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Visit as many colleges and universities that are realisitcally within your budget and your child feels the need to see.

For students, it can be so difficult to know which college is the best for you until you actually attend that college. The most important steps you can take to finding the closest fit for you are (1) visiting colleges and (2) doing your research. On these college visits, tour the campus, meet some professors, and ask many questions, especially to current students. When researching schools, look for those whose values match yours, whose academic programs are strong in areas and fields that you are pursuing, and whose extracurricular activities are embedded in your hobbies and interests. For parents, it is imperative to remember that your child is not you. S/he may not like the same type of schools you would have liked. However, the most important aid you can offer in the midst of the college decision making process would be taking your child on as many college visits as possible and continually asking questions to administration, faculty, and staff at these institutions. More important, let these visits be a time your son/daughter can try out everything: large universities, small liberal arts schools, etc. Start looking broadly, then let him/her narrow the search.

Do research and visit several college campuses before you decide on the college to attend. Get a feel for the college community, visit some classes if able, sit in on a meeting, talk to professors in your prospective field of study, eat in the local cafe, and talk to some current students on campus. Find out the real deal about the college, not just what the administrators and tour guides tell you. Do your homework before you make a final decision, because this decision is the most important and most expensive choice of your life and will make a true difference in your life.

Anyone who is in the middle of the college selection process should cast a wide net as far as the types and number of schools they apply to. Once you have a field of accepted schools, it's much easier to select a college because you are already in! Also, bear in mind practical thinking when picking a college- do you like the classrooms and teachers? Is walking across campus a lot of work or does it take a long time? Also consider the climate of where your college is located. Sure, the campus looks pretty now, but will you want to walk across it when it's covered in snow over half of the school year? These things are important to consider because you likely know yourself- do you tend to sleep in late or hate walking outside in the winter? These things can make or break how you percieve your college, and they have nothing to do with academics or a social life. The main thing to keep in mind is to decide how much of a change you do (or don't) want to make when heading off to your new college!

First, pick a major that is of great interest to you. Work with counselors from local and out of state colleges and see what schools have to offer. Choose the college that best suits your interests and personality. Take time to visit as many colleges with your parents as you can, as this provided me with what choices I had and to finally make the right choice. As for the college experience, I was blessed to be able to play on the Fighting Scots Football team at Maryville College. Even though this is my second year at Maryville and I have not played in a varsity football game, I have been able to play in junior varsity scrimmages to get experience and have been told by the coaches that I will start in the Fall of 2009. The dream of attending college and playing college football for me was a dream of mine as young boy, and now that it's a reality, I couldn't be more excited. Through this experience, I've met some players that will be lifelong friends and for that I will be forever grateful. Go for it!!!! You'll be so glad you did!!!

First choose a school that fits your needs. This includes academically, socially, extracurricular activities available, and financially. Also, choose a school that has an excellent reputation for student success and job placement for students after graduation. Talk to current students, they can tell you exactly what campus life is like; pros and cons. Talk to professors about interests and ideas, it will help you get a feel for the college. Attend a class or two if applicable. Compare different schools and choose at least two that you are interested in and apply. Then try to wait patiently... Once you are accepted and start classes, get involved! Attend seminars, go to a couple of football games, become a member on student council, join a club that reflects your interests, whatever you wanna do. Take some classes that appeal to you. Learn as much as you can about not only your major but your interests as well. Meet different people, get out of your comfort zone. Make the most out of your college experience, its a short ride. Most importantly, have fun and do your best! Once you graduate, then the job hunt begins and it is a whole different ballgame.

Choose a place where you feel comfortable. Also, choose a school that you can afford. The average college graduate leaves college with a lot of student debt, and you don't want to be overwhelmed with paying back student loans while trying to find a job. Most importantly you should choose a school that offers a major that will accomodate your goals in the profession you wish to enter after graduating.

The best thing anyone can do when looking for at applying to colleges is to visit campuses. When you visit a campus you can feel the atmosphere of that college. Pick a college with an atmosphere where you feel like you belong and you're not a stranger; a campus where you fit in. Try not to dwell on the statistics a college will throw at you. Any type of college can find a good statistic about itself. If you choose a college based on statistics but feel out of place or feel like you don't belong then you wont enjoy your college experience and enjoying the college experience can be one of the many basis's for enjoying life. If, for the most part, you are enjoying yourself at college it will ne easier to learn and make the grades you need to get into grad school or find the job you want. So when you're thinking about a college make sure to visit it and base your decision on the campus atmosphere.

Choose the best school for what you want to do with your life. Once you are at that college get involved within that group. I chose my college based on my future career and it's the best place I could have picked. I love it more every day being involved in the club on campus directed towards my future career.

Do your homework and find the college that has the best fit. The quality of education will be more beneficial in the end, so take your time, visit the campus during the school year to really get the feel of the atmosphere. Don't rush, start no later than your junior year in high school to start looking around.