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If I could tell myself anything about the college process, I would say calm down and make the right choice for you. During high school, there's pressure to do things that will get you into college. And while things, like doing well in classes and participating in extracurriculars are important, be careful that you don't lose yourself in the process. Make time for things you enjoy and make friends along the way. When applying, keep in mind that school isn't everything. It's very important, but in 10 years, no-one will care what you got on the SAT's or how many AP classes you took. Don't worry about what your friends are doing, if they are truly your friends, distance is irrelevant. Don't let anyone talk you into a school where you know you won't be happy. It won't be easy, but in the end it will be worth it. When you walk into your dorm room for the first time and begin to meet people, the entire process becomes a thing of the past, and all you are looking forward to is a new adventure.

Space out your schedule so that you have time to absorb the information from your classes. Use time at the school to get class work finished. Find better time management habits, all classes have different expectations, rules and deadlines.

Think thoroughly before choosing your college. Dig deep by researching each school, each major, costs, etc. Get in touch with all your peers and important persons regardless of where you go to college. Do not procrastinate, study hard, and save well!

The lessons I collected during my freshman year of college I wish to pass unto future bound college students. Before making a final decision regarding colleges, students must ask themselves what the college offers them rather than what they offer the college. Important things to include but not limited to are, the size, the location (city or suburb), and what if any extracurricular activities are important. The college should fit like a glove according to their personality and their chosen major. The student shouldn't have to alter their lifestyle according to the school instead, it should feel like a second home embracing a smooth transition. To get the full college experience, students need to excel both socially and academically but how? Socially, students must GET INVOLVED! Freshman year is the ideal year to start because everyone is open to make friends! Some advice academically, study for tests! This seems simple enough but it's much more difficult when you are living with close friends. One way to merge the two is gathering a study group which will benefit both aspects. After getting settled in, students must be able to manage their time, keeping a balance of school and friends.

College is a major milestone in one's life. Therefore, prospective students and their parents must research their choices carefully before making their final choice. The college of their choice will shape the next few years of their lives and that cannot be changed. Finding the right college involves researching facts as well as opinions from students that are currently enrolled there. A major part of finding the right college would be the major the student is looking for. I chose a major that was not offered in many colleges. Therefore, I did not have many options when coming to choose a college. Students can still make the best of their years at college by having a positive outlook even during the toughest times. I encourage parents to realize that attending college is not easy and can be very difficult and to talk to their children about it. The best advice would be to work hard because it is well worth it in the end!

My advices for you and your parents are you should always forcus on the things you are looking for. For example, financial matters, environment, diversity, and of course your major. You have consider the amount each college give you to attend and what you can afford. If you live close to the campus, then do not consider living on campus because that is a waste of money. You must learn to study and at the same time have fun. Join some activities at college and make new friends that could last for a life time.

Go to state school, private school is not worth the debt.

I would strongly advise you to visit every school you want to go to and make sure you talk to students and falculty about the school. Also, look up passing rates of students in schools to make sure you are going to a school that will give you a beneficial education. When you go to college make the best of it. Be yourself and join alot of activities so when those stressful tests come along you will have support from friends and a place to go just to relax and cool off some steam.

Look for a place that offers the program you want first, then visit and see how the school feels. You need to be comfortable on the campus, but if they can't teach you what you want to learn, there's really no point.

PLease choose Majors in which you have genuine interest.

There are a lot of advantages to a small school. I've attended two. However, if given the choice I wish I had gone to a large state school. I would not have had to transfer when I decided to switch majors and I'm now in a lot of debt that I would have been able to avoid if I had gone to a state school. I also would have gotten to experience a lot more social networking and things as simpe as sporting events.

Safety on and off-campus, extracurricular activities such as sports, big or small school, professors - do they have a good quality teaching skills?

My advice is to definitely visit the college campus before making your decision. Also make sure that there's no dificulty communicating with the administrators. I believe that diversity is very important because it will enhance the student's experience, academically and socially. Choose a college that suits your character and your needs, that will make you comfortable and can provide you with the most optimal help and care.

Parents, don't push students into a school that they do NOT want to go to. And students, don't listen to your parents, they are YOUr college loans so it should be YOUR decision. Do what feels right for you!

Definately go on college visits!!! i didn't do this at all and is why i am going to transfer out. and while you're visiting the school, ask lots of questions about it that would help you decide whether you like it or not, e.g. social life on campus, dorm situation, what dining hall food is like, what kids do on the weekends, etc. things that help you get a feel for the school. also, if there is an overnight option where you can sleep in the dorms, go for it! make a list of qualities you want in a school and choose schools that have what you want. when you get to college, try to be involved because that'a a good way to get to know people. it will be hard to adjust at first, but try to be involved in your school and your new life so you have a better time adjusting. also, take full of advantage of all the resources you have on your campus. importantly, balance your social and study life! if worse comes to worse and there's nothing you can do to like your school, there's always transferring.

I would encourage all students to look into, at the very least, four colleges that have the program they are interested in. Every college is different, and what might be a good college for one student may not be the best choice for another student. But if students take the time to visit and contact schools before choosing one, they may end up prefering a college that was not originally their top choice. I would also advise students to become very active in their course-work and community right away; this will help an individual develop a good sense of their environment as well as good study habits earlier on. A great way to meet new people is to join extra-curricular activities and break out of your "shell". However, students should also be able to put aside enough time to succeed in their studies, especially if they have to maintain a certain GPA or are in a difficult program. Study techniques that were used in high school may not work in college, so it's always best to try different strategies until you find one that is comfortable and works for you.

Students definitley need to research the school, the setting, and the focus. Once there they need to give it a fair chance and stick it out. It's normal to feel out of place for a while. Parents need to consider costs, it definitley makes a difference. Another aspect to consider is distance from home, are you close enough that you can get picked up every weekend if needed, or are you okay with being a plane ride away? Students need to consider which school is best focused on what they want for their future. Remember, it's not all about partying. There will be parties at every school but they get old and there are much more important things. Never choose a school solely for that purpose.

Visit the schools more than once and really pay attention to what life will be like outside of classes because that is where most of your time is spent. look into the location as well because where you are plays a big role in your happiness, social life, job and travel.

In order to find the right college for you, I believe it is important to understand what kind of community the school is in and around the school. Every student feels comfortable in a different environment and luckily, every campus is different as well. It is a good idea to know the size of community and what kinds of activities are done in the area. No matter what your academic situation is, your community can directly affect it in both negative and positive ways. In your community there should be attributes which can stimulate learning. While getting to know the community around the college you should consider a good balance of resources which can be used in academic and non-academic activities. While it is important to focus on academics, it is equally important to focus on what you will do when you don't have school work to do, and sometimes, what you will do instead of school work.

Finding the perfect college is nearly impossible, however I truly believe that college is what you make of the experience. Anyone can achieve anything they set their mind to. With an optimistic and motivated attitude, any school can prove to an amazing place where one is able to gain an education of a lifetime. College is one of the best times of one's life because it is full of new experiences and it can undoubtedly be life changing.