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I knew exactly that Ohio University was the perfect fit for me from the moment I stepped on to the campus and after the tour. I fell in love and the campus is absolutely beautiful. It was the perfect size, and I was able to visti for a weekend. I ate at the dining hall, met with faculty and staff, and attended a few classes. So my advice is that parents and students attend each college for a few days to really understand what the campus is like. Also pick a college that has a lot of major and career options because people transfer out of small colleges because they do not have the right program. To make the most out of one's college experience, I would be positive and actively participate in class and clubs. One should approach each professor the first day of class and sit up front every day. No matter how big my classes have been, I can always talk to my professors. Make friends and commit yourself to one or two clubs, especially Hall Council. Overall, just be positive, outgoing, and have fun.

Visit the campus, talk with alumni, talk with your parents. Study first-play later.

It is important for parents to give plenty of support to their child during the college picking process and throughout their college career. I encourage both the student and parents to have a mapped out plan before choosing and entering college. This will help to ensure getting the classes required for the major of the students choice and not taking classes that are useless which colleges tend to assign. For the student it is important to be aware that you will encounter several distractions and how you choose to handle such situations can make or break your college experience. Parents and students both need to understand their own personal budget for most depression among students deals with a shortage of money during the school year. Students should ALWAYS apply for financial aid as early as possible and fill out as many scholarship applications as possible. You would be amazed what you can receive a scholarship for. And again for students, staying focused and keeping a positive attitude can keep you on the right track throughout the college years.

Success is a goal that about every person strives to accomplish at some point in their life. What was once attained by having slightly more than a high school diploma, is much harder and demanding in today's society. A college education is the "high school diploma" for success. Choosing a location for this education must be considered according to the student's best interest. Every person is different and has their own plan for the future, which is why every college location is diverse to suite a future student's needs. Knowing that college is one huge expense, finding the right college to attend is only part assurance that the expense will not go waste. Once in college, taking advantage of the vast resources available is an option not one student should disregard. Becoming involved within the school is almost as important as maintaining satisfactory grades. Building social networks, making friends, and most importantly building character will come out of college by becoming involved. College life does require much effort, but can spare time for social events and building lifetime friendships. Now is the time to build your foundation for future success, so go take the college advantage!

I would tell the student to visit and apply to as many colleges as possible and have a number of schools to decide and pick from and then the student should pick the one which they feel most comfortable with. The college should provide everything you are looking for, from the campus environment, activities and any and all subject areas you are interested in. There should also be a well stocked library, a suitable gym and other facilities students would need. The price, and avaliablility to scholarships is also important to consider, but if the student really wants to go to a particular school then there will always be ways to fund it. The student and parents should also consider the location of the college - how close or far will the student be from home and how the student will handle that , and the safetly of the area the college is in.

If you try you can fit in and have a fantastic college experience no matter where you go.

I would suggest that before you begin searching you stop, breath, and think. By the time you finish high school you should have reached a maturity level that will tell you if you're ready to begin the search for a college. Some of my friends from high school skipped the application altogether - they knew their family didn't have the money, they didn't have the drive to push for scholarships, and their intellectual capabilities probably weren't up to the task if those two routes weren't available. It's a guessing game trying to figure out if your ready. But when you think you are - follow your heart and pick an interest. It does not have to be what you stick with, but don't go looking for the school with the best undecided program. You can still have an interest in other majors while pursuing a specific one. And don't come into college with the idea that you'll figure out what you want to do with your life before you have to pick a major. I promise you. You won't. And if you force it, you'll eventually be unhappy with your choice.

Be patient. Try to have a plan prior to choosing a school. A lot of schools fail to tell you that its almost impossible to get a degree in just 4 years. So by having a thought out plan prior to enrolling in school will help to ensure you get your college career completed on time. Know your own strengths and weaknesses because students will encounter several distractions on campus and should know how to stay away from them and not lose sight of their acedemic goals. Things will hit a low spot but it is important to give things time to work themselves out, so don't give up too quick. You are at school to learn so be sure to give yourself the best opportunity to do so. For parents, be as supportive as possible. Transitioning from high school to college can be overwhelming to most students. Give plenty of support and help with the financial aid process for it can be long and confusing. Filling out financial aid forms at the earliest date is always the best option. Financial aid will eventually run out so be early to ensure you get the money you need.

