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Keep an open mind and don't exclude any college choices until you have done research and found out the facts.

Plan way ahead! My parents just kind of winged it, especially with the financial aid and loan crisis now plaguing our country makeing it so extremely difficult to get any kind of money! And go far away from your home state! It's so worth it! In my opinion it builds a person's character and really makes one self-reliant.

If you do not know what your major is going into college, pick a school with a variety of choices to major in! Also, for a school that bases when you pick your classes based on credits, try to take as many credit hours your freshman year.

To parents, I would say that getting an education is extremely important and necessary, and as such, it is paramount that parents help their kids get into college and help them get through college, no matter what their financial situation may be. I would suggest to students that they try not to limit themselves with friends and activities because college has so much to offer academically, culturally, and socially. College is a great time to explore new opportunities and on college campuses, many activities can be free or relatively inexpensive. I would also tell students that they do not have to go to college for the sole purpose of finding a job because thinking that way can put a huge amount of pressure on students and will not help them succeed or enjoy being in college.

The best advise is to do your research! Find out what school is going to fit best for you and your program of study. Look up school's websites and see what the atmosphere is like by looking at the demographics and the things to do around the area. Also do several campus visits. Take trips to see your three or four final schools. Visit them all and pay close attention to all of the details. Ask yourself, is this the type of school I want to go to?

My advice to students searching for the right college is to not stress over the process! If you find a couple of colleges that you feel good about and might be a fit; chances are any of them could work. I don't think there is any one college you are meant to go to, I think there are lot and it just depends what you make of your experience! You make the most of your college experience by trying new activities, making new friends, and getting involved in the things that interest you. While your studies are most important it's also important to realize that college is meant to make you grow as a person! For instance maybe you used to like painting but not enough to make a career out of it, keep it as a hobby because in college you can have a lot of those (many of which are free)! Join clubs and organizations; they are fun and they look great on grad school applications. College is new, scary, exciting, and it will definately put you out of your comfort zone sometimes. Best of all, it allows you to learn a lot about yourself.

let the student decide....but think smart as far as cost is concerned

To find the right college make sure you go to a school that is offering the major that you want to graduate with. A lot of people choose a school to party at or because of the sports and forget that the most important thing is that you graduate with a degree in what you want to do. To make the most out of your college experience get involved in some campus activities, not so much that you can not complete all your work but enough to have fun, remember your at collge for your education but you can also have fun.

When I was searching for the right college for me, I looked at all the wrong things. I searched for a college that people would be impressed if I attended and one that seemed "cooler" than the others. Needless to say, the first college I attended, didn't quite work out for me. I ended up transfering to the school I knew I should have picked first. I fit at this college like white on rice because it fit me. When looking at schools, it is important to choose a school for yourself, not anyone else. Evaluate what is really important to you, whether that is athletics, drama, or a specific field of study, and go from there. Your college experience is only as great as you make it. Once you decide on a college that fits you, dig in, deep. Find out what they offer through organizations and groups and get involved. Throw yourself into something you love or maybe something you have always wanted to try. College is a time to develop and grow as a person and the best way to do that is to learn as much as possible in any way possible.

Find a college/program that has a strong program for what you want to study and where you believe you would be able to succeed. From there, ask yourself if this is a place where you would be able to say, "I'm a proud alumni of..." There is nothing worse than working toward your degree at a place where you are not happy (with everything!), so do your research and put some major thought into where you want to go. Visit campus, talk to admissions, talk to students, read up on all the ratings books, all that good stuff and you'll find the right place for you that serves as a stepping stone of where you want to go upon graduation.

look for the college that has the same values and beliefs as you, don't necessarily go for the college that offers the most money because you might not be truly happy there. have fun and don't base your decision off your friends either, you will meet pleanty of caring and nice people at school that could turn out to be better friends than your high school friends.

