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To me finding/chosing the right school for a student looking for higher education is obviously situational, based on that person. The advice I have to offer is quite simple... The student and the parents should find it affordable (to their needs), academically and socially equal (there should be a happy medium), find the school that fits your size preference (larger versus smaller), make sure the schools you are applying to in have the opportunites that you are interested in for extra curricular activites. But mostly look for a school who is willing to help you should you need it, professors that love their jobs and students who love being there, because chances are, you will too. Look for something that will challenge you...that is the only way one can excel in anything they chose to do. If its too easy, its not worth it; if its too hard, you'll be too stressed out; but if you find it just right for you (challenging yet fun) you'll find yourself excelling in everything you want and more. Good luck, and never give up on your dreams...making them come true is up to you.

My advice to parents and/or students trying to find the right college would be to visit as many schools as possible. It is important to make sure that the student feels comfortable in the surroundings. My advice would also be to look at the academics and make sure that they are what the students and/or parents are looking for. Thus far, my college experience has been one that I will never forget, because of the friends and education that I have gained from attending college. The professors have always been extremely helpful when I have had a question.

first look at if your child wants to go close to home, far or right in the middle. Then if they want a big school with big classrooms, or a small school with a smaller student to teacher ratio. Think about the weather, how safe is the campus, what surrounds the campus. the most important how is the school when it comes to your major, does the school have a good program. try no to worry about how big or small are the dorms, or if you have your own bathroom, that doesnt give you your education.

First thing's first. You have to face reality, meaning you might not get accepted into the college you've been wanting to attend you're whole life and that's ok. To me, the important thing isn't what college you attend, it's more what you do to make the best out of that college. You have to go into college with a whole new game plan because it's not like high school. If there was a word to represent college it would definitely be "responsibility". No one is going to hold your hand the whole way through, it's all on you and that's the significance of it. How much time and work you put in is what you're going to get out. But college doesn't have to be all work and no play, I personally like the quote, "study hard, party hard" only if you actually stick to it. This doesn't mean study the whole day then go out and party causing yourself to forget the entire material you just studied. It means, study hard and reward yourself with your accomplishments. Work hard, don't stress, have fun. It's COLLEGE!

Look for a college that fits your personality. Look for a place where you feel comfortable, where you can learn without having to worry about your place getting broken in to or if you'll get lost walking to your next class. Look for professors you care if you're happy with your classes and if you're actually learning something. Don't worry some much about what you should do with your life, you should enjoy what you chose as a major not because of how much money you'll be able to earn but that you have a passion for it. And don't worry even if you make a mistake, school is always there, besides two degrees look better then one.

Finding the right college can be tough. The best thing that a student can do is visit every school they can with an open mind. Your choice should not be influenced by parents, relationships, or friends. This will be your home for the next 4+ years and you should enjoy the atmosphere that you will be in. When you step onto a campus, you should know that it is the right one right away. The best advice that I can give an incoming student is college is what you make of it. Simply, if you do not want to be successful or have a social life, that is your choice only. No one can make you go to your classes or go above and beyond the requirements for an assignment. No one can make you talk to people or be sociable. This newfound responsibilty can sometimes be hard for a student that has been helped for years by their family and high school friends. It is hard to realize that you have the ultimate say in how your life will turn out. Your life and success is your sole responsibilty.

I would recommend looking at several things. First you want to look at class size, if you would rather be in a small class or large class. I would look at the reputation of the program at that university/ college that your interested in and what kind of opportunities students graduating from that program are receiving. Location is also key to look at. I personally chose my University based on it's location because I am from a very small town and have never, before graduating from high school, experienced being in a large city and felt very uncomfortable with the idea. The only way I feel to make the most out of your college experience is to get out and about on campus. Interact with new people, experience different things you may be unfamiliar with, and just open your mind up to new ideas. When I started out my freshmen year, I tried to do something new every day, even if it was as little as trying a new food in the dining hall. From living in the dorms, there wasn't really a day that went by where I didn't meet someone new. Carpe Diem!

I would tell them that finding the perfect college is the most important thing. If you don't feel like your college is like a second home then there is no way the student will succeed!

As a student, let it be where you feel comfortable, where you feel like you can possilbly grow as a person and where you can live. As a parent, though you may want only the best for your child, college for most is a once in a lifetime experience lasting 4-8 years. This is where your child will make lifetime friends and have some of the best and worst experiences. Remember when you were in your late teens and early twenties, the way you were and needed your freedom and understanding from parents, give that to your children.

Location, location, location.