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College should be a great and memorable experience for every student. Some advise from me would be to make a list of all the colleges the student would like to consider and do some research on each one of them, writing down certain points about them. Some points could include costs, availability of student organizations, size, location, etc. The student should then eliminate a few of the choices to come down to about three or four final choices. The student should then apply for those colleges and, if accepted, begin looking for financial aid if needed. The last thing a college student wants to be focusing on and stressing about all year is how they are going to pay for the next semester. Living on campus is also something every student should consider because it helps one get more involved on campus because it is their home while in school.

Think of your pocket book. You don't have to spend outragious amounts to go to a good school. Close to home is a good idea also.

Visit the schools, Work on time management

I would advise students to not just pick a University because their parents or friends said it was a good one. They should do their own research and find out it it is the reight place for them. They should also know ahead of time what career field they want to go in. It will make the process of choosing a college alot easier. Parents shouldn't push their children to go to college if it is not something that they don't want to do. They should let their children find their own path and encourage them to steer tin the right direction. Students should enjoy themselves while in college while at the same time staying focused and goal-orientated. Have fun and do your best in college.

Make sure you do your research.

Take many campus visits also over night ones, sit in classes, meet professors, talk to other people in different backgrounds and hear their school experiences, make sure its in a good town w/ good surroundings, If you can drive to school, you should gets you more familiar w/ the area and city. Make friends...thats a plus. Make sure the finicial aid office knows what there doing besides you have to go there at least 3 times a year. Make sure the food places are ok (Dining Hall) Because meal plans are required some times up until you are a Senior. The Dorms...find a college that offer nice dorms... The only problem is hopeing you have a good roommate UGH sucks right. And for parents Just encourage your childs decision making and don't force them to go to a school they don't wanna attend. They have to be there for 4 years and you don't so just let them make there own decicions besides thats apart of the beggining of college life. Also just be sure to keep a little money in there pockets and gas in there tanks thts my only advice.

I would say consider all of your options and factors: money, programs, room and board..etc ad pray about it. God will lead you in the right direction. I think you should visit the college to see first hand if it is for you or not. for me, that made it for me because i felt right at home.

I would start looking early as a student, and I would start saving for college early as a parent

I have different aspects on what to look for when choosing a college, as well as how to make the most of the college experience due to the fact that I not only have the role of a full-time student, I am also a wife and a mother. As a wife and mother I do advise the younger generation to choose education before family since both take so much of your time and effort, but I also encourage other mothers to go back to school, it is not too late. I have certainly worked hard on making the most of my college experience by joining clubs and study groups and making sure that I get what I am contributing so much of my time and money towards?an education. As a parent, I advise finding a college that has plenty of clubs and activities to keep the students involved and excited about their futures. Choosing the right social environment is important so that the student does not get into trouble and stray from their studies. Always remember that college is a choice, so one must take advantage of the time and money spent in order to be truly successful.

Try to make sure that the college matches your child's interests on several different levels--that way the bases are covered if they change degree plans. Visiting "the top 5" colleges that interests your child is important because, when they visit, they can get the feel and atmosphere of the campus, students, faculty, facilities, etc. Reading about a particular campus gives a good idea of what the school is about--but being there really puts all the important factors into greater prespective.

MAke sure that both you and your child like the university and are comfortable with the university.

The most advice I would give parents and or students into making their college experience worth while would be to take a tour over the campus. Also to check into the activites that might tickle your fancy, and to be involved with cultural things as well as non cultural things. Take your freshman year to view the ways of operation on campus and find things that best suit you. Sign up for scholarships and grants. Do your fafsa as early as you possibly can you do not want available financial aid to be held up under any means necessary. Do not be afraid to speak up for what you believe in or what you want. College is full of different people do not feel bad if you go unnoticed, it's rather normal. College is all in what you make it. Get to know new people, you would be amazed at what you have in common with people you don't know.

I would advice parents and/or students about finding the right college that fits into their budget and a school that has a good college life on campus.

take tours of the campuses and talk to current students

Firstly, I would check to make sure the students choice of a major is offered at the college in which they plan to attend. Not all majors are offered at all colleges. Also see what college offers the most financial aid or scholarship packages. This can be an important step if money is a problem. Though the choice of college shouldnt be solely based on just this it can really help to narrow down the choices. Parents check out the dorms and see if this is somewhere where you would want your student to stay and feel comfortable. Students and Parents make sure to take college tours of the final choices so you can see up close what the facilities look like and also interact with the staff to see if they are friendly and helpful. Ask questions!!!! Students do not be afraid they are their to help you out. And last but certainly not least make sure You Have FUN at whichever college you choose but dont forget the BOOKs must become your first priority! Get involved in organizations, make sure professors know your name, stay on top of your studies and you should be FINE!! =-]

Make sure that you are going to fell comfortable in your University...and that all finacial aid is taken care of before you attend the University.

The best thing when looking for a college "home" is to put what is most important to you first. No matter if that's the social environment or academics first. No two people will choose the same college for the same reason. Everyone is different and make choices according to their own needs. Another good thing when choosing a college is to NOT choose a college based on just the amount of finacial aid you're offered, because even though things you need are being paid for that doesn't mean that you will be most happy at that particular school. Sometimes you just have to go with your "gut feelings" about choosing the right college or university

The time and effort that goes into finding the right college may seem overwhelming and never ending but, in the end it will all pay off.