When I first started looking at colleges I focused a great deal on where my friends from high school were applying. Then I really discovered what I wanted to do, be a journalism major, and realized that that meant I would be at a school without any of my high school friends. This was probably the best decision I could have made. I was in a way forced to meet new people and I met the best friends I will ever have. I balance work, school and play equally. Ofcourse college is about making the grade and learning for your future profession but you need to have fun in the process. My friends have taught me not to be sucha perfectionist and to take a break from trying to make sure everything is exactly how I want it to be. College is about having fun and truly is four years you will never in your life forget.

Get involved! It is importnt for parents and students alike to start looking into universities early. The erlier you start looking, the bettwer chances one has to find a university that best suites them. Go on campus visits, make a list of questions to ask the tour guides and school officals. Prioritize what things are the most important to you personally. You have to at the begining understand that you will potentialy be here for the next four years, the most important years of your life. parents, allow you child the flexibility and oppertunity to pick a school for themselves. I cant even begin to think about how many students only attend schools because their parents force them to. to have the best time at university students and parents must not only allow eachother flexibility they must cohesivly look for a good school with an open mind. You never know what school will take your breath away

Understanding what kind of college environment suits you best is important, as well as considering whether your prospective college has a strong department for your area of study. Other key choosing points involve tuition, diversity, transportation, grading, campus size, population and reputation. It?s important to keep an open mind in college and learn to hear both sides of each story told. College is often a transition period between dependence and adulthood so it?s important to face new responsibilities and learn from them. Students should have fun, but also remember why they came to college in the first place. Parties are great, but they are not what tuition pays for. You must learn to be able to balance school work with social activities, because much learning and growing comes from peer interactions. It is really important to check out all of the extracurricular activities offered in the beginning of the year and find out what fits you best. This is a great way to make new friends with similar interests. Being involved and learning how much you can do to help shape a community is extremely beneficial to growing into a successful adult.

First find a campus that fits your needs. If you want certain things than look for them. As a kid, do not have your parents tell you where to go, but find what feels right for you.

Make sure you know how the finicial aid and registration works and make sure you know someone who has been through this process and can help. Sometimes falculty assume that you have done this before or that you know everything about it. Chose a school that is appealing to you (as a student) and not just one for it's reputation or if all your friends are going there. It's better not to live with your best friend or someone you know. Meet new people and friends your freshman year, it will help out a lot!

Choose a school that you are comfortable at, but has a good and accomplished acadimic record.

The best advice I can give to parents and students about finding the right college are two things: 1. Pick a place that has a strong reputation for the career path you have chosen in regards to academic performance and alumni relations. and 2. Pick a place where you feel comfortable on the campus and can see yourself fit in with the people around. If you do this not only will you have a great time in school for the next 4-5 years, but you will be well prepared for the rest of your life when you leave.

It is really important to visit and research as many schools as possible when trying to figure out which school to attend. By picking the school that fits you best you fit in easily, have a great time, and know that you are getting the education you are paying for. The best way to start looking for a college is by talking to your guidence counselors and finding out which schools have the best programs for your major(s). After that I would pick at the minimum your top five by researching the college's websites. After this you should visit and tour at least three schools and find out which school fits you best. The best way to do this is by talking to people who go to the school and by looking around on campus and seeing if you feel like you belong there. Once you are at school you can't forget that education is your number one priority, but college is suppose to be fun, get involved in extra-curriculars, make new friends, maybe get a part-time job, and make sure you get everything you can out of your college experience.

Finding the right college is a very hard decision. I toured and had official visits to many colleges but it was when i visited one of my friends at Ohio university that really made my decision quite easy. Before you choose your school make sure you know what it is actually like during a school setting, not just in the summer. Also, i found out the hard way that you cannot simply think good grades will automaticay come by doing the same things as in high school. It took me two quarters of 2.3 and 2.4 gpa's to get my act together and put in the work necessary to succeed. Go out and have fun, but do not let it affect your long term goal of graduating with a degree.