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Make sure you find a school that fits your interests, not just academically. Explore the environment to see if it fits your personality (drinking, sports, etc.).

Visit as many cvollege as you can dont go into a school without ever being there and being surrounded by the people that make up the school.

Research, research, research. I did not do enough research about the colleges I was applying for. I got lucky and ended up at Penn State and loved it, but I still should have known more. I decided to apply to PSU on a limb and I'm glad I did because I wouldn't take back a minute of it. To get the most out of your college experience I say get involved, and get help when you need it. Those two things will help you pull through and be happy while doing it. Good luck!

Finding the right college is extremely stressful. I would suggest visiting as many colleges as one can. Another way to learn about colleges is to contact the school and get phone numbers or email addresses of the local heads of the alumni association. One can email them or talk to them about the specifics about the college and usually get pretty honest answers. One other way is to contact on campus groups such as the student government. I have found that if you contact them during the summer, they will be more than pleased to answer any questions one would have. Anyone going to college wants to make the most out of their experience. In my opinion, in order to make the most out of one's college experience, one must do as much as they can. Go to partys, study abroad, meet as many people as one can, join as many clubs as one can, and especially study hard. Studying hard would be the biggest thing for me. You will enjoy college so much more if you have good grades.

Finding the right college is not an easy task. I would advise students as well as parents to always visit the college before making any final decisions, you can't tell a lot about a school from brochures and pictures. I would also advise students and parents to come up with a financial plan. This plan should include how much the family would need to have available to assist the student. In order to make the best out of the college experience students and parents need to plan ahead. College is a difficult transition for both parties involved, parents and children alike, having additional worries like financial aid only makes things harder. Being prepaired, financially and emotionally, for college is definetly the first step toward having a successful experience.

When trying to pick the right college, the worst thing that you can do is to pick a school based on its reputation or how it looks on paper. What you really need to do is go around and visit your options- the right one will just feel different. Good luck!

Choosing the right college is one of the biggest decisions that a student has to make and it can be one of the most difficult one as well. There are so many things to consider about the school when deciding. The campus feel, the financial aid, the academic program of choice, the food, and many others. When it all boils down to it, I would tell the student to close their eyes and picture themselves at the college. See themselves walking to class, cheering for the football team, or attending social events. The college you choose will be your home away from home for the next four years, so choose wisely. In order to get the most out of the college experience, you have to get involved in as many organizations that you can handle and find your niche. Even on a large campus, you can find your group of people or your interests within groups or organizations that you can join. Take advantage of the resources and don't hide under a rock. Your college experience will only be as good as you make it, so enjoy yourself, but remember what you're there to get, a college degree.

The key to finding the right college and then succeeding while you are there is involvement. First find a school that has the activities and courses of study you are passionate about. once you are there you must makes these into your pathways for success. Tackle your course load with vigor, use the many resources a college offers to find out career options within your major. Your extracurricular activities are also critically important. Don't join every single you happen to come across. Pick two or three and give them everything you have to offer. Become an officer, offer ideas to improve the club and then implement them, actively recruit new members. College is a time to explore yourself and attempt to reach your potential. I caution you to not waste a minute of your college years sitting idle or observing. Go, learn, do, and succeed. If you take on a policy of action and always try to do your best you will truly make the most of your experience at whatever school you choose.

Make sure you visit all of your choices to truly see what each campus looks like; visit a small campus and a big campus to get a feel for what you feel more comfortable. Also many colleges have a program for prospective students where you can stay over night , take advatage of that so you can truly see if you can picture yourself going there. Other than that go with your instincts and you will make a good decision.

Go wherever the best program for your major is (that you are able to academically and financially obtain). I went to a VERY small high school and ended up at Penn State because it had one of the best programs in the country for me. I didn't think I would like it but because I'm mostly around people in the same major I seem to have alot in common. Sit in on some classes and talk to other students before making up your mind, though. This can give you a good idea of the students and teacher enthusiasm and work ethic.