Tyffany
Take the time to look into and visit a variety of schools in order to select the one that best fits your needs. Once you have selected your school, begin applying for many scholarships. Don't be afraid to talk to the faculty and staff at your school, they are there to help you, there really is no such thing as a stupid question. Lastly, get invilved on campus, whether joining a club or study group or playing sports, it is a great way to meet people. You are there to get an eduction but take the time to let your hair down now and then, it will help you to keep stress levels down.
Doniel
Just got with the gut feeling on which college/school is the best for you. You are the only one that can choose what is best for you.
Stephanie
I believe that parents and students should start visting colleges their sophomore year. It is important to visit all types and kinds to find the best environment that appeals to the students wants/needs. Make sure to ask students on campus their opinions while on the visits who are not involved with the perspective student program. It is important to get opinions from students that are not in the process of getting you to attend. If the student is an athlete make sure they stay the night with the team and get to know them well to insure that they can get along with their potenial teammates. Be wise and take outside advise, but in the end make the decision based on what is in your best interest and will be most supportive environment for your future success.
Laura
Take time to study colleges carefully and don't be afraid to visit colleges. It's important!
Aja
I would recommend that they start as early as their freshman year to start looking at colleges and finacial information. It is also very important to stay organized and focused on each college so they do not get them mixed up. It is also nice to talk with students, faculty, alumni, community, and churches to get their perspective on the college. I also recommend that they communicate with their families as to want the student expectations and wants are as well as what their parents expectations and their wants are. In the beginning of my search, I always wanted to go to IU, Perdu, Ball State but as the search progressed I did not see myself as a student at one of these big campuses so I started search smaller and more private colleges and have found the one that works for me. Just hang in there and the dedication and hard work will pay off in the end.
Kyla
First you need to decide what your major will be. That is the most imprtant part. After that you pick a college that best fits the way you live or want to live. If you prefer to live in a quiet small town do not go to a college in a big city. When it comes to making friends, be very involved in campus activities, but the best place to find great friends (most of the time) are your neighbors in the dorms. The will be your best friends for the rest of your life.
Elizabeth
Students and parents need not only to look at the academic quality of the education at a certain college or university but look into the social aspects also. In order to succeed, a student needs to have the opportunity to broaden their horizons in life. They are able to do this through a diverse amount of social events on campus. A choice to attend a college or university should be based on the acadmics, social interaction, and the amount of help that is given on campus. Ask the advisors what the job rate is for each graduating class. How many graduates enter the work force after graduation?
Michael
Ask as many questions as posable. When you are visiting a college or just contacing it, ask every question you can think of to be able to get a good feel for the college. It is also good to have some idea of what you want before you start looking at colleges.
Britany
I would say to visit the college. you will never know what college is best for you until you have visited and spent the night.