Parents and students (mostly parents) tend to focus on the wrong two things when choosing a 4 year college. My parents and I both made this same mistake which was how much is this going to cost, and what is the academic rank of this school. These are the wrong things to focus on. You should ALWAYS make sure that you visit the school and make sure you feel like this school is you. I visited many schools that i got into and were better which my parents pushed but I didn't feel at home there. Then i found MY school. Ohio Univeristy. I felt at home as soon as i got there move in day my freshman year. That is the first thing I reccomend and the second is once move in day happens you meet the people in your dorm. As long as you feel at home in your school and meet and talk to new people you will always look back at college as some of the best years in your life.

Get involved in a campus/community activity. Don't stress out about classes. Just do your work and you will graduate just fine.

Do what you want.

I would tell students to actually go and visit the college and do more than the tour in order to understand what the college environment is like. Visit as many schools as you can, and take a look at all types of schools because you dont really know what you want till you see it. It is hard to tell what the students are like and what they like to do in their free time just by taking a 40 minute tour. Also I would invest time to see what majors schools have available because sometimes you will find something that interests you that you didnt even know exsisted. Don't just go where your friends go and try to branch out and make new friends especially in that first week because that is when everyone else is looking for friends too. Be yourself but don't be afraid to try new things because afterall, college is a new experience and should help you broaden the way you see and experience things. Have fun and study hard but be sure to balance everything in a way that is right for you and not neccesarily what your friends feel is right.

I WOULD ADVISE PARENTS THAT THEY SHOULD HELP THEIR KIDS FIND THE RIGHT ""FIT" BETWEEN THEM AND THE SCHOOL. thIS INCLUDES THE SIZE OF THE STUDENT BODY, THE SETTING, URBAN, RURAL, ETC., AND THE PROGRAMS OFFERED. tHE DISTANCE FROM HOME CAN BE AN IMPORTANT FACTOR AS WELL AS THE DIVERSITY OF THE STUDENT BODY.

First off, good luck! I know the task of finding the college you want to go to seems daunting, but believe me, it will be worth it when you find the right college. When I was searching for colleges, I immediately established what I wanted. How big of a school did I want to go to? How far away? Does this school offer a major I want to pursue? But, most importantly, will I be able to afford this school? I am the oldest of four children, so I had be aware of how much college would cost my family, how many loans I would be able to take out AND then pay off by myself later AND where to find scholarships. The best advice I can give about finding the right college is to look at it from a finanical standpoint. Although NYU may be your perfect dream school, four years later when you are $150,000 dollars in debt, you may be wishing that you picked a school that you were able to afford. Once you find the right college, enjoy yourself. These will be the best four years of your life.

Give yourself plenty of time to check out your options, at least a full year. Visit as many of your options as possible, and ask questions (like the ones in this survey) of the students walking around campus. Don't plan on drinking, even if you do in high school. Plan on making your college choice your new home (if you move on campus), because that's what it will become. Plan on finishing school, even if you don't know what you want to do afterwards yet. And plan on being positive about it no matter what; college isn't for everyone, and that's okay.

Parents, help from a distance. Students, find what suits you but listen to what your parents have to say (they're usually right.) When you go to college, don't go because your friends are going, go to expand your horizons. Pick the school best suited to the feild you want to enter. If it turns out that you don't like the school, there is no rule that says you can't transfer. Basically, your time is what you make it. Make it worth your time, and work hard so it's as inexpensive as possible to your parents. That doesn't mean pick a cheap college you don't really want to go to. It just means, work hard so that you're not wasting time and money being there. Good luck, and make where ever you choose your own.

You will know the right college when you visit it. Don't let money be an issue! Student loans are not the enemy! When you get to college just make your motto to work hard and play hard.

Make sure you really look into the college you want to attend and that it is really the college for you. Pick a school that is really going to focus well on the area of study that you plan on entering. I think the campus should really match up well with the type of person you are.

Try to find a good balance between your studies and your social life. if you put too much weight on one or the other, you will find that you are missing out on the full college experience.

I would tell parents and student to take their time in deciding which campus is right for them. It won't be apparent right away which college offers the best atmosphere and setting for a recent high school graduate, and it's important to be patient when making such a major decision. I would also emphasize the importance of visiting many different campuses during the selection process to experience what each university has to offer. Choosing the right college is not something that should be taken lightly, but it can be fun and exciting if you let it be. I emphasize new experiences when making the most of your college experience. It's fun to step out of your comfort zone and see what your univeristy has to offer you, especially if it's something you've never tried before. Try something you never thought you'd be interested in and keep an open mind. You may be surprised what you learn about yourself. Also, broaden your exsisting interests. For example, if you love dance ballet and tap, take a class in hip-hop . Again, you'll learn new things about yourself and your interests.