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I would definitely make sure you will be able to finance the school you choose for 4 years.

College is a very important time for students, both socially and academically. It is a time to make friends and connections that you will have for the rest of your life! College is a time to prepare yourself for your future career, and to make yourself stand out to future employers. Therefore, choosing the college that is right for you can seem like a daunting task. Just remember, the "right fit" for you is a combination of the school you choose and the opportunities that you seize while at school.

Make sure the degree you are seeking has really good programs and be ready to make difficult choices about leaving friends nd family.

To students i would say, "come into the school undecided and research whats out there instead of just going in to college based on info. from teachers and parents who havent experienced college for some time." To parents i would say, "relax the college experience is becoming more and more a right of passage of the newer generation. If you've raised them right then you have nothing to worry about. Let them make thier own mistakes, thats the best way to learn. If your child gets into trouble again dont over-react just think this has already happened now what can we do to fix it."

The most important thing you can do is learn everything you can. Understand how financial aid works, investigate classes, talk to advisors, and visit the campus. Know what you definitely want and definitely don't and look into that. Speaking to upperclassmen in your intended major and out of it can help point you in the right direction as far as specialties, getting into and out of good and unneccessary classes respectively, and finding out about what activities, programs, and student organizations the campus has to offer are nearly as important. Investigate health programs, housing, food, transportation, and jobs along with everything academic.

An education is worth so much theses days. Choosing a school is an important decision one should not take lightly. You shouldn't go to a school just because you like the sports team or your dad went there. You have to visit and see if you like the atmosphere. Once you begin school, the most important thing to do is STUDY! If you are living away from home, all the new freedom may get to your head. Develop your time management skills quickly. Work on schoolwork and then you can go out and have fun. When socializing, step out of your comfort zone. Meet some international students, see a play, or attend a guest lecture. This should be an exciting time in your life, so make the most of it!

In finding the right college a student must decide which college/university fits them. Not their parents' dreams or following friends. If a student does not choose to live out their own dream at the college or university of their choice they can often times end up miserable or dropping out. Parents should be accepting to their students choice in college and support them no matter what they decide to do. To make the most out of a college experience a student must be willing to jump in with both feet and just try something new.

I would tell parents that the most important factor to consider in helping your child decided which school/university to attend is that the decision should primarily be made by that child. Allow that child to make the decision on their own based on factors that positively affect the child. I would tell students that this decision can and will affect the rest of your life. Choose wisely and make sure that the school/university that you choose is one that suits you as a whole person, not one that is full of your high school friends, or one that your parents strongly push you to attend. I would tell both parents and students to work together at finding the right place to further your academic,social, physical, and emotional knowledge.

I think that a big factor in finding the college for you is taking time to truly think about who you are and what you want to be. Take time to think about if you like knowing everyone in your classes or if you prefer a larger population of students. At the same time you have to think about what you want for your future and what school you believe is most likely to lead you to that future. I beleive that is the most important thing to think about when deciding on what college is right for you. College is about preparing for your future and discovering who you are and although the size of your school is important to how comfortable you feel in the end the size of the college will not be what you remember. You will remember the people you met and the lessons you learned.

Visit each school you applied and choose best school that you would like it

Parents and students need to keep their options open and not limit themselves to looking into a only a few select schools but to research any possible school and all it has to offer before setting their mind to one particular school. Knowing some of things that you are looking for in a school is key and then researching and asking questions about the universities and colleges that fit those things.

Find a school that fits you best, and makes you the most comfortable to learn what it takes to become successful in life.

Decide on your college based on what you want, not what your parents want for you. Ultimately, this is your life and you need to be happy with where you are going to school and where you are going in life.

My advice would be to examine your options completely. Visit the schools you are planning to attend to make sure you are most comfortable in the environment you plan to live in for the next four years. Make sure that you plan to go to that school not only for academic reasons but also for the social aspect of going to college. I believe that if you are not happy with the college you are attending it is hard to focus on school since you are thinking of going home or being somewhere else instead.

It is important that parents and students choose a college based on where they fill comfortable and where they feel like they fit in. I know too many people that choose colleges based solely on financial purposes and they are not fully happy with their choice. Money is a very important factor, but it should never be the sole factor in choosing a college. I choose Purdue University because it had a program that I really liked and fit perfectly with what I wanted from my college education, there are a ton of extra curricular activities to get involved in, and it was quite a ways from home, so I could experience something new and different. Make sure you choose your college based on what feels right and not only what your wallet likes. You don't want to miss out on a great experience just because you didn't want to spend a little more or look a little harder for financial aid. If you choose the right college for you, everything else will just fall into place.

The most important thing is to make sure your vision matches the school's vision. If you're a career focused person, you should find a career focused college. Always visit the campus beforehand. It is where you'll live for at least year. It's good to get a feel of what's there and what the people are like. College has diverse students. This allows you to experience things from around the country and the world that you wouldn't have if you chose not to go to school. So get into as many extra-curriculars as possible.

Dont let money be a factor. Financial aid is availible! Plus, college is only a small part of your life so make the most of it!

Yes, college anywhere can be expensive, but at the same time it is important to find somewhere where both the student and parents feel comfortable with. However, no matter where you attend college it is what you make of your experiences there than anything else. In order to get a fulfilling experience and education from the college you are attending you have to put in to it what you expect to get out. If you just slack off and do nothing then yes, it will not be worth your time so you might as well just stay home and save money. College can seem overwhelming at first, but it is important to get involved right from the beginning. This way you can make new friends, learn the ropes, and enjoy the overall experience that the college has to offer. It is also important to be open to new situations and experiences. You will meet a variety of people with new viewpoints and stories to tell. You can learn so much from anyone if you just give them a chance. In the end, just enjoy it and have fun.

I would tell parents and students looking into choosing a college that it IS a big decision and it should not be rushed. I honestly believe that students will perform the best academically where they feel the most comfortable. If a student is not comfortable on an individual school's campus/environment, then they are less likely to perform up to the school's academic standards. One of the best ways to make the most of your college experience is to get INVOLVED!! Whether it be in sports or clubs, or anything else, a student who is involved in extra-curricular activities is more like to make new friends and will enjoy their college experience even more!

Don't let anyone but yourself make the decision about where you want to go to school. You have to feel comfortable on the campus and look at the activities the school offers to know if you will fit in or be able to find things with which you can be involved. Look around at several colleges so you can get the feel for different campuses. College is supposed to be fun so enjoy it, but don't forget about the real reason that you are there. You are paying a lot of money for your education and you don't want to mess it up. This is the time in your life where you will have the least responsibility. Use it wisely!