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I believe that the student has the right to choose whatever school he/she wants to attend. I feel that when you choose a school, choose it not by how great the atmosphere on campus is, but how great the general atmosphere by its surroundings is also. It really matters alot. Thats how easy students drop out of college and end up going back home wishing they could do it ovr. I feel that college is for everyone because of economy nowdays. People just dont want to apply themselves and go for what laws now a days suggest us to do. So students choose a school that would be successful for you. Also pray about it an make sure that your maker and creator guides you to go.

Finding the right college to attend is an important decision not to be made lightly. While looking, consider the type of environment you would like to be around (rural, urban, etc), as well as which class size you prefer for learning. If possible, visit the last choices and choose wisely! Making the most of your college experience, take advantage of social activities and get involved in extra curricular activities.

What I would say to the parents and the students about finding the right college and making the most out their college experience, If your looking forward to enhancing you and your child education. If the parent is really involved and really care about there child education never just take your son or daughter/nor college word for it. Check the COLLEGE out for yourself, do some background work and also do alot of site seeing, when it come to the different colleges you and your child might be attending, because your child is pursuing their education and as well spending your MONEY. So my advice for the parent and the student is "This is your life so make it count"... make it your life and death desision because once you start you don't want to stop, you will miss the whole college experience, and the most experience you should want recieve in college is your college education.

I feel that in order to find the right college, a student must evaluate not solely their professional goals, but also their personal goals as well. It is necessary to attend an institution based firstly on your academic endeavors, but one must also focus on what type of personal growth he/she wants to experience. In order to make the best of the college experience, I feel the most important attribute to display is that of an open mind. Listening to others who are from numerous backgrounds can give you insight into aspects of life you may have never considered and can give you a different outlook on life. Having the ability to be open to growth is key because college is about finding yourself and stabilizing your morals, views, and beliefs. Also, focusing on academics is necessary in order to make it to the next level, whatever that may be. As for parents, it is important to aid your child in the process of choosing a school, but understand that he/she needs to attend a school that is right for them, not you.

There is so much more that you learn outside of the classroom at college. Your education, those it my seems expensive, in the long run will definitely be worth it.

Choose a place that you think will make you happy for the undergraduate experience. Also choose once, which makes the most sense financially, especially if you intend to attend a graduate or professional school to further your studies. Use the graduate school experience to live the ultimate dream, if it is not as accessible while applying for your undergraduate institution.

From the perspective of a sophomore at a private historically black college, I would encourage parents and students to spend several months researching colleges or universities of their interests. The best way to do this can include making use of online resources such as school websites, reading comparative analyses of colleges in books by Thomson Peterson or Kaplan, and if possible, making campus visits. By taking time to research and visit these schools, you put yourself in a better situation to choose the best college for you according to your academic, social, and/or spiritual interests. Once you enroll in college, you must realize that while you are on your own and away from home, it is solely up to you to stay focused with classes and not allow life's distractions such as peer pressure to pull you out of college. Thus, it is important that you establish a balance between your academic, social, and spiritual life because this is what will determine your overall success in college. This balance can be made quite easy by not only establishing a network with college officials, but also by making your net work for you in whatever way you see fit.

Do as many campus visits as possible. Speak to as many people who have attended as possible. Research, Research, Research!

Make sure the area is one that will be friendly to your child/yourself. Many colleges may be accepting but the surrounding area may be totally different than what your used to. Remember that when you go to a college your also going to a new area, which is just as important as your college choice.

Do your research prior to your senior year of high school. Campus visits are a plus but be sure to attempt to communicate with a current student before you make a decision. Also parents should discuss with their children plans of payment options and their own personal expectations. Ultimately communication between parents and students and perspective colleges and students is key and should be an extensive process.

You. This word, without a doubt, is the most important of all that I can give to those who wish to make intellegent choices about college. The college experience is about finding yourself, not only in terms of ideological, political, and career affiliations, but also in terms of determining what your purpose is in a world FULL of college students and graduates. You must know (or at least be willing to discover) who YOU have been in the past, who YOU are now, and ultimately, who YOU want to become in the future. With that said, the only advice I can give is to focus on that three-letter word, and know that it makes all the difference in your college and life experiences.

I would suggest spending a week on the campus. See want the campus looks like mid-term and assess the demeanor of the student body, the range of activities both academic and extracurricular, and the conveinence of shopping, entertainment, educational resources, and grocery stores. Also it is good to see what the weekends are like on campus and off. Becoming at least vaguely familiar with the city is a great way to make friends and stay safe.

I would advise students to first know what the want to major in and then go from there. There are so many wonderful schools in the United States in which I am very proud to be an American and have this opportunity to explore my dreams as they will also have to explore theirs. I would also inform the student to not to be in a rush when looking for that college that they feel in good for them but to take their time and do a lot of research and then once they feel comfortable about what they are looking for to go on and apply. Make sure they do their reach to make sure that college have what they are wanting to study.

Do not find a college based on peers and family. Follow your heart, follow your dreams. Try to put it into a realistic term, but only use it as a trainning tool to help you expidite your progress. Never deny yourself of your dreams. Again, you are making the choice of a lifetime so choose wisely. Explain your decision to your peers and family. Have them completely listen to your opinion and vice versa. Let them know that this is your future and though you value their opinons, you have to make this decision yourself. Parents, its the begining of adulthood. Let them find themselves, guide them, but do not force them. Remember, this is the start of their independance. Listen to what they have to say. Try to understand, and if you can't, then its time to learn about your child, you have a limited amout of time before the world is introduced to them. Don't overreact. Relax. Its not the end of the world. It's the beginning of your teen's future!

The best advice that can be given to any college student is that education comes first. College is a time for error, evalution and improvement. Take the time to exprience all three! The parties and all the fun will still be there after you study.

Encourage your child to visit the colleges in which he/she is interested. At those colleges, let your child interact with the students on his own, to see if he/she can picture himself at the institution and apart of its student body. They will be there for 4 years (in a perfect world), so its important that they feel comfortable there.

I would say do your research and make sure that you travel different schools to see which one fits you the best. I would also say that it is good to get away from home, while it may be hard getting away from home and growing up is essential to becoming an adult. The last thing I would say is it's very important to live on campus freshman year. There is no year like freshman year. This is the year were you meet the majority of friends throughout your college career, and the year that molds you the person you will eventually be.

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Consider the culture, community, and prestige of the college almost as much as you consider its academics. The role a college has in developing you into adulthood is crucial; choose a college whose values reflect who you seek to become. The reputation of your school can give your degree weight equivalent to those with higher academic ratings. The prestige of a school - as well as the prominence of its alumni - can open more doors than a good GPA. Also, choose a school where you can foster strong relationships with your professors. Often times you will be learning from serious scholars in their respective fields and it behooves you to learn as much from them as possible (their recommendations are also critical for postgraduate school). Finally, a school where there is a sense of shared community and family is paramount. Go where relationships grow.

Find what it is that you want to learn about and have a career in. Find the school with the best reputation in that area and resources to help you succeed.