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The advice that I would give to parents and students as they are trying to find the right school to attend is to see what that school has to offer you and ask God if it is his will for you to be there because God will show you where he wants you to be if you ask him. And if its God who does it the n you know you will be in the right place and have the best education you can and have the most fun ever.

I would let parents and students know that in order to enjoy thier college experince they have to be financially and mentally ready. That was one of the issues I had when i first started school. To make most of the your college experience try not to stress over small stuff, choose your friends wisely, and just live your life to the fullest while your enrolled.

I would advise them to get to know their child... I have always believed that some students DO NOT need to leap from high school straight to college. Many young ppl need a year to mature at home so they can obtain a better understanding of the impact of college w/o wasting all the time, money and effort needed to get in and out. Four years can easily become a draged out expericed... that can other wise be avoided. College is expensive and it is very critical to finish with plans following graduation... with the burden of a college loan weighing down on you.... it is only wise to really have your child think about the entire situation before setting them in a world that could possible lean to debt and incompletion. College should be one of the best times of your life... but the facts should be weighed and the students should NOT be left in the dark about the truths and after maths that come with all the so-called excitment!

When I chose the institution or college that I would attend to continue my education, I considered three key factors which were the following: Spiritual Life, Educational Programs, and Financial Affordability. The spiritual life was important to me because of my personal religious beliefs that I hold higher than any other thing because they are what sculpted my morals and values. The educational programs were important to me because I wanted to get the best background education into my major or area of study so that I could enter graduate school prepared. Lastly, financial affordability was important to me because if I could not pay for the schooling then nothing would happen. I looked for a college that gave me the best scholarship so that I wouldn?t have to force my parents to pay too much money. I used these factors and they helped me tremendously and I have not regretted my choice since.

The success of your future will always depend on how much you are willing to sacrifice for its success. All colleges have to offer are differnt color doors to get to the other side of the acedemic journey, but whats found on the other side can only be determined by you.

To parents; Never push your child into a school that you want her or she to go to. College is a opportunity for a young person to be optimistic and somewhat responsible for their destiny. Parents should encourage their children to look into schools that interest them. Parents should also never limit their child to in state schools. Sometime college is the only time for students to explore other places. Why not do it when your young. Be open minded and be sure to visit many campuses before selecting one. To student; Overall , college is what you make it, so make the best of it. Dont get caught up in the hype too much that your grades drop. Find a balance between business and pleasure. Be open minded, and stay active on campus! Like they say, college is the best years of your life! So live it up! (but study too) lol

Research as much information possible about the schools being considered. It is important to know which schools offer what. Also, do not shoot down your child's opinion of what school they want to go to. Look at the things they have to offer. As far as making the most of your college experience, the fun does not come to you. You have to make the most of it, no matter what school you go to. Studying is definitely important to. These four years of college really helps you in the future. So make new friends, dont be shy, have fun, study hard and keep a good GPA.

The best advice I could offer to parents of college hopefuls would be to communicate with their children. Parents must balance offering them both the freedom to pursue a specific college (and degree), which will enhance and shape their passion in the field of their choice, along with practical boundaries which they can live by in order to find the appropriate setting which cultivates their growth. A supportive parent not only offers financial assistance but guidance through what can easily be a frightening and/or stressful transition from home to an unfamiliar environment. When a young person knows his/her parents are supportive as they acknowledge his/her own choices he/she will be less likely to rebel and more likely to be encouraged to stay focused on his/her goals. College life can be extraordinarily overwhelming sometimes yet parents can help by being available to listen and offer the positive support their children may need. College life is not simply books and tests but includes the potential learning experiences which encompass a mosaic of facets which detail important life skills from: relationships, finances, time management, and workload, balanced by approriate relaxation techniques; each critical to the maintainenance of health.