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Students, pick your college based on if they offer your desired major and try to couple it with an envioronment that you wouldn't mind living in and you feel you could be successful in. Remember if you want to go to school it should never come down to money being the determining factor; there are enough scholarships, grants, and loans to get any one into any school every year.

The advice I would give students and parents about finding the right college is that they should not just focus on the academic appeal of a paticular collge, there is more to college than prestige. A college you choose should teach students real world experience and a college should teach students to have an open mind with any subject or topic. A college experience should be meaningful. College is a privilege that not everyone can enjoy, therefore, those of us who have the opportunity to go to college, need to make sure we take as much of that college in, as we can. I recommend joining clubs and organizations. I recommend getting to know the campus and activities that are taking place. I also recommend getting to know other students, especially one's you wouldn't normally speak to.

get involved. go to class. meet people, know what you want to do and get into it. college is THE time to do that

The best advice I would give to parents or students about finding the right college, and making the most of it is to do your research, find a school that's not too far away, but also not right at home, that fits your budget and has a good program for you or your son or daughter to study (depending on what they want to study). I would advise looking for a school that some of your friends or your childs friends might be going to, because it is much easier to acclimate to the college environment when you can do so with a friend at your side. As I said earlier, I would advise looking for a school that is close, but not too close. That allows freshmen to start feeling independant, yet the parents are close enough to be able to come visit and can help out if need be. You are also more likely to see some people from your home town at these schools as well.

My advice would be to visit the colleges during the school year to see if that is the atmosphere you would like to live in as well as check available courses and programs of study to match your career goals.

Choose the college that has the best surrounding area, the best job availability, and best program for you. You want to be happy when you are in the classroom and out of it. Do not be shy to make friends! Everyone is new and is looking for someone to hang with! I met my two new best friends my freshman year. Be out going and whatever you do make sure you are happy doing it.

I feel that the smaller the campus the more fun you as a student will have. its a more personal experience knowing that when you walk down the hall you will be able to know a couple people. i also feel that if the college of your choice has your field money shouldnt stop you because the end result is your dream job and that is what should motivate anyone to push harder and thrive for success. when it comes down to it, meet as many people as you can, the friends you meet in college are the ones that will last a life time. i personally will never forget the times i have has thus far in college, the sporting events, the dances everything makes studying that much easier because you know that at the end of the day your one step closer. Never over stress and try to have as much fun as possible!

During campus visits, make the most of it. Visit as many departments as you can - even if the department does not immediatley appeal to you. It is possible it had options you never would have thought possible. Definitley do not hesitate to ask questions and take note of how quickly and immediatley they are answered - it can indicate how student serving the university really is. Enjoy campus visits as best you can, and if it feels "perfect" to you, it probably is the perfect place for you for your college educations. As far as the college experience, do not be afraid to meet people and join any activities that interest you. All the cliquish stuff from high school is for the most part out the door, so do not fear feeling like an outsider, get involved!

Make sure you find the right college for you. Check out multiples and make sure you find a school that is the right price range, has an environment you fit into, and has the programs that intrest you.

I would give the advice that you should know what kind of campus you want to attend and maybe have an idea of what it is that you want to study, and make sure that you have a good idea of your financial situation. Make sure you'll have enough funds to pay for your tuition, books, housing, and any other expenses you might have. If you're going to get a job, make sure that you leave yourself enough time to get your homework done. I believe that if you work hard and try to succeed, you will, no matter what college or university you end up at.