Laura
Go on every college visit you can. If you get a chance to attend an overnight, do that as well. The more places you experience the better you can understand where you fit.
Darsa
The name isn't as important as your child being comfortable with their surroundings. Some students like big schools where they become a number in the masses and not stand out, others like small schools where they can be an individual and learn more one-on-one with their professors. Since going to MCLA I've already done internships with Harvard and NASA, so I guess small schools work great for me.
Angelina
When looking for a school, always make sure that the school you've chosen is going to cater to what you want. That might be difficult, beause you have to take in financial considerations as well. But if you're into the night life, it might not be the best idea to go to a college in the woods.
As for making the most of the college experience, make sure to join organizations and take many longs walks around the town where your college is located. Get to know the area and the people around you.
Fayla
Theres a lot of advice to give students and parents both when looking for the right college. definately tour the campus' more than once, make sure they have everything you are looking for, find out about all the clubs and organizations on campus, talk to students who live there, get a feel for how far away from home you are and if you can handle it. see what surrounds campus. if your in a boring town with nothing to do maybe that specific school isn't right for you. make sure it has majors and minors your looking into..and ones you can possibly switch to. if you are thinking of joining a fraternity or sorority check them all out. you can never be to sure which one is right for you. and most importantly enjoy it
Dale
You first should look at what type of college are you most interested in. Do you want a 2 year college or a 4 year college. You have to see if the size of the school is what you want not to big or not small. Does the school have a good reputation and how do they look for student graduating in the area they want. How much does the cost of tuition and everything cost. Will your son or daughter have a good liveing inviorment. Are they looking for a good sports programt do they want a quiet liveing area or a stimualting fun exsiting liveing area. How far is it from your house or how far away is it from store like pharmisy, grosry store, mall, theater. You have to look in what you child wants and also do you like it.