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Regarding finding the right college, I suggest paying close attention to the surroundings on a college visit-not just the financial and academic information. Do the students there look overly stressed or worried? Do the professors look professional and organized? What is there to do around campus--this includes shopping, eating, banking, and entertainment venues. What sort of buildings are located near campus? Do they look safe? Can you really imagine yourself spending four years of your life in the environment around you? After you've made your decision, to make the most out of your experience I believe you should attend any orientation or get-together the college organizes. Don't hang out with only your roommate; the first couple weeks of school are about getting to know everyone. When classes start, participate, even if no one else is. When you need an extension or extra help, professors will be moer likely to give it to you if they can put a face/voice to your name. Don't let go of your moral standards. Even if that is difficult, you will end up feeling better about yourelf and you will be respected.

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i would say to make a list of what the studnt is and is not looking for and make sure they pick the school that best fits there needs. i also reccomend that the student nd parent visit the school before they decide to attend. not all colleges look exactly lik they do on their brochures. also check out the program(s) the student wants to get into and see how popular it is, and decide what they like or dont like about it. i weould alos reccomend that the student check out the finicial aid offerd and also the graduation and return rate of fromer students.

I would advise parents/students to visit their college in mind and make sure they feel 100{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} comfortable on the grounds. I would also advise that they thoroughly get informed on the schools program and job placements and what additional ways they can get financial aid, if it is needed. If it is possible I would maybe speak to a teacher or two that the student will be seeing in the future to get a feel for what the classroom is like and whether or not the student feels they can really learn from this person and are willing to learn at the institution. Lastly, I would advise the student to take a look at the current student body and make sure they feel comfortable and accepted by them. All the previous factors are extremely important when deciding and college, but being comfortable with and enjoying your time there are just as important. Make the best of your years; stay involved!

Parents, because I'm a parent the best advice that I can give you is, partner with your child and plan. I am a single mother of two who dropped out of college to take care of my two children, because I had no family support. Now that my kids are a little older and I'm returning, never give up on success. It will never, ever give up on you. You have to be committed to the challenge, and faithful to the plan. I can only imagine how successful I could have been with a family support plan and a little faith. You can so it! Consider each other business partners. It's an investment on the rest of your lives. Have fun and enjoy it, ...it only happens once. Make the most of it..

I find that it was incredibly helpful to be able to see all of the schools that I was applying for. That way, I can figure more what would be a good fit. College isn't only the place you will be going to school, it will be your home, and it is important to feel comfortable living there. I also think that it's very important to try and meet with a current student from the school, because they will give you the truth...not what the president of the school would say, because of course he wants you to go there. Meet one on one with a student and find out everything...don't be afraid to pick their brain away. Other then tht, just don't feel ushed! It's an important decision, and you don't want to stress yourself out too much!

Go to the school do your research. Students stay an overnight, and maybe talk to someone you know who attends the school to show you around.

I would tell them to not let their child come home as often as they wanted. A lot of students go home frequently on the weekends and avoid making friends, and this is not good. I would recommend visiting a lot of schools, getting a lot of tours, and asking a lot of questions. Perhaps sitting in on a class or meeting with who their academic advisor will be ahead of time. I don't think parents should be too involved with the process, since their child is now an adult and needs to make their own decisions, and deal with the consequences of these decisions. College is a lot about growing up, and I think the students should deal with their own problems.

To Parents and Students: I would suggest finding a student who goes to the prospective school who is majoring in the incoming student's intended field of study. Ask them to be candid about what they think about the school. Also, definitely make sure you can afford it. Even if it's your child's first pick, don't tell them it is ok for them to attend if you know there is no way you will be able to afford all four or potentially five years. Be responsible. I also believe that it is important to let the student do it on their own. This is the time they need to grow up. If they mess up, let them. They need to learn from their mistakes. It wil only make them stronger. And one last bit of advice, Good Luck!

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