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Find a college that shares similar ideals as your own with an environment that suits your needs. Don't settle with outdated buildings or limited activities because a school may have a good reputation. Each student has their own idea of a perfect class and shouldn't settle for anything else. And if your ideals don't fit with a partiicular school, don't dismiss it, because it will become a much bigger problem when your student is attending five classes with these ideals being implimented. If your student is liberal or religious try to find a school that reflects those characteristics where your student can feel free to discuss their opinions. There is a perfect match to every students wants/needs in their education so don't settle on a school that is 95{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} there. Your student will be spending a lot of money and time at this school, so make sure it's a place they can call home.

Pick a school that feels right to the child and that the child can grow in.

Really do your research. Go to all of the open houses and go prepared with questions that you want to be answered (and don't be afraid to ask questions!). Also, I recommend you look at all different colleges in all different areas. Really get to know how many different environments colleges are located in to find the best for you.

Make sure you visit and spend an adequate amount of time at each school you are thinking of applying to, so that you can truly get a feel for the school. Also ask tons of questions, really find out how the school functions. And don't just ask administrators or faculty, ask students, because their answer will always be the closest to the truth because faculty does not see what goes on in the daily lives of sutdents. Make sure that your decision is that one that makes you the happiest!

I would suggest to recent HS graduates to take a year off and travel or delay their college career for a semester. I am more experienced now than I was at 18 and I wish I had the knowledge to make a decision as important as college with the maturity I have now.

I started college in community college and decided to transfer to a four-year school. The experience helped me to figure out what I wanted to study and where I could pursue the type of education I wanted. I would recommend thinking carefully about what you want to major in and what type of learning environment you are most comfortable in when deciding where to transfer. For me, my stepfather was very helpful during the application proccess. I would definitely suggest working closely with your family or other adults to chose the right schools. To make the most of the college experience you have to put in the effort to develop yourself through education and make relationships with the people that can help you succeed. There are so many available resources at today's universities, even the small ones, but you have to make use of them in order for them to benefit you. Becoming more involved in my field and actually going out into the field and conducting research has been one of the most valuable experiences I have had over the course of my education so far.

Finding the right college for youself or your child is one of the most valuable investments you can make. Many new students find the partying aspect of many colleges more appealing than the quality of education. It is important to take your time to find the right school for you. A school that will fit your specific needs and offer several mediums of learning will help you understand the importance of a good education.

Make sure that the college chosen is the student's choice! I attended community college for my first two years because my family thought it was wise, but I was sad at times that I wasn't living it up on a college campus. However, I do not regret my decision because it saved me thousands of dollars in the end. I would suggest though, to choose what is right for the student, because it is them going to college there, not their parents!

The transition into college is often difficult. Schools not only offer more programming than most high schools, but they allow for more personal choice and input than students may be used to. Finding an academic niche early on in one?s college career is one of the most important things a student can do to ensure a strong academic future. Accessible teachers allow students, not only to strengthen the quality of work and studies, but to flesh out ideas about life after college, whether it is career or school related. Regardless of size, schools can provide personal relationships between students and faculty through small class size or extensive extracurricular and organizations. The academic choices that can be daunting or overwhelming to an incoming freshman are manageable when guidance from a faculty member who, not only knows the ropes at the university, but knows the student?s academic capabilities and personal interests is readily available. Countless times throughout my college experience I have seen fellow students turn to faculty, only to be pushed aside. These students, who may be struggling in a specific class or program, whose needs are not validated by the institution, lose both confidence and motivation.

I would say choose a school that is best for the major that the child is interested in and make sure to visit the school and also make sure the school is accredited and a top school to attend in the state