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definitely go on college visits and stay the night at the university in question. This allows you to get a better idea of what its relly like to go there.

Be sure that the prospective student knows that this school will be enjoyable if they decide to change their major. Make sure the campus is visited more than once to get multiple perspectives regarding campus life. Also, possibly sit in on a class or two if possible to view what it would be like on a typical day to attend that college. During the college experience, making the most if it may be difficult. However, this can be further achieved by growing in a community of friends and just balancing a social life and academic life.

Listen to the child...reputation is based on some guy who goes to the college, not from the students...

Find the college that fits the best both academically and socially. During the week, its important to work hard in the classroom, but leave time open for other activities. Its hard for some students who have lived in a rural area to live on a large campus and vice versa. For most students, they plan to stay for the entire four years at the same college, so its important to choose the right one. It's also important to try to have at least one friend who you know well before you move on campus so you have somebody else to help with the process. You also might want to stay on campus for the first year to meet new people and make friends. Although the dorms can be overcrowded or a roommate be hard to deal with, in the end its a enjoyable experience and is a helpful way to adjust to a new environment. However, the most important part is stay focused in class and have fun outside of class.

My advice to parents and/or students trying to find the right school, is to focus on the career goals of the student. First, explore the occupations that are most interesting to the student, and look into the opportunities that various colleges or universities have to offer. In addition, research the financial aid options available to the student from each school of interest. This will help to narrow down the decision making process and ensure that the student will be moving toward their ultimate career goals throughout their college experience. After selecting a school, it is important for the student to make the most of their experience. One way to do this is to establish relationships with a diverse network of students, staff and community members through on-campus jobs and local volunteer groups. I would also suggest becoming involved in extra-curricular activities such as intramural sports and clubs of interest. Most of all, it is important for students to choose a school that will best prepare him/her for a successful career in their profession. The student?s college experience will depend on the relationships they establish, and the memories they make, which will last throughout their lifetime!

Every student should apply to the universities that interest them most. Often one or more of your chosen colleges won't accept you, so you want to make sure you have a backup. Also, when you do decide which college to go to, financial aid shouldn't be your biggest deciding factor. Just because one school is offering more money than another does not mean that it is the best school for you. And another point to remember: transfering schools or changing your major does not make you a failure. Most college students have no idea what they want to do with their lives when they enter college. Often, this doesn't change until the junior or senior year.

Live your life the way you it to be. College is the time to discover what you like and don't like and sitting back is not the way to discover that. Study, learn, and go out during your free time. This experience will never be here again and if you don't fly your kite the right way, it will crash and break and you will not have it to fly again.

- make sure that a freshman knows what kinds of classes they are getting into - make sure you don't skip classes! (this is vital) - take college seriously

Go on college visits to the campuses that interest you most, and even to a few that you are not so sure about. Also, maintain great work habits and grades before college and try to leave bad habits behind. The sooner you get the required work done, the sooner and more free time you will have afterwards. It is certainly less stressful that way. Anyone can go to college regardless of their situation. Make sure you start saving money before high school and plan ahead. Maintaining a job in high school that is near the college you are attending (if possible) is a great financial source because normally the employer will work around your school schedule, and you will establish ethics and discipline that will help you with school. Last, stay involved. You tend to be more focused and motivated when active in school activities and your community. School activities are a great way to meet people that are going through the same things and can easily relate to your situation. Activities offered at your school are usually convenient time wise as they do not want to interfere with your studies and outside life but still keep you involved.

Find a college whose size meets your needs and get involved in any way that you can in your school. This will give you an experience of a lifetime and help you to figure out what your strengths and weaknesses are. Try to decide on a major early in your college experience so that you do not take up time with classes that are not necessary to take for your major. Get paperwork in and scholarship applications in early and fill out as many as you can for every school you apply to even if you think there is no way you will end up going there. Talk to the people in the financial aid office and advisors to see if there are any other scholarships thath you may qualify for.