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If I could go back the number one thing I would tell myself is that there is little room for error. Also in most classes you only obtain four grades and each of those grades need to count. Lastly I would make sure I had a relationship with a consuelor whom could advise me.

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Go where you feel comfortable and you can afford.

I WOULD ADVISE THE PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO VISIT A FEW DIFFERENT CHOICES AND SPEAK TO EACH ABOUT THE MAJOR OR PROGRAM THE STUDENT WANTS. I WOULD SAY PART OF MAKING THE BEST OF THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE IS BEING INVOLVED AND MAKING NEW FRIENDS.

There are four very important factors that contribute to making a decision about a college or university. Academic performace, location, extra-curricular interests, and financial requirements. Students would want to pick a place in which they will be able to receive a quality education that would prepare them for a career in the field of their choice. The college or university should be close enough to family so that you can receive assistance from parents or other family members. The college or university should also be within your capabilities financially and a place with activities present that you would enjoy.

That no matter what obstacle you are faced with to never lose focus of your main goal and reach your goals!

The advice I would give to parents and students about finding the right college for them would be to not let the distance of your school and hometown deter you from making what could be a great decision. Although it would be hard at first, you will eventually make friends and have a great time. As far as making the most of your college experience, my advice would be to try new things. Whether it be attending clubs or associations, greek life, intramural sports or an on campus job, you'll never know whether you'll like something unless you try! My senior year in college, I tried-out (for the second time) as an entertainment anchor for our on-campus news show. I ended up getting the postition! Not only did I learn a lot about the field of news and reporting, but I also had to learn how to produce my own show. In the end I treasure the experience that I had. I met many great people, learned that I could overcome my fear of speaking in public, and that I could do well in something that I had never tried before. The experience was priceless.

Take your time, and make sure you think about this very large decision.

The best advice that I could give to parents and/or students trying to find the right college is to just go with your gut feeling. I knew when I was little that I wanted to go to LSU and knew I would have to make exceptional grades to get in. I worked very hard throughout high school, so that I would be accepted into LSU and would receive the TOPS Scholarship Award. If there is a university you have dreamt of going to, go for it! Don't let money be the reason for not going where you want to go. There are always scholarships and financial aid available to help you!

The best way to pick the right college for you is always to visit. By visiting, you can decide whether you'd enjoy the climate, the environment, the campus size, any of the major factors that can make or break your college experience. If you don't visit prospective colleges, you could end up unhappy with your choice. Once you start college, the best thing to do is to make new friends. College is where most people make the majority of their lifelong friendships. The best way to do this, especially if you're shy, is to participate in campus sponsored activities. Most colleges offer a lot of these during the first weeks of school in order to aid in the adjustment period. They REALLY do help!! But most of all, the best way to make college the best 4 (or 5!) years of your life is to simply be yourself. After all, if you don't be yourself, who else is going to?