits your personality, don't base your decision soley on what you think the school can do for you in the long run. If you do that then you won't be fully into the experience and it won't beneift you in the long run anyways.
Clint
Make sure to determine what you're going for by first defining the lifestyle you want to live, then learning from someone that has that lifestyle, then do what they do. Do NOT listen to your guidance councilor when they ask, "What do you want to do?" That is the question that traps people into a lifestyle that they may not want. Make sure to first define the life you want. Pick your path based on that. Keep in mind that college is not necessary for success. Most highly successful people did not go to or finish college.
Cory
Just think about what you want to do in life and than look at the best college for it. Do not make a choice based upon where freinds from high school are going because you will make friends at college and I guarentee that you will have a few for life.
Colton
This is a wonderful school, just get out there and have fun!
William
Visit the school. I can't put enough emphasis on this. Request as much information as possible and meet as many people as you can.
Justin
Find out the cost of the school and the scholarships they offer. Also a place that is has an easy learning environment to suceed at.
Sarah
Look at all of the possible choices and visit each campus. Make sure that you get a student's prospective of campus life and the coursework and fields of study. Also, look at the available financial aid, fastweb.com is a great tool to reasearch colleges, to find internships, and schools that match your particular field of interest. Most of all, look for a school that you will invest your future in, what you put in is what you will get out of school.
Kaitlinn
My advice to a student is to find a college that best fits you. Find the college that you think will serve you the best in satisfying your wants and needs. Its helpful to find the college that cares about your success. My advice to parents is to help your son or daughter find that college that fits them, motivate them look at all their options. As parents, you want your child to be as successful in as many ways as possible. Help your son or daughter find the college that will make them successful in life.
My advice to making the most of the college experience is to find that balance between social and academic life. Finding that balance will make college easier and enjoybale. Also, utilize the programs the college offers. College offers you programs that can help you find a new hobby, study, or find a career.
My last bit of advice for finding the right college and making the most of the college experience is to network. Networking is helpful in finding that college, getting help with your academics, and finding that career. Its an important tool that can really help you become successful in life.
Christopher
Make sure to vistit the college first before you accept your letter, talk to a lot of different student to ask them what they do and do not like about each school you plan to attend, and look into an internship or co-op program at your school to gather the experinece you need to land a job out of college. Don't ever be hasty when choosing, and know that while writing application essays is not much fun, those few hours will mean a lot to you later on when you are not stuck at a school you don't like for 2-4 years.