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Encourage your kids to experience life, take full advantage of the college tours, check out all that the surroundings schools have to offer and don't be afraid to go for it. I don't regret anything about my decision and my choice of colleges. I think OSU rocks.

Choosing a college has become a very involved, and often needlessly stressful, process. First, commit the decision to prayer. God needs to be at the center of your college decisions. Realize that college is not for everybody. College is not at all a requirement for life, although peers and magazine articles may make it sound that way. When you look at college rankings, DON'T LOOK AT THE ACTUAL NUMBER RANK OF THE SCHOOLS!!! Seriously. Those numbers come from one specific ranking system. When magazines publish college rankings, do they base them on a detailed study of your personal life and interests? Not at all. The data that goes into the ranking system is important, however. Sift through the numbers to see what is most important to you. Price is a huge factor, despite what you may have been told to the contrary. Be responsible. There is funding available for college, but it is not unlimited. I know too many students who are weighed down as an undergraduate by tens of thousands of dollars in loans. It makes it incredibly difficult to appreciate a college when it is effectively bankrupting you.

When looking for the college that ?fits? you and your student the most you have look for what makes your child happy. If he/she likes a small classroom setting then a major state university might not be the right choice for them. When it is time for your student to apply make sure they turn all application materials in on time. Application essays are also a very important and key part, so make sure these essays are reviewed by your high school guidance counselor and English teachers. Once at college make sure to become involved with as many different extra circular activities as possible, without overwhelming yourself. Balance school with fun! Joining new clubs is a great way to meet new people and make connections. College is a time when memories and experiences will be made that will last a lifetime, so make the best of it!

There are so many things to overcome when you are college bound. I would tell others who are applying for the first time to look around at several schools and make a list of the pro's and con's. It is also beneficial to take a tour of the school and talk to current students (the insider's view is the best view in the house). Heavily weigh out your options based on things like location, finances, and overall academics and activities the school has to offer. Parents involved need to listen to their son/daughter and take their opinion to heart because an unhappy student will not succeed.

Go out and visit. You really have no idea about a school until you go, visit, and check out the college atmosphere. Go to many different places and find what type of school fits your personality and expectations.

Making the most of a college experience is basically your mind set and how you are willing to be open. Every period of your life is important but college is where you develop into who you are going to be for the rest of your life. The best advice I have for anybody going into college in be yourself. Never lose yourself. Be strong and cofident and never compromise your goals. Go with your gut instincts visit college campuses and attend one that just feels right to you. Don't go to a certain college for your friend or your boyfriend or your family, do it for yourself. You are going to have to be independent and being yourself is the only way you can really achieve happiness.

Finding the right college is a very hard decision. To find the right college you must first determine what is important to you, for example, do you want a big college or a small college. How much emphasize do you want on the academic perspective. Then a college visit is VERY important, this will tell you what the current student population is really like. My advice is always know what you want and take a college visit to see if that college matches what you want. To make the most of the college experience, find what you are interested in and surround yourself with those kinds of people. If you do not know, make sure you put yourself out there and explore. Join clubs, talk to faculty, work with peers to speecialize in something and find people who can help you out with any decision. Lastly ENJOY the best years of your life.

When choosing a college, I think visiting the campus and staying a night or two really gives a good idea of what the campus life is like. I went to a different college my freshman year and ended up transferring because I went without really experiencing what the school was all about before making my choice. In addition, by getting involved in completely different activities or classes, you can really find out what you are interested in and who you will fit in with on campus. The only way you can make the most out of your college experience is by creating your own experiences, and that can only happen if you get involved.

The college experience is what you make of it. You can be successful, no matter which school it is you choose, but be sure to put a lot of thought and effort into the decision-making process. There are a lot of great colleges out there that will offer you an unbelieveable amount of opportunities. You have in front of you the chance of a lifetime. Make sure to choose a school that will offer you the most, and once you are there take advantage of everything that you can.

