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I would tell myself that college isn't scary and to have faith that Mount St. Mary's University is definitely the school for me. I would tell myself to be more open during college orientation and participate more. I would say that living at school will be a fun new advanture and a chance to grow on my own. I would also encourage myself to be more social and to join more volunteer organizations early rather than waiting. I would also push myself to apply for more scholarships so that the worry of paying for loans does not distract me from my schoolwork and social life at college. I would tell myself to go to more social events even if my good friends do not that way I will meet more people. I would remind myself that college is another chapter in my life and that I should take it seriously like I did with high school. It's a fresh new start that is fun and exciting. Always have a positive open mind and remain faithful that you will find ever lasting friends at school. Calm down and relax. It's a lot easier than you think.

As a high school senior, I wish there was someone would have told me to dream BIG! At that time I was overwhelmed by how many schools there were to choose. They all seemed to offer the same things, but were different locations and different sizes. More importantly, they were different prices. I was also strongly influenced by the fact that I was hoping to play a sport in college. With this hope I somewhat limited myself. I love the school that I go to, and I think it was the right choice for me but sometimes I wonder where I would have gone had I not limited my options. Right now I go to a very small school, in the middle of nowhere, but what if I had gone to a school that was buzzing with life in the city? Or a big school with a real football team you see on ESPN? Or a prestigious ivy league school? I wish I had someone tell me to apply to some of those dream schools that seemed out of reach, because it turns out, they might have been in reach but I was too scared to find out.

If I were to tell myself back in High School something about life in college, I would say that it would be an experience that is unforgettable. Not only that, but to keep your mind open to the poissibilities. It WILL get better than what it has been, becasue yoiu get to do things that you don't really get to do in High School. As of righ now, you may be feeling played by the Status quo, do to the fact that you're not fitting in with the croud, but it's ok. It will get better once you step into college. What other option is there then to go to college? If you were to not even go to college, it would be very hard to find a job that will fit your needs. Don't just settle for what you have now. Go to college, the future is looking very bright.

To whoever who is searching for a future school is that never doubt a school because the presentation of the school is not your flavor. The presentation of the school can be totaly different from the school enivorment. Also that the first choice is not allows the best choice

VIsit as many schools so you have a feel for them. It helps to know how well you like the campus before you comit yourself to being there.

As 'college' continues to become an integral aspect of any American's formation as a person, one of the most important things to consider when selecting colleges is retaining and fostering the student's integrity. However exciting college can be, however new its experiences and invigorating its extracurricular activities, it is not prudent for a family to send a student to a college based on superficial assessments. No doubt the quality of the environment, the finesse of the dining halls, or the variety of the activites are important -- but too often, ultimate decisions are based on these peripheral factors. What matters most is knowing the students end goal in attending college. It never turns out to be enough if the student attends merely 'for a degree.' The classes, professors, activities, all lose their flavor when the 'ultimate' is left out of the recipe. A student, knowing a basic purpose from the start, will be able to more fully invest herself in the classroom and around campus when she has a sense of her purpose. This purpose must always usurp the peripheral factors and become the focal point: to broaden one's horizons in order to help make a better world.

First, take a deep breath. It's an exciting process if you allow it to be. To put it simply, in order to make the most of this search and the college experience consider a wide variety of options, ones that will be a good fit without being a financial burden. Remember, every school is a good school, and most of the experience has to do with the location and setting of the school: city or country, big or small, etc. Be picky and ask questions! Don't attend a school for a particular program or club or sport; go for the full package. I could give you all the advice in the world, but part of the fun is taking the ride and enjoying the college experience for what it is - totally frightening but unbelievably exciting!

Students - The only advice I would give is follow your heart. Go to the college that you feel will give you the best experience overall. Try not to focus on what everyone around you is telling you to do, but do what is best for you. You know yourself more than anyone else around you does. And parents, you've had your child for 18 years. You want them to be the best person they can be, and you want them to succeed. But let this decision be theirs. Let them know your opinion, but try not to force anything on them. It's their life. Let them be who they want to be. I promise you that they will be able to succeed on their own. You raised them well. Be proud.

In order to find the right college, you have to plan campus tours with the colleges you might be interested on. Ask questions about classroom sizes, equipment, and everything that will affect your experience while you attend that school. Ask if you can attend some of the classes to see if you like it. If it feels right for you then it might be the right college for you but do not only follow your insticts, sometimes you have to try it to see if you like it. If you do not like the school you attend then you will not get the most out of it. College is to get a good education and to be prepared for the job of your dreams but it does not mean you do not have to have a life and a great experience.

Be very thorough in your search for the college that you attend. It's a decision that should not be taken lightly because it's easier to stay at one college than transfer every other year to another school. Take visits to the campus, talk to current students there, get as much literature as you can on that institution so that you can make an informed decision when applying there. A lot of colleges want you to come to their institution, it's money for them. But, they do offer a great opportunity to get a great education. Yes you are paying a great amount of money, but it is worth the education that you will receive in the four years you're there. Take your time, think about it, pray about it and you'll be able to decide on the perfect school for you and your goals.