It's important to realize that what you feel now isn't necessarily what you're going to feel in 4 years from now. Think about your interests; think about what is important to you. The college experience is very important in terms of development; you'll challenge your beliefs and either change them or strengthen them. You'll learn to share, and to interact. In choosing a school, realize that the program you decide to follow will impact you for the rest of your life. With this in mind, find somewhere that will make you happy, and has the type of atmosphere that you can thrive in. Don't let you parents make this decision; you must make this decision. It's about your life, and you know most the environment in which you will succeed.

Start looking early do not wait until you get towards the end of your high school years. Apply to as many colleges as possible. Do not take your time with appling for grants and scholarships and apply for as many as possible to. Also apply for FASFA. Try your best to pick some were that fits you. You are spending lots of money to go to school and you will be there for some years so make the best of it. Most people I know that went to college said that those were the best years of their lives.

Visit. and know that it is alright not to like a college. You will never know what you like or don't like until you get your feet wet. And it is alright to change your mind

First, think about what field you want to go into and what YOU want out of college. Then, look at the stats to see which college is best in the field of your dreams! Don't just look @ this, also look at the other things they are excellent, be sure that if you decide to change majors, they will still be able to accomodate you. Research your schools to see which one you think best suits you. After conducting research, visit the university on a guided tour. If you leave feeling ok or bad about that school, it is not right for you. If you leave feeling filled with information and extremely excited, chances are this is the right school for you!!! To make the best out of your college experience, I would highly recommend sitting in the front of classes, answer lots of questions and ask lots of questions. Also, every college student needs to make some really great friends. Start these two things your first quarter and you will be set!

Try to focus on your future and exactly where you want to go in life. Don't allow yourselff to be too distracted by the idea that college is just another fase of life. College is the time when you become the adult that you will be when you graduate! Stay focused on your goals, and don't forget to spend time with your family when possible.

In searching for a college I would advise parents and students to really think about what they want to get out of it. Do they want a big school with unending options for extracurriculars and events to attend? Or is the availability of professors more important? There are a lot of questiosn that you have to ask, and once you've figured out what you want, talk to current students to get a good feel for what the college is like. And once you're there, make the most of it. Put your school work first, but don't let that become your whole life. Have one night a week reserved for fun, and don't let your hobbies fall to the wayside. College is all about balance, and you can find a way to succeed academically without losing track of your friends and your interests.

Make sure to check ALL of your options, and make at least one back-up plan for your future plans. Be flexible and get involved on campus, even if it's not something that will look great on your resume or get you connections- sometimes it's those interesting things that make you stand out anyway. There's no way to know exactl what you want going to college from high school, but you can do the best you can to sample it. Sleep overnight if you can- most schools have some sort of program where you can shadow a student for a day, and nothing can help you more than that. Do it more than once if you can with different students, it's the closest you can get to feeling what real campus life would be like as a student there. For parents, be open and understanding. Talk with your sons and daughters about what they want. Of course guide them, but let the ultimate choice be up to them. Happier students make better students.

I feel that it is very important to visit the college to get a feel for the campus and the student poplulation. Evaluate course/degree offerings to insure your area of interest is available or if undecided, evaluate career options to determine if there are broad academic options. I also think it is beneficial to shadow a student for a day to get a good feel for classes. A thorough evaluation of college cost should be determined to insure adequate funds for a 4 year degreee program. It's important to evaluate the distance from home and the size of the university including the size of the surrounding city. Participation in extra curricular activities has introduced me to many students. Living in a dorm has also taught me responsibility and I'm sure I've built lasting friendships.

Look for all the scholarships you can. College is very expensive when your parents cannot give you money for you education. It is better to do it yourself, it gives you pride in yourself, but difficult to make ends meet. I wish I would have looked for more in scholarships.

Make sure you are really ready to go to college and take it seriously. Also, make sure it makes financial sense!

I would tell anyone looking for a college to do three big things to make their decision well educated: 1. Go visit ALL colleges you might want to attend (personally I would attend a large, medium, and small college to compare what the can offer). 2. Research-talk to people that you or someone else might know that goes there, look at their websites, and talk to their admissions advisors. They will give you first hand accounts, not just the book answers. 3. After taking it all in, listen to yourself. Parents, coaches, and friends will have many opinions, but they are not the ones that will be in college for 4+ years, so really decide where YOU want